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Forget Work Life Balance: Part I

Work life balance is something we strive for on a regular basis. But for many, it ends up being another part of the eternal “To Do” list, which pretty much defeats the purpose. Recent research has shown that people who maintain some connection to work while on...

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Lighten Your Load: Simplifying the Holidays

You are trying to close out the end of year numbers while still attempting to get all your holiday shopping done around work. It is the season of feeling overwhelmed, but does that have to be inevitable? This year I have been talking to people about what they have...

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2014 Goals: Get Started NOW!

There is something about a running start. It creates a clear trajectory and gives you momentum, which are two pieces that cannot be underestimated in the journey towards success. Putting everything off until January can feel ok now, but once January 2nd hits, you can...

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The Power of Praise: In a Nutshell

On the occasion of the season where gratitude comes into the forefront, permit me to share two good reasons to express appreciation to your colleagues and co-workers. The first is obvious so it will serve as a reminder. Being told by someone that they like the way you...

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Bringing New Ideas into Your Business

In a recent interview performed by Jon Fortt of CNBC, Jeff Bezos the CEO of Amazon.com shared how he planned a 3-day book club for his top executives. There, he had his crew glean ideas from what they were reading in order to map out the future direction of the...

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Honing Your Leadership Skills: Shakespearean Style

As an audience, we were in for a real treat at the recent Boston Book Festival. Richard Olivier, son of Sir Laurence Olivier, not just told, but showed us that what worked 400 years ago also has great power in today’s business climate. So are we now talking about...

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Getting Real About Workplace Wellness

While the multiple reasons for implementing workplace wellness programs have been addressed and many employers have “seen the light”, the questions still remain… “Where do we start?” and “How do we do this cost effectively?” The first part of this process begins with...

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The Changing Priority of Wellness

Where would you rather have the majority of your resources spent - in wellness and prevention or in sick care? Which do you think would serve you better? These questions are designed to be eye-openers in the discussion that is thankfully moving more and more to the...

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Redefine “Minding Your Business”

Imagine this: You are sitting in a meeting. You follow the conversation fully absorbed, noticing that a few of your colleagues whose eyes are focused on incoming texts are less connected. Judgment falls away and instead you consider an idea that pops in your head. The...

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