This is the time of year when stress is running high while patience is running low—especially at work. So here’s a simple tip to help you get what you need from your team, peers, or even your boss without adding fuel to the fire. It’s basically the Occam’s Razor approach, named after the Franciscan friar … Read more
No doubt you’ve heard the African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Allow me to add, “And if you want to succeed, make sure others do as well.” It’s only lonely at the top if you’re up there all by yourself. And who wants … Read more
Yeah, I know. We’ve all said, “Hope is not a strategy” or “Hope is not a plan.” Yet, in the time of COVID-19, hope may be the best strategy we have. Let me explain. The notion that hope is the bedrock upon which all of work and life rest—the essential ingredient that gets us out … Read more
Every organization is unique so every organization’s back-to-work message needs to be uniquely tailored to fit the type of business, workplace culture, and COVID-19 considerations. I never thought going to the dentist could be exciting. But after 62 days barely leaving the house, getting my teeth cleaned was, well, a pleasure. The office manager set … Read more