I learned my lesson about false appearances when I took my oldest daughter on college visits in 2008. Entering a lecture hall from the top of an amphitheater, I was dumbstruck that even though every student had a laptop open on their lap to take notes, 90% of the screens were open to Facebook. As…
Normal teens tend to desire privacy, space, and independence. It is a normal part of their development. These desires can make having genuine conversations with them more difficult, especially as a parent. Below are some things you can do to help you have genuine conversations with teens and get them to open up with you.…
Culture eats strategy for breakfast — it’s more than likely that first-time entrepreneurs don’t get the culture quite right from the start and the culture needs to go through a series of iterations as the company scales. Our strategy has been remarkably consistent since day one and has kept us grounded as our company evolves. Don’t get…
Show gratitude for all of those things you have acknowledged: Quickly jot down five things you are grateful for, make sure they comprise the good and not so good things. What are the lessons and triumphs you can see coming out of the struggles? Note: Be honest with yourself in this assessment, as the balance…
Team cohesion: It’s important to make the teams feel like one team, rather than two teams a thousand miles apart. The best way to do this is to do projects together by pairing people between the two teams. Working together, in the trenches, is where trust and camaraderie is established. Holding weekly demos or architecture…
Set reasonable goals. Perfectionists have high standards. These standards tend to lead to setting goals that are not realistic. For example, setting a goal of finishing several major projects in a day. Thus, leading to the feeling of being overwhelmed and stressed. Perfectionists should set more attainable goals. This allows for a person to have…
Four tips to help you prioritize self-compassion so you can be there for others. By Barbara Karnes, RN, American Hospice Pioneer at www.bkbooks.com Maskot/ Getty Images I’ve been helping healthcare workers take care of themselves during this pandemic. They have some unique challenges in accepting death not as a failure but as a part of living. With…
