Adam Markel Archives

Get Inspired with a Playlist of Leadership Podcasts on Spotify

Leaders lead. Obviously, right? But what is less obvious is how much weight that one word holds — Leadership. With responsibility for the success of your team and organization resting solely on your shoulders, it is difficult to find time for self-improvement. There are always matters requiring your immediate attention and individuals seeking your expert guidance. Doing something for yourself may feel counterproductive, but building time into your busy schedule for learning, adapting and growing [...]

Building Mental Resilience: The Foundation of Well-Being

From our first breath to our first steps to our first inevitable bumps, bruises and scrapes, we are taught to protect our bodies. Most of us enter this world with the help of doctors and nurses as we get our first glimpse of the exciting, and somewhat terrifying, world we will spend the rest of our days living in. From that first hospital visit, we continue to return for preventative care. We endure being poked [...]

Don’t Get Trapped by Toxic Productivity: Break the Cycle for Success

My grandpa was a workaholic. And his family and community applauded him for it. They would say things like, “he is a great provider” or “he is working hard for his family”. And it was true. His workaholic ways allowed my grandmother to stay home and raise the kids, but his well-being paid the price. He spent his golden retirement years in poor health and living with regrets. Family and friends will intervene with an [...]

Take Care of Your Employees and Our Planet by Creating a Sustainable Work Environment

Isn’t it ironic? No, the irony isn’t “a traffic jam when you’re already late,” “a ‘No Smoking’ sign on your cigarette break” or “ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife.” Although these unforgettable lyrics from Alanis Morissette were on the right track, they’re not what I’m referring to. I’m referring to the irony of so many of us who drive hybrid cars, compost and recycle, avoid fast fashion, use solar panels and [...]

Revitalize Change Fatigue in the Workplace by Embracing and Accepting It

Depending on the circumstances, change can be either exhilarating or excruciating. During the autumn months, people travel from all around the world to witness the incredible changing colors of the leaves in Maine. The change from lush greens to vibrant reds and oranges is a sight to behold and one that is anticipated by many all year long. On the other hand, countless people remain employed at jobs they hate because the thought of a [...]