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THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
As a society we are always moving. Taking time to do nothing is critical to restoring your creativity, thought process and energy. That does not mean you have to do it in large chunks. It can happen while standing line waiting for your latte.
HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME
Writing a resume is overwhelming for everyone. Here are some things to consider as you sit down and try to summarize your life’s work on paper.
DID CURIOSITY REALLY KILL THE CAT OR WAS IT SOMETHING ELSE?
Curiosity is a key in building resilience. It is a corner stone of empathic and insightful leadership. It is not what killed the cat.
ANCHORING ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A COMMUNITY
Anchoring our celebrations on what it means to be a community is way of challenging the headwinds we are facing as a nation.
THE DECAY OF CORPORATE CULTURE
Virtual working is changing corporate cultures — some call it a decay. Is this necessarily a bad thing?
FINDING SPACE BETWEEN STIMULUS AND REACTION IS WHERE YOU CAN CREATE CHANGE
Victor Frankl’s quote on the power of the space between stimuli and reaction is an important reminder of how we can approach our own thoughts around bias.
HR: THE OTHER FRONT-HEROS?
HR professionals have been critical in the transition to remote work. In many organizations they have been front line heroes in dealing with the logistical and emotional challenges faction employees. How are they caring for themselves while caring for everyone else?
FIGHT THE WAVE OF FAMILIARITY IN COMMITTING TO NEW WAYS OF THINKING, WORKING AND LIVING
It is easy to go back to old habits as we transition out of lockdown. Is that in your best interest? How do you prevent the wave of familiarity from taking you where you don’t want to go?
HAS VIRTUAL WORKING LEAD TO ALWAYS WORKING?
Our move from physical to virtual workspaces removed the natural boundaries and rituals that defined our norms. A great benefit of virtual is you can be anywhere. The great detriment appears to be it means anytime and any way.
WHAT MICHAEL JORDAN CAN TEACH US ABOUT HAPPINESS
Michael Jordan learned that making his team better, rather than just thinking about his own performance was critical to meeting his long term goals. The same can me said for our own happiness. Doing things for others can offer longer term impact on our own happiness than doing things for ourselves.
WHAT IS ON YOUR PACKING LIST FOR LIFE AFTER QUARANTINE?
As you prepare to move out of quarantine reflecting on the things you have learned through this process is critical. It is easy to just go back to what was if we aren’t purposeful. What will you bring with you out of quarantine?
I Think it is Time for a Vacation...
Far off vacations aren’t possible right now. Taking a break from routine can be about mindset. How do you adopt a vacation mind set while staying home?
HOW SAYING THE F-BOMB COULD BE HELPING YOU COPE.
There is actually a scientific reason why increased stress can cause you to swear more. That would certainly explain the shift in my vocabulary since lock down.
JUGGLING WORK, HOME SCHOOL AND FAMILY IS A CHALLENGE
Juggling the demands of working from home, home schooling your kids and margin family life is stressful. Here are some ideas I have found that help make it manageable.