Is it even possible to live in a way that’s healthy, functional and fulfilling – at work and at home? To enjoy a win-win life? The answer is “yes.” One of the keys to thriving both at work and at home is establishing margin. It’s a simple word that’s packed with practical applications. It’s the space between events that gives us time to breathe, think and rest, if only for a … [Read more...]
Work Well: Mindful Moments to Promote Wellness at Work
Conscious Breathing It’s Monday morning. Perhaps you took some time out on Sunday to prepare and get yourself ready for the week, but you didn’t anticipate your child waking up, or your dog getting sick, or the beeping of the low battery smoke alarm. It’s Monday morning, and although you planned to have an easy start, life seems to be flooding and taking over. Perhaps you … [Read more...]
Get Traction: Enter the Danger
Great executive leadership teams are built on a foundation of vulnerability-based trust. They check their egos and politics at the door when they meet to discuss company issues. Because they individually have a mindset to fight for the greater good, collectively they hold each other accountable and call each other out when necessary. Sure, discussions can get heated, tempers … [Read more...]
Get Traction: 136 Issues
In business, we’re constantly bombarded with issues: company issues, department issues, and people issues. When you think about it, on average, we’re probably dealing with 136 issues every single day. In order to handle them quickly, most leaders and managers pick the easiest ones to do first, while ignoring the more complex or tougher ones. These leaders end up spending … [Read more...]
Get Traction: It’s Okay to Argue in Front of the Kids
Does it frustrate you when your colleagues are all nodding in agreement in a team meeting with the boss and you know some of them don't agree? Just yesterday, they dumped all kinds of drama and issues on you but swore you to secrecy. And yet, when the opportunity arises for them to be open and honest with the team, they’re quiet, they look away, or, worse yet, nod their head in … [Read more...]