Failing With Grace
Albert Einstein once said, “Adversity introduces a man to himself.” When you are relied upon for answers and solutions from your team,...
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Teresa McKee
Mar 19, 2023
Resilience
Change is truly the only constant in life and we can’t stop it or avoid it. But we can strengthen our resiliency to manage it. Resilience...
Teresa McKee
Mar 10, 2023
Supervising the Chronic Complainer
Just as with all repetitive thoughts, the brain goes through a neural “rewiring,” which reinforces thought patterns. So when someone is...
Melissa Sims
Mar 3, 2023
Hacking the Algorithm
Our minds work much like supercomputers, operating at their peak efficiency by using patterns and algorithms. But are we getting stuck by...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Feb 24, 2023
Practicing Mindfulness when Communicating
When we want kids to express themselves in ways other than a tantrum, we say “Use your words.” But I often wonder, do we adults really...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Feb 17, 2023
Using Mindfulness to Solve Problems
Although mindfulness is commonly associated with meditation, it can be applied to many of our daily activities, such as problem solving....
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Feb 9, 2023
How To Show Your Team You Care And Appreciate Them
Employee engagement is directly linked to an organization's success. Showing employees that you care is not just good for their morale...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Feb 3, 2023
Creating Emotional Boundaries as a Form of Self-Love
During the month of love, it's easy to focus on showering the relationships in your life with love and affection, but it can be hard to...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Jan 27, 2023
Self-Care for Leaders
Self-care is about loving who you are and looking after yourself. It’s about treating your wellbeing and happiness seriously. That means...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Jan 19, 2023
Navigating Change in the Workplace
In our fast-paced and interconnected world, agencies and organizations face constant change. It could be a change in technology, needs of...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Jan 13, 2023
Managing vs. Leading
The terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably. While there is some overlap between the work that leaders and...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Jan 6, 2023
Training the Brain to Stop Worrying
Do you get stuck in your worries? Worry refers to thoughts, emotions, and images of a negative future. Often, we mistakenly believe that...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Dec 21, 2022
Year-End Reflection & New Year Intention
Year-end reflections are important because they highlight the areas of our lives where we’ve found success and the areas where we may...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Dec 15, 2022
Setting Clear Expectations
One of the most important things you can do as a leader is to establish expectations. After all, if you don’t show your team what success...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Dec 9, 2022
The Importance of Loving Kindness and Compassion
In the words of the Dalai Lama, on how we can educate the heart, “Interdependence is a fundamental law of nature. Even tiny insects...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Dec 2, 2022
How to Work with Difficult People
Based on a research study by the Society for Human Resources Management, they found that the number one thing that makes people happy at...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Nov 23, 2022
Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude
I’ll admit some of my greatest frustrations often occur when I focus on what I don’t have and I don’t think I'm alone. Our list of wants...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Nov 14, 2022
The Accountability Dial
The Accountability Dial is a framework for how to challenge your team by asking thought-provoking questions instead of giving one-off...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Nov 10, 2022
Work-Life Balance During the Holidays
It’s easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Finding balance among our responsibilities at work and at home...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Oct 27, 2022
How To Get In The Flow
One of the best feelings at work is being in the zone—work feels effortless, you’re mentally free to execute and apply your skills with...
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