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TIPS AND TOOLS FOR LEADERS
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Melissa Sims
7 hours ago4 min read
The Power of Sleep
Why is it that we tend to prioritize our exercise, our eating habits, our skincare routines, etc, but not really our sleep? It is just as...
Melissa Sims
Nov 305 min read
Rediscovering What Matters Most
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet, for many, it feels like a whirlwind of stress,...
Melissa Sims
Nov 155 min read
The Psychology of Hope
One of my favorite quotes of all time is from an “old” movie (not really that old by my standards) called the Shawshank Redemption. One...
Melissa Sims
Nov 15 min read
Humanizing Yourself as a Leader
Leaders walk a fine line between authority and accessibility. How close is too close? Can we be friends? Do I need to put up a wall...
Melissa Sims
Oct 185 min read
Staying Neutral as a Leader
I am not feeling like myself. I can usually sense when anxiety has it’s grip on me, well ahead of it getting out of control. But lately,...
Melissa Sims
Oct 45 min read
When is the Last Time You Checked Your Bias?
Let’s be real. We are all carrying some kind of bias, whether it has been unconsciously taught to us, or we have developed it through...
Melissa Sims
Sep 196 min read
Winding Down, or Melting Down?
Have you ever noticed your kids or your spouse - or, ahem, yourself - having a “moment” after school or work? As in, a meltdown moment?...
Melissa Sims
Sep 66 min read
When Was the Last Time You Asked Yourself: WHY?
As I wrapped up a workshop today, I was reminded just how many of us are burning the candle at both ends. From work responsibilities,...
Melissa Sims
Aug 234 min read
Self-Improvement Fatigue?
We talked about boredom on a recent podcast, and it reminded me of something I think we all suffer from at some point. In this line of...
Melissa Sims
Aug 94 min read
Embracing Courage
We read a lot of books around here at Work2Live. I mean A LOT. I am pretty sure Teresa’s office library could rival most public...
Melissa Sims
Jul 265 min read
Learning to Accept Failure
Failure is often seen as a negative outcome, a dreaded result that most people try to avoid at all costs. However, failing...
Melissa Sims
Jul 124 min read
Distractions
Sitting in my office and looking out at the sunny skies and feeling the warm breeze isn’t super conducive to being productive. I want to...
Melissa Sims
Jun 274 min read
Navigating Summer with Confidence
Summer is HERE if you didn't notice. I am just about melting in my little office every day! I hope you are taking some time for yourself,...
Melissa Sims
Jun 146 min read
The 3 Rs: Rest, Recharge, Reassess
Vacation can’t come soon enough. It’s been a very demanding last few months for us here at Work2Live. It seems to happen every year: we...
Melissa Sims
May 315 min read
Navigating Betrayal and Negativity
We've all dealt with betrayal at some point in our lives, and it's never a fun thing to go through. When you either confide in someone,...
Melissa Sims
May 164 min read
Cultivating Meaningful Relationships in the Digital Age
The older I get the more I notice how much I love to be alone. I used to be super social and loved getting together with friends and...
Melissa Sims
May 15 min read
America's Mental Health Crisis: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Solutions
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the very real struggles millions of Americans face every day. While mental...
Melissa Sims
Apr 194 min read
Fighting a Battle We Can't Win
If you are in the “older” sector, do you look at those younger than you as unfocused, lacking work ethic, unserious, and inexperienced?
Melissa Sims
Apr 44 min read
How Busyness Halts Progress
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could say “I’ve been great. Slowing down and really enjoying life, and being open to all the opportunities availab
Melissa Sims
Mar 225 min read
Fear, Change, and the Unknown.
Fear, Change, and the Unknown While this title likely sounds like a dystopian novel, fraught with drama and suspense, this is just a...
Melissa Sims
Mar 84 min read
Identifying Potential
As much as we deal with leadership development, its not hard to believe that we see all kinds of potential just waiting to be realized....
Melissa Sims
Feb 224 min read
Time to Simplify.
Navigating the Information Overload I have been wracking my brain this week with what to write about for you, and here it is, 7:00pm...
Melissa Sims
Feb 95 min read
Are We OK?
The overwhelming perception is that people are not feeling safe, stable, or even hopeful about where things are headed, and perception is re
Melissa Sims
Jan 264 min read
Bridging the Gap
A new term is on the rise…no more “quiet quitting.” The new trend slowly creeping up on us? “Quietly Manage.” Understanding the...
Melissa Sims
Jan 114 min read
Why Creativity is Essential for Success
In a world that is constantly changing and evolving, the ability to think creatively has become a vital asset for success both personally...
Melissa Sims
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Embracing the Season
The combo of the holiday season and year-end deadlines often bring a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities. It's a time when our...
Melissa Sims
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Striking the Right Balance
We’ve talked about empathetic leadership on numerous occasions but what happens when empathy is mistaken for something else, like...
Melissa Sims
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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 2, 20233 min read
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 20, 20234 min read
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 6, 20233 min read
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...
Melissa Sims
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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 7, 20234 min read
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 25, 20236 min read
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 10, 20233 min read
Resonant Leadership
Shifting out of the Sacrifice Syndrome and into Resonant Leadership The sacrifice syndrome is something that many leaders fall into. It...
Melissa Sims
Jul 28, 20234 min read
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 13, 20234 min read
Assertive Leadership
Continuing our topic from the last update, assertive communication is key to effective leadership. I recently came across a few articles...
Melissa Sims
Jun 30, 20233 min read
The Goldilocks Conundrum
I saw an article today about “loud quitting” now being the latest workplace dissatisfaction trend. I am so over all of these little...
Melissa Sims
Jun 15, 20233 min read
Can Our Own Humility Make Us Better Leaders?
“The highest level of leadership builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.” - Jim...
Melissa Sims
Jun 1, 20235 min read
Maintaining Trust
I saw an article this morning about Amazon employees staging a walkout to protest recent return to in-person work mandates, layoffs, and...
Melissa Sims
May 18, 20233 min read
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 5, 20234 min read
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
Apr 21, 20234 min read
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 5, 20233 min read
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...
Teresa McKee
Mar 22, 20235 min read
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 10, 20233 min read
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...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
Feb 24, 20234 min read
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 9, 20233 min read
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
Jan 27, 20235 min read
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 13, 20233 min read
Managing vs. Leading
The terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably. While there is some overlap between the work that leaders and...
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