At my son’s high school for neurodivergent teens, students are strongly encouraged to get a summer job or commit to a regular volunteer opportunity. Of course, part of the goal is learning responsibility: managing a schedule, showing up on time, and following through. But it’s also about getting uncomfortable, learning new skills, interacting with different […]
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as “a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” And if you’ve ever heard me speak or facilitate a training, I share openly that I have a big problem with this definition. Here’s why. We don’t live and work in silos. What happens at […]
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Summer is vacation season. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we all need time to step away. Not just to prevent burnout, but to do our best work. Taking time away from work has been shown to reduce stress, improve focus, boost creativity, and help us return with fresh perspective. Sometimes the […]
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One of the reasons leadership feels so complicated right now is that managers aren’t leading one workforce. They’re leading multiple generations, each shaped by different experiences and navigating different stressors. From Boomers to Gen Z, today’s workforce brings a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and needs. The good news? Supporting employee well-being doesn’t always require […]
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Most working parents can relate. The end of the school year arrives and suddenly the calendar explodes. Concerts. Drama performances. Awards ceremonies. Mother’s Day picnics. Field trips needing chaperones. Art shows. Field Day. Classroom celebrations. Now multiply that by four children, add a full-time job and a few community commitments, and I must admit…some days […]
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Most of us have our social media platform of choice. The one we turn to during those few minutes of downtime. A quick check of friends’ updates. A little recipe inspiration. Maybe local events, news, or outfit ideas. But most of us have also recognized that what starts as a harmless few minutes can quickly […]
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