Striking the Right Balance
We’ve talked about empathetic leadership on numerous occasions but what happens when empathy is mistaken for something else, like...
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Melissa Sims
- Nov 23
The Gratitude in Giving
This time of year we all tend to get that little reminder of what the holidays are all about - family, friends, togetherness - and of...
Melissa Sims
- Nov 16
The Symphony of Workplace Collaboration
In the symphony of workplace collaboration, each team member is an instrumentalist. Their unique strengths, when harmonized, can lead to...
Melissa Sims
- Nov 10
Staying Motivated in Challenging Times: A Guide for Home Visitors
In what seems like “the new norm,” our human experience is currently marked by economic uncertainties, global conflicts, equality issues,...
Melissa Sims
- Nov 2
Is Artificial Intelligence Part of Your Leadership Plan?
As we stand on the precipice of incredible advancements in Artificial Intelligence, we have a decision to make. Prepare for change and...
Melissa Sims
- Oct 26
When Emotions Run the Show
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our emotions take over completely; and it can be difficult to find our way out of it. Don’t worry -...
Melissa Sims
- Oct 20
A Mindful Approach to the Office Gossiper
In a world fueled by gossip - from reality tv, sensational 24-hour opinion-based news, social media, and magazines - it is no wonder that...
Melissa Sims
- Oct 12
Circle of Influence
It seems like the world is in chaos lately, and it feels hard to find the light with so much darkness. It is easy to become distracted,...
Melissa Sims
- Oct 6
What Happened to the Fun?
With deadlines, projects, and a sometimes ‘heavy’ environment, it is easy to forget about keeping ourselves happy in the workplace. We...
Teresa McKee
- Sep 28
Getting Ahead of the Resolution Rabbit-Hole
As we head into the holiday season (yes, it’s here!), taking a more proactive approach can make your new year transition so much...
Melissa Sims
- Sep 21
Creating a Culture of Appreciation
As a leader, you inevitably have a responsibility on your shoulders of what kind of culture you inspire, and how your staff buys into...
Melissa Sims
- Sep 15
Could Your Inner Voice Be Holding You Back?
That little voice in our heads, if left unchecked can prevent us from trying new things, cause social anxiety, lower our self-esteem and...
Melissa Sims
- Sep 7
Do You Have Attachment Issues?
When we cling too tightly to a desired outcome, a measurement of success, or a lofty idea, we are unable to see a bigger, or maybe...
Melissa Sims
- Aug 31
Empathy vs. Compassion and Why We Need Both
When I first began teaching yoga, I learned very quickly that it could be emotionally draining. Students would come to me after class and...
Melissa Sims
- Aug 25
Red Light, Green Light: Setting Boundaries
Burnout, quiet quitting, stress fatigue, anxiety…these are all things that can be avoided by setting clear boundaries - at work and in...
Melissa Sims
- Aug 18
Be Comfortable with the UNcomfortable
It is safe to say that we each experience discomfort daily. Whether it is on a personal level or a professional level, discomfort is a...
Melissa Sims
- Aug 10
Resonant Leadership
Shifting out of the Sacrifice Syndrome and into Resonant Leadership The sacrifice syndrome is something that many leaders fall into. It...
Teresa McKee
- Aug 3
How Do You Define Success?
Mindfulness and success are not mutually exclusive, but who defines success and how do we remain mindful while pursuing it? We can be...
Melissa Sims
- Jul 28
Encouraging Self-Compassion
Is the term “self-care” being overused? Our team blog last week was one of our most read blogs to date, so I wanted to be sure that I...
Melissa Sims
- Jul 20
Let's Reframe Our Idea of Self-Care
Is Self-Care Misunderstood? Quite Possibly. It seems like every topic we talk about lately is a new trend, or a term being overused…and...
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