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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


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
Jan 6, 2023


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 21, 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 15, 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 9, 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
Dec 2, 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 23, 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 14, 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
Nov 10, 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...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Oct 27, 2022


Increasing Openness through Fail Festivals
Transparency in organizations can be described as an honest, two-way openness between employees and management. When transparency is part...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Oct 25, 2022


Mindful Political Conversations
The latest January 6th hearing has sparked another national debate and with elections just around the corner, more political...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Oct 14, 2022
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