By Barb Ward The chaos and intensity of the world around us can seem overwhelming. But, if you can make yourself stop for a minute, take a deep breath, and think of the things you're grateful for, you can settle your mind, change your perspective, and feel more in control. Practicing being grateful offers benefits […]
By Holly LeMaster This week I was invited to join a client in a retrospective storytelling circle. It was an honor and a privilege to be included with the members of a team who have been through some great trials and tribulations over the past three years (and what team hasn’t?). The intention of this […]
By Barb Ward According to a study in Harvard Business Review, people at high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, and 40% less burnout than people at low-trust companies. A March 2021 Gallup Panel survey […]
HERE AND NOW Reflecting on 2022 As we wind down the year, it's often a time of reflection and assessment. I was recently asked, “How was 2022 for you?” Stuck on the question initially, I found myself gently walking through the months: January and February, to September and October. In my experience, the past three […]
By Hannah Kaiser When we have too much on our plate and don’t get enough of a break from stress, we start to feel exhausted and disengaged with our work. This decrease in self-efficacy and satisfaction is what we feel when we are experiencing ‘burnout.’ Many of us think of overwork as the primary source […]
By Gail Gumminger Hmmm… that is a powerful question. I wanted to reserve my response until I had a chance to hear from other leaders. So, I asked to find out. Instead of just one question, I added a couple more, “What is your purpose?” and “How do you know?” followed by “Does your purpose […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA According to Oxford Languages, purpose is defined as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists” and strategy is defined as “a plan of action designed to achieve a major or overall aim.” One could reasonably conclude that the purpose of a strategy is […]
By Holly LeMaster We recently heard the news that Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, had given away his $3 billion-dollar stake in the successful outdoor clothing enterprise to a creatively-designed trust and nonprofit organization focused on combating climate change. Patagonia’s mission is: “We’re in business to save our home planet.” In a world where there’s […]
By Susan Davis Have you ever been asked why you do what you do? Some of us may jump at the chance to describe collaboration, connection or inspiration in our work, while others may feel backed into a corner. A question beginning with “why” may feel accusatory, curious, or philosophical. “What do you do?” is […]
