Resilient Mindset
When Disruption Backfires: How to Come Out of this Crisis Stronger
In graduate school I studied the impact of chaotic conditions on performance. In many ways it reminds me of what we are going through today with this massive disruption and uncertainty. No one can plan for disruption; you have to be ready for what shows up. This requires a unique perspective. What I learned from…
Read MoreThe Resilient Leader Workplace Strategy Checklist
Resilience is your capacity - it is like a battery. Batteries need to be recharged every day! The following is a checklist to help you and your team stay focused and energized. 1. Make meetings technology free. Research shows that computers and cell phones, even when closed or face down, are distracting in a meeting.…
Read MoreActivate Your Resilience
Never before has resilience been so important. Do you remember Thomas Edison’s famous 10,000 “failures” when working on inventing the light bulb? He did not see these as failures rather they were “ways that didn’t work.” He had grit, optimism, energy and allowed his resilience to drive him to his ultimate success. Because of his…
Read MoreBreathe Deliberately When Stressed
Breathing is your number one defense against the stress reaction. When stressed, breathing changes to accommodate the flight or fight reaction; breath becomes more shallow and the acid build-up is not released. Practice the technique below and break away from the debilitating impact of the stress reaction. What Will You Gain From This Practice RESET Using…
Read MoreCoping in a Crisis [Video]
We are in unprecedented times. Life has been disrupted on all levels for everyone. The fear, anxiety, anger and isolation can be overwhelming. In this COMPLIMENTARY webinar, I want to open the conversation about how you are dealing with it and offer strategies you can use - in the moment - to reboot the anxiety,…
Read More5 Tips to Turn On Your Purpose (The Way to Living a Resilient Life)
Purpose is defined as “something created for a reason.” Living life on purpose can be a challenge in the age of distraction and constant busyness. As you read through this article, take the time to reflect on how your life is going. Living a life on purpose creates satisfaction and meaning even when you are…
Read More5 Tips to Stop Playing SuperHero at Work
Everyone is busy. Multi-tasking is the new normal and distracted is the typical state of mind. You probably have a ‘to do’ list with more items on it than you can achieve in the course of a day. Listen in on conversations; you will hear people complain about how much they have to do both at…
Read MoreAre You Type A? 5 Signs You Are.
Type A is short for the driven person who is usually in a rush, often coming across as aggressive and short tempered. Type A’s are ambitious, perfectionists, and in the process of getting the job done, do not think about how they come off to others. Results matter and people are secondary. There can be…
Read MoreIs Your Boss a Bully?
If you’ve ever been in a situation where your boss, supervisor or manager was bullying you, you are not alone. Statistics show that nearly one fifth of employees in the United Stated are a target of workplace bullying, and about 19% of employees witness these acts directly. How do you know if you’re being bullied,…
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