(Part 1 of a 3 part series) We’ve all been there. A slip up. A trip up. A mix up. A forgotten name or poorly placed splash of water. Imagine your most recent embarrassment. Now that you’re deep in that moment, how did you get out? A quick joke, maybe? Ignore it and press on?… Read more »
Procrastination: The Thief of Time
Why did I wait until hours before publication to write this summary? Because I, like you and everyone around us, procrastinates. To be clear, I wasn’t being lazy; I was avoid responsibility by placing other responsibilities in front of those with deadlines. I did not need to clean my house, clean the car, organize my… Read more »
Anger Management (Anger Part 3)
With the third installment of our series on “Anger,” we discuss how to effectively manage your anger. From mild frustration to complete meltdowns, anger is normal and consequences will follow. Managing your emotions means you can take actions before you lose control to increase your stamina. We also talk through techniques for regaining composure. It… Read more »
There Will Be Consequences (Anger Part 2)
In the first part of this series, we talked through triggers and the coded messages behind angry outbursts. We also explained that anger, as an emotion, is normal. What is also normal is the consequence to losing your temper. Uncontrolled, angry outbursts and behaviors have a laundry list of consequences. We probably know how anger… Read more »
Temper Your Temper (Anger Part 1)
Why do we get so angry all the time? Well, because anger is one of the oldest (and most complex) emotions. Anger is also a shield or a mask that hides our true feelings. We’ll go to great ends to cover up fear or past trauma. We’ll make a big show of our anger or… Read more »
Sleep On It
When you’re thinking about how to be a better leader, I bet “sleep” is not the first thing you think of. And, to be clear, we’re not suggesting that you sleep on your decisions (though that may be a good idea sometimes). Today, we’re talking about sleep as a critical piece of the wellness jigsaw… Read more »
Toxic Positivity
Why do we insist on “Good Vibes Only?” Sure, if everyday is a good day then it seems like we’d all be so much happier, but that’s just not the way the real world works. Unfortunately, every day is both good, bad, and everything in between. When we can live our authentic selves, then we… Read more »
A Lie’s a Lie’s a Lie.
What if you never lied? Oh, I know… You’re thinking, “But I *don’t* lie!” But that’s a LIE! Maybe you haven’t stolen something or committed perjury, but have you participated in the complex web of lies that is SANTA CLAUS?! How about the Tooth Fairy? What about any story you stretched just a bit to… Read more »
What is Kind Leadership?
We’ve spent the past year answering this question, piece by piece. We’ve discussed key behavior traits and met with people we believe embody the KL spirit. For our one year anniversary episode (I know, right?!), we found a topic that connects with the core belief of Kind Leadership-“Tough Compassion.” How can we have a backbone… Read more »
Mental Health *is* Health
We’ve all been dealing with so many changes in the remote workforce. Limited in-person engagements and stuffy video calls prevent leaders from monitoring the body language, facial expression, posture, and mood of our people. When we’re on camera, we’re TV ready (except for the occasional dog barking or surprise entrance of family member). than professional… Read more »
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