Firmly ingrained in our culture is this expectation that we need to work ourselves to a point of exhaustion and burnout. The pressure is there both internally and externally to constantly prove our self-worth. The unconscious belief is that being busy all the time and...
I’ve been talking with a lot of workplace groups lately about this one leadership skill. It is the ability to overcome the negativity bias we all have, and thereby increase our positive emotion. Why? Because as the ratio of positive to negative emotions increases beyond 3:1,...
“The most important determinant of people’s work experience is the culture of the organization. People’s most immediate culture is their team.” Dr. Michael West, Europe’s leading expert on healthcare leadership Most people I talk to say their organization’s culture could use some work. Some might even use...
Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash Have you ever considered how mindfulness can impact your work culture? Do you think it’s possible to build a better culture through mindfulness? Well, read on because there is some fascinating research that shows how mindfulness can improve culture in...
The story of how McMan Central is strategically creating a thriving culture. Tucked away in Innisfail, Alberta there is a house finished neatly in a cream stucco and brown trim. This home has held many people, and witnessed extremes of happiness and sorrow within its walls....
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...
When the pandemic first began, I remember seeing all of these videos circulating where you could explore the Lourve, or walk down the cobblestone alleyways in Italy, or tour Britain’s medieval castles, all from the comfort of your couch! This was a novel escape while...
“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...
What are you doing to create the kind of culture where your employees can be resilient, healthy and rave about how great it is to work there? Below, I share a few things that I hope will help shift your conversations and transform your workplace...
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...