As we explore the human aspect of work, let me remind you that today in the US, we “spring ahead”! Yes, it is that day of the year when an hour of our day goes “poof”! Happy Sunday! One Size Does Not Fit All Two years ago, we learned of a global pandemic. This pandemic […]
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Caring in the workplace. Caring in life. Caring takes on greater meaning after the past two years. This topic is near and dear to me. As a boss, one of our most important roles is to foster our employees. Consider how care enters into your workplace as a boss. If you are no longer working,
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Family Caregivers Month is here! November is the month where we take time to recognize and give praise and support to ALL people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, caring for a family member in need. As the holiday season is right around the corner, it is important that we show our appreciation for those
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In the workforce or at home, do you tend to “go solo” or work as a “team”? When thinking about communication, how often do you consider the inherent value of combining your thoughts with others to maximize your results? Let’s consider the power of synergy beginning with defining the word. Merriam Webster defines synergy +
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Teams – when you think of a team, what do you think of? Sports? Work? Health? If I were to ask you about your personal team, what would your response be? We’re going to focus on what you can concentrate on starting today to plan for and assess what you have in place for you
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It’s summertime! In North America we have longer and warmer days. Summer breaks are here and many enjoy time to refresh, recharge and enjoy life. It’s also a great time for learning something new! Do you have a summer reading list? A summer “to learn list”? I read an article from Harvard Business Review recently.
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Merriam-Webster defines delegation as: “1) the act of empowering to act for another (i.e. responsibilities) and 2) a group of persons chosen to represent others.” For the purposes of today’s blog, let’s dive into the first definition, “the act of empowering to act for another”! When you go about your daily life, do you have
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This time of year affords us an opportunity to reflect upon the year. What worked well this year? What tweaks may we make for next year? Are there areas of opportunity to explore next year? Year-end tips and tricks from the experts include specific areas of review. Here are a few areas you may wish
I’ve come from a retreat with Appreciation Financial’s Women of Wealth. We explored our purpose, our why and how together we can do much more together. It was a powerful week. Collaboration is a word I’ve embraced for decades. It aligns with synergy, partnership, teamwork and allows us to go beyond what is possible when
Rather than discussing health care from a traditional perspective, today I’d like to share a personal perspective. In my 30’s I was diagnosed with glaucoma. While I was living and working in Beijing, I felt “funny” and scheduled an appointment with an ophthalmologist in my hometown when I was back in the states for a
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