My Dad was a Presbyterian minister, so I learned at a very young age what the “sanctuary” was. It was the sacred part of the church building where we had services. It was not until many years later (slow learner), when I learned that “sanctuary” had a much broader definition. Many people think of “sanctuary” as a place of safety and protection. I think we all need a … [Read more...] about Finding Your Sanctuary
resilience
The Four Agreements
Every leader knows that nothing gets done in organizations without agreements. Teamwork is essentially a network of agreements. When people make powerful agreements with one another – and deliver on them – amazing things can happen in the world. This is probably why the book, The Four Agreements – by don Miguel Ruiz – has sold more than 10 million copies over the past … [Read more...] about The Four Agreements
Connecting with New Colleagues – Online
Creating an organizational culture of full engagement and nurturing a sense of community where people feel connected isn't easy — especially when we're working remotely. National polls indicate about 67% of employees in white-collar jobs reported working from home in 2021. A majority of those migrated into a virtual environment within their current organization where they had … [Read more...] about Connecting with New Colleagues – Online
Real Freedom at Work
How about “Life-Work” balance rather than “Work-Life” balance? The COVID pandemic and subsequent Great Resignation have been a wake-up call for a lot of people. A number of thought-leaders, including Adam Grant and Jen Fisher & Arianna Huffington, are suggesting we need to rethink our priorities. Adam Grant, in his article in The Wall Street Journal, suggests that … [Read more...] about Real Freedom at Work
Quick Self-Care Check-in
Without thinking about it too long, what is your answer to this question: On a scale from 1 – 10: “How well do you take care of yourself?” Or – if you want a more comprehensive assessment, here is a sixteen-question assessment on “Are You Heading For An Energy Crisis?” from the book, The Power of Full Engagement. You can learn more about the book’s ideas in this … [Read more...] about Quick Self-Care Check-in