Wonder Woman To Nadella: Real Superwomen Don’t Sit Quietly
You’ve heard by now about Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s comments at a recent conference, in essence, that women should have faith that their bosses will give them the raises they deserve. It’s good...
View Article7 Things You Learn When You Lose Your Phone
At the outset of a hectic week of business travel I lost my cell phone (ok, truth be told I left it on the seat on my first flight). When I realized this, I had a decision to make: board my next flight...
View Article3 Strategies For Avoiding Holiday Burnout
Brace yourself. We’re in the final days of 2014, and a lot gets piled into this holiday crock pot: Events and parties, work obligations and family commitments, shopping and preparing. High expectations...
View ArticleMoments Of Resilience: How To Thrive In Challenging Times
As the saying goes, ‘If you give someone a hammer, everything is a nail.’ So here I go, honoring one of our most fun and useful year end traditions—the annual best of’s—with my all-star picks of...
View ArticleThe Real Reason You Are Stressed (And It’s Not Your Job)
Do you know anyone who is stressed? It’s not news that stress is a problem and we don’t need a lot of statistics to prove it. The latest annual “Stress in America” survey from the American...
View ArticleHow Successful People Stay Cool During Tough Conversations
A colleague of mine is fond of saying, “Work is easy; people are hard.” And it’s so true. The work itself would be a cakewalk if it weren’t for the minefield of politics, sensitivity, expectation, and...
View ArticleAre You Too Stressed To Work? You’re Not Alone
According to the World Health Organization, stress is “the health epidemic of the 21st century,” and the driver of many chronic diseases. While some amount of stress is essential for productive...
View Article5 Workplace Culture Trends You Can’t Ignore
Now that we’ve settled into the new year, it’s time to look ahead with purpose. What’s cutting-edge? What’s over? Here are several trends I see that point to a more balanced, holistic,...
View ArticleIs Your Job A Hazard To Your Health?
The next time someone tells you, “my job is killing me,” it may not just be a figure of speech. At a time when large employers now spend almost $900 per employee per year on wellness programs, one can...
View ArticleThe No. 1 Thing That Could Be More Important Than Your Health
I grew up in a household that emphasized: when you have your health, you have everything. Being healthy seemed the entry ticket to having a full, opportune life. Thank goodness much of the business...
View Article3 Signs Of True Leadership
I’ll never forget a conversation I had with a sales rep while running my first company many years ago. It was my job to motivate and inspire her to set, reach and hopefully shatter new sales goals. It...
View Article3 Ways To Lower Your Financial Stress
Whether or not we talk about money with our friends and family—and we probably don’t—we rarely touch on the subject at work. It’s embarrassing, even taboo, and it raises questions around self-worth and...
View ArticleStress Less And Be Happy: 5 Game-Changing Habits
Stress is the new smoking. Nobody wants to be stressed. It’s considered almost taboo, a bad habit that we need to break—because we now know how insidious stress can be. We realize that it’s harmful to...
View Article6 Reasons Women Still Aren’t Getting Paid What They Deserve
Women hold more executive and political positions than ever before. Heartening on the surface. But despite these gains, we’re still our own worst enemies when it comes to money. According to a recent...
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The Final Workplace Taboo: Mental Health — And Why It’s Time To Take It...
Shutterstock Last week, Walgreens Boots Alliance announced that it will expand its mental health services beyond simply filling prescriptions. Now, it will offer essential tools like screening and...
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5 Signs You Worry Too Much (And How To Stop)
Shutterstock For many of us, low-grade stress and worry rule the day. According to new research from Liberty Mutual, 38% of us worry daily. Worry and its sidekick emotion, anger, feed our stress...
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How To Not Worry (Or Think) About Work On Your Next Vacation
Shutterstock When we think about success, it’s easy to pinpoint traits like focus, tenacity, and hard work. But part of success is knowing when to unplug and recharge to revitalize both mind and body....
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Are You Stressed About Money? 3 Steps To Make A Change
Shutterstock You’re in a meeting, and a client offers feedback on a project. It’s generally positive, with a few logical criticisms. You agree to implement the changes—and then you retreat to your...
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Four Good Reasons To Take Your Sick Days
Shutterstock Last month, Hillary Clinton filmed a hilarious turn on the “Between Two Ferns” web series with Zach Galifinakis. She was on. She was witty. She was also suffering from pneumonia. Clinton...
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What You Didn’t Know: Leaders Are More Stressed Than Everyone Else
Shutterstock Those of us in leadership positions thrive on being strong role models and tireless workers. But we’re human, too—and many of us suffer from common mental health issues like depression....
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