“Laura, we survived the jungle for a year. We’ve got this!” At least, I think that is what Glen said. I was too busy staring in bewilderment at the barren grocery store shelves. “Hey! I found something!” he said with more glee than a kid on a treasure hunt. “You found beans?” I bounced over to him. “Better! Canned sausage from Vienna.” I smiled at Glen, took the can from his hands, and said, “Forward progress … Read more
I love jumping into cold water. Well, wait. Let me back up. I love jumping into cold water with other people around. Why? Because after thirty seconds of acclimation, I get to chuckle as my friends negotiate the inner fortitude to get themselves to do the very thing they just watched me do. It’s a … Read more
Camille Francois, Chief Information Officer for Graphika and dis/misinformation disruptor, shared a hopeful observation in a recent discussion. “We don‘t often celebrate the fact that, yes, people are vulnerable to disinformation, but a lot of them are also actually quite good, including the younger generations.“ Though just one letter apart, understanding the contrasting motives behind dis- and misinformation will allow you to approach these forms of … Read more
We don’t have to live like Bill Murray anymore. Here is how. When life as we knew it was upended in March ’20, many of us felt an internal shift based on our shared experience. With nearly one third of adults reporting heightened stress and limited decision-making, chances are, you experienced your own version of … Read more
The Coronavirus pandemic has dominated, well, everything. But a not-so-small consequence is many employees being asked or forced to work from home. While a dream for so many, so many now realize how daunting this shift truly is. Generally, the prospect of working from home makes one think first about equipment, ergonomics, and freedom. Well, … Read more
“I have no special talents. I am only curious.” – Albert Einstein We all have our ideas about what it takes to be a great leader. For some, assertiveness is critical. For others, having a vision is non-negotiable. But there is one seed universal to everyone by which all virtues are born. It is also one you are using … Read more
Much of the discourse around the recent job loss, which has capped 40 million, revolves around the financial strain on individuals, and for obvious reasons. However, the implications can be far more damaging. In a culture that values career over all else, a job loss can mean a loss of self-worth. This presents an opportunity … Read more
“See the world as if for the first time; see it through the eyes of a child, and you will suddenly find that you are free.” –Deepak Chopra We’ve heard the age-old mantra, “Live every day like it’s your last.” On paper, it’s a fertile approach–one where you continuously embrace the present moment and passionately … Read more
Researchers at Harvard Business School estimated that job burnout accounts for up to $190 billion in health care spending each year, and work-related stress can lead to a number of serious problems, including type two diabetes, coronary heart disease, gastrointestinal issues, high cholesterol and even death for those under the age of 45. Being overworked and putting in … Read more
Are you or someone you know one of those people who gets annoyed with the Pollyannas (or Pollyandys)? Why should a force of optimism and positivity ever draw contempt? Maybe pessimism, stress, and fatigue are dominating your path — and holding you back from the life you want to lead. The good news is that … Read more