Overview: As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make a damn good drink with it. Here we share our recipe of learnings for what could be THE best lemonade you’ll ever make to sustain you in 2021. As far as years go, 2020 was a real lemon…which is why I decided that there…
Prior to COVID, the way in which we worked has long taken a toll on many. We need to admit the problems, take stock and reimagine a future that works for everyone. This article, which I wrote nearly 10 years ago, seems particularly relevant today. This article discusses why we, and the planet, need a…
OK. You’ve been working hard and you are already feeling the effects of the Christmas frenzy. A blow-out is long over due. Great. Just make sure you don’t make the office party the place where you finally let your hair down. That would just be unwise and career limiting. So muster up all of your…
In theory, Christmas is a time that simply spills over with joy and celebration. It’s a joyous holiday when you get together with friends and family, catch up, exchange gifts, and generally have a merry ol’ time. In reality though, it can be a time of great stress and unhappiness. There is so much to…
Zip. Run. Rush. Cram. Race. These are the words that describe many a person’s work day. If they are the main descriptors of your work day, you’re likely not giving your best. How could you? You’re too busy rushing. The only way to pump out that kick butt strategy is to have the time to…
Cool stuff. My mantra that the only thing lying in the way of you “having it all” is, well, you has just been given a boost by business expert, Cali Williams Yost. Her research mirrors my own experience in working with dozens of companies and hundreds of people around the globe. From Vancouver to Chicago…
Well, here you are back in the saddle. It’s been a great summer. You’ve had a super vacation, enjoyed many a succulent BBQ and raucous night out. You’ve rediscovered the joys of sleeping in and being unplugged. But now, here you are back at work and feeling guilty, a little heavier and somewhat slower thinking. …
Heads up workaholics. Having a social life just got more important. In fact, it could save your life, according to Co.Exist writer Ben Schiller. Burning the midnight oil at work and shunning play dates has the equivalent lifespan impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day…or being a raging alcoholic. So not only is an all…
If you’re like most busy professionals, you know what you need to do to take better care of yourself. But you just somehow keep putting it aside. Whether it be lack of time, energy or some other reason, making it to the gym or daily meditation just doesn’t seem to happen. Fortunately, your vacation is…
Ruts bite. We’ve all been there. They suck your energy and drain your creative juices. Deep ruts can rob you of optimism and sometimes, even hope. Chances are, are that if you’re in one you might not even know it. All of this makes for all the more reason for you to become fluent with…