Managers are in Distress!
Your managers are too critical to the success of your operation to let them stay in distress. What is on their plates today that makes this role so challenging?
The Power of a “Beginner’s Mind”
When entering a new situation, executives often times undervalue the impact that they can generate for the team. There is true power in being a 'newbie'. It requires letting go of how we may define the perceived value we bring to a team.
Gratitude a superpower? Really?
The more I read about gratitude, the more I realized this was a POWERFUL practice. Research has shown that when you build a gratitude habit, you can increase your mental and physical wellbeing.
How to set up a gratitude wall
Setting up your own gratitude wall can be as simple as claiming a space on an existing wall, or bulletin board, or even a door or window.
Thought starters for building a gratitude practice
If you are looking for ways to build your gratitude practice, here are some idea starters. Whether you are a writer, a reflector, or someone who likes to incorporate movement into your habits - read on.
The science of gratitude
Did you know that cortisol, one of our key stress hormones, typically takes 18 - 20 minutes to leave our brain? It can stay in our blood stream for 3 - 4 hours after it's been released.
Design Thinking with My Grad Students
One of my favorite Fall traditions is participating in our graduate program’s Foundations’ final class.
Grieving at Work
I’ve learned a lot about grieving and grief over these several months. I am posting here as one of my learnings was around what happens in/to your brain while grieving.
Discover Your Ikigai (Your Life’s Purpose)
Back when I had an office (pre-pandemic) - this IKIGAI Venn Diagram was the only graphic that had a permanent placement on my whiteboard.