The last few months, I’ve been learning and researching articles about our collective drops in focus and attention. This research has been surprising and concerning – so much so, that it’s caused me to adjust a few things – both personally and professionally. My initial interest in this work arose from a conference I… Continue reading Focus & Attention
As you know, my sweet spot is the interplay of three key spaces: Boundaries, Balance, and Outcomes. I love this space. I think it’s because it is both challenging – and so very rewarding… There’s an inherent tension amidst these three worlds. Each of these items can be viewed and addressed independently, and yet, that’s… Continue reading Psychological Safety
In my 20s, I was told by multiple mentors never to “burn a bridge” at work. Even when you wanted to – even though it might be justified – and even when it would never be crossed again. Avoid burning them, at all cost. The inner me rebelled at this a bit. My ego has… Continue reading Building Bridges
We all get trapped and tripped up with communication. It happens. The question is – how often does it happen, and what can we do about it? The answer to that question is based on our own personal Self-Awareness and desire to build Communication Skills around it. Communication at work can be broken into a… Continue reading Find Your Work Voice – What’s Your Style?
The best teams I’ve been part of always had two traits: 1) the team members were highly connected with each other and 2) they were wildly open – due to the trust and goodwill deeply embedded in the team. Working on these teams was a gift. The work was fun, good humor abounded, and the… Continue reading Powerful Work Cultures: Connection, Creativity & Trust
Collectively, we have been through much the past few months. These past few weeks have been particularly heartbreaking, challenging, and difficult to witness. The causes and reflection of our collective pain is rising, especially pain experienced by people of color. I’ve been reflecting lately on trauma. Individual and collective. Mine. Hers. His. Ours. Anyone who… Continue reading Listening and Learning
