Many of us are barely keeping our heads above water. It’s been easy to put ourselves and our needs on the back burner. We might feel desperate. Desperate for fulfilling connections Desperate for learning that helps us makes sense of this experience And desperate for some time to put ourselves first (or to even just […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Marsha Benedetti, Director for Talent Development at Colorado State University You can’t pour from an empty cup. There has likely never been a point in your lifetime where this statement has rung truer. As individuals, and as a nation we continue to battle, but we are tired. When […]
By Laurie Cure This week has brought me closer to the pain, suffering and exhaustion of those experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue. There is no doubt that 2020 marked a change in our world and the issue of burnout and compassion fatigue has elevated and expanded into our lives. If we didn’t feel it before, […]
By Kayla Cure In last week’s blog, we discussed the difference between burnout-the-buzzword and burnout as a syndrome and the importance of telling the difference between the two. If you missed the blog or wanted to refresh your memory, please follow this link. Earlier, we talked about how burnout affects an individual’s mental and physical […]
By Kayla Cure In a world of increasing stress and decreasing engagement, one word seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue: burnout. Over the past few years, burnout has become a common buzzword, and because of its overuse, it has lost some of its meaning. Many people use the term burnout to refer […]
By Barb Ward The pandemic has forced organizations and their leaders to rethink and reconsider their values more than ever before. Tough questions – and actions – have had to occur in order to simply survive. And, as we move through the after-effects and consider how “The Great Resignation,” (the term coined to describe vast […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Holly LeMaster We are almost two years into the covid-19 pandemic, and there is still no finish line in sight. Organizations and their people are in a constant state of flux. As the reality has begun to set in – that there actually will be no finish line […]
By Barb Ward You’re at a basketball game, your team has been winning the entire game. With 10 seconds to go, your team’s defense breaks down and allows a three-point shot that puts the opponent ahead by one point. Your coach calls a time out. He is visibly distressed, throws down his clipboard and begins […]
By Barb Ward Emotional regulation is key to managing and combatting toxic positivity. Being self-aware regarding your emotions and being able to identify the emotions of others, enables you to navigate the intricacies of difficult situations in both your personal and professional relationships. As a quick recap, toxic positivity occurs when you begin to believe […]
By Barb Ward If you’re like me, it’s impossible to look at social media and not feel just a little in awe (and if I’m honest, a bit envious) of all the exciting vacations, family events, and fun gatherings people are sharing. Even though I am more of a home body, and I am happy […]
