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It's Easier Than You Think
Have you ever tried to meditate? Then gave up after the first few seconds because you felt, well, silly and didn't quite know what to do?...
Melissa Sims
May 25, 2023


Managing Distraction through Mindful Attention
As leaders, you are likely inundated with a plethora of daily distractions, which can cause you to lose focus, feel scattered, and at...
Melissa Sims
May 18, 2023


Using Our Words Wisely
Words are only 7% of our communication, but they can be one of the most powerful things to shift our internal state and our external...
Teresa McKee
May 11, 2023


Do You Value Your Time?
There are an incredible number of quotes about time - just search “time quotes’ in google and you’ll see what I mean. But there are less...
Melissa Sims
May 5, 2023


Facing Our Fears
Scan the headlines and it may seem clear that we’re living in scary times and have every reason to be fearful. But zoom in on your own...
Teresa McKee
Apr 27, 2023


Whole Person Leadership
We recently touched on leadership philosophy and how your values integrate with your leadership style. You may have heard of the term...
Melissa Sims
Apr 21, 2023


Effects of Constant Self-Scrutiny
We could never have imagined even 15 years ago that we would essentially be on camera, constantly seeing our own image throughout our...
Teresa McKee
Apr 13, 2023


Personal Core Values in Leadership
Identifying (and Sticking to) Your Values in Your Journey of Leadership Your leadership journey and the foundation of your leadership...
Melissa Sims
Apr 5, 2023


Avoiding the Spiral of Self-Sabotage
Are you your own worst enemy? Do you ever start to feel like there is one common theme in your shortcomings, or your failures? Can that...
Teresa McKee
Mar 30, 2023


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,...
Teresa McKee
Mar 22, 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 19, 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...
Teresa McKee
Mar 10, 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...
Melissa Sims
Mar 3, 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 24, 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 17, 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 9, 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
Feb 3, 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 27, 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 19, 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 13, 2023
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