The Power of Creating Boundaries at Work

The Power of Creating Boundaries at Work

When I was growing up, my aunt was the go-to resource in our family. She welcomed us with open arms, sage advice and seemingly boundless patience. No matter how busy she was with her family and career, she always made time for anybody who needed her.  And I do mean anybody, which turned into everybody. Her intentional, empathetic and knowledgeable advice helped family, friends, neighbors and co-workers make major life and career decisions. Everybody who [...]
Building Unbreakable Resilience in Healthcare

Building Unbreakable Resilience in Healthcare

I have a friend who used to be a nurse. She was (and still is) empathetic, knowledgeable, committed, incredibly detail-oriented and caring — everything a patient could want or need in a healthcare professional. Her commitment was admirable, but over time it became clear that she was neglecting her own well-being. The endless hours and emotional strain took their toll, and she ultimately succumbed to burnout. Because she wasn’t proactive in mitigating the effects of [...]
Simplify Adulting with Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace

Simplify Adulting with Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace

Around age ten, I remember coming home from school on a Friday, tossing my backpack in the corner, kicking off my shoes and heading into the kitchen to grab a snack. A school and homework-free weekend filled with endless possibilities loomed ahead. As I plopped on the couch, apple in hand, envisioning bike rides and Blockbuster trips, I realized the house was eerily quiet. This prompted a parental search. Instead of the anticipated relaxation, I [...]
Blaze a Trail to Enhancing Employee Engagement

Blaze a Trail to Enhancing Employee Engagement

A few months ago, on a beautiful afternoon, I went hiking with friends. I was having a great time, breathing in the fresh air, feeling the sun's warmth on my face and a cool breeze at my back. As the leader of this particular hike, I kept one eye out for trail markers and one ear open to the lively conversation behind me as we made our way through the beautiful terrain.  Until my phone [...]
Learn to Embrace Change with a Successful Change Management Strategy

Learn to Embrace Change with a Successful Change Management Strategy

Some of my favorite childhood memories were from the times I spent browsing the massive movie selection at my local Blockbuster. I remember jumping in the car with my family on a Friday afternoon after school, looking forward to seeing if there would be any copies left of the newest release I had been (very impatiently) waiting for. Then, feeling relieved after managing to snag the last copy, my parents would let me grab an [...]