Photo by Devon MacKay on Unsplash I have a new job; a really important one, and it’s perfect for me … A few months ago, I accepted the part-time position of Executive Director of BCalm. I know this is a great next step for me, working with an...
Organizations around the world are observing workforces that are becoming increasingly burnt out, well into the second year of the pandemic. The acknowledgment and support of psychological health in the workplace remains as pressing as ever. What exactly is psychological well-being, and how do we...
“No matter how good you are at negativity, you’re also capable of positivity.” – Barbara Fredrickson I sometimes find myself finishing an online meeting with a group and thinking, ‘That felt almost normal,” which is a weird thought to have. But 20 months into the pandemic, it’s...
How many people do you know that completely disconnect from work over the summer… or ever? I receive countless bounce backs from people when they are out of the office and “have limited access to email,” and yet I still get a response back from them...
Do you want to build a healthier, more positive, and productive workplace? The concept of workplace health became very important to me in my twenties when I worked in a place that had 50% turnover of staff each year. Obviously, there were issues or people would...
Have you ever wondered whether you can improve your organization’s customer culture? I work with leaders to create more positive workplace cultures that attract and retain the right people – not just the right employees but the right customers. Wal-Mart Chairman Sam Walton nicely sums up one...
“Every choice you make leads you away from your vision or moves you toward it.” ~ Patti Digh Are you interested in cultivating a more positive workplace culture? Chances are that most leaders will answer “yes” to this, but achieving it is easier said than done. A new...
Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash. Have you taken any trips around a vicious cycle lately? Or down a downward spiral? You know, those times when one thing compounds on another, and before you know it, you’re feeling overwhelmed and in a state of languishing. This...
“Research shows that corporate purpose statements often do more harm than good because they are political exercises rather than words that people passionately believe in,” were the words of Dr. Robert Quinn when I interviewed him for “A Better Place To Work: Daily Practices That...
When I get a consulting request from a small business or team to work with them on their culture, it is often when they have reached the size of about 35 employees. Up until this point the business or group has been growing and there...