Jan 14, 2013 | Leadership, Productive relationships, Stress
Conversations are the basic building-blocks of relationships, so when a conversation goes badly, there is a lot at stake. Difficult conversations are difficult for a reason. They stir something deep within us. When our emotions are triggered, or our sense of...
Oct 23, 2012 | Managing change, Resilience, Self-management, Stress
There are some transitions we seek out and others that are thrust upon us. In many cases, they are tougher than we could have anticipated. There is always some loss, despite the opening of new possibilities, so how to manage those times with more equanimity and...
Jul 20, 2012 | High performance, Productivity, Resilience, Stress
It’s summer time here in the northern hemisphere. An ideal time for rest and relaxation, days at the beach, ice-cream, and outdoor activities, but alas many of us are unable to take time out and get off the treadmill of work, stress and pressure. Why is it so hard...
Jul 20, 2012 | Productivity, Stress
There seem to be two kinds of people in the world: those who make lists and those who don’t. I have been both at different times. Here’s what I love about lists: – They help me organize my day – They allow me to capture all the stray thoughts...
Jan 28, 2012 | Resilience, Stress
People talk to me about their work all the time. I hear from people at the beginning, middle and end of their careers. I talk to people who are flying high, and have been tapped for prestigious and complex leadership roles, and to people who have been knocked low,...
