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

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 [...]
The Real Reason You Are Stressed Out

The Real Reason You Are Stressed Out

Why rest (aka brain breaks!) is at the foundation of being resilient and combating stress.  A recent Microsoft study of brain wave activity found something we all probably already knew, but seem to ignore - our brain needs a break! And not just a break, lots of them, regularly, to get back to a state of clarity, minimal stress, and relaxation. It’s what I regularly say in my resilience keynotes... the real enemy of high-performance [...]