Business is full of challenges and change—often out of our control. Throughout our careers, it’s likely most of us will face difficult endings. Whether it’s layoffs, acquisitions, or a company going under, we’ll have major events to cope with. When thinking about change, there isn’t a bigger, harder, or more certain change than death. Most […]
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Self-care is often misunderstood as pampering—something for unserious people. It’s not, it’s a critical part of maintaining quality of life and is something all professionals should be intentionally engaging in. Prioritizing our health and wellness gives us the energy we need to show up for those around us. It is an essential component of being […]
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Companies shouldn’t be looking at burnout and well-being as an individual issue, but as an organizational issue with real costs. When employees are burnt out or experiencing workplace dissatisfaction, a company will experience higher turnover, increased health spending, and loss of productivity. This costs companies money, time, and resources. But exactly how expensive is it? […]
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As a leader, you might find yourselves prioritizing your work before your personal well-being. While going above and beyond is necessary sometimes, it’s important that it doesn’t become your normal. We get it, you want to be perceived as a dedicated professional with a relentless work ethic. It’s great to be committed to your work, […]
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Communicating in an appropriate way at work is a no-brainer, but what does it mean to be appropriate? What one person thinks is appropriate can be vastly different from the next person. And what we find acceptable is informed by our culture, backgrounds, and lived experiences. So how do we ensure that we communicate in […]
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Communication is something we do every day and have done since the day we are born. We literally come into the world loudly communicating that we have arrived. It’s a part of what it means to be human, and in many ways is so fundamental that we don’t even think about it. Like breathing, it’s […]
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