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Many of us take pride in being able to manage our communication, staying calm and keeping to  professional  boundaries.   Being professional is about keeping a cool head, sticking to limits and not letting negativity escalate … right? But can we lean into voicing differences, rumbling through disagreements or challenging each other? Yes, I believe we can. In order to do that, we must let go of the need to please or be validated for what we think or do. Instead we have to prac

Most companies today are working hard at improving culture. Culture is made up of the policies and procedures that impact how a company is managed, including the energy and style of leadership. It is how employees are treated and understood, regardless of the problems they face at home or work. When it comes to productivity, keeping employees happy and guiding them through constant change, good culture is essential. Company culture requires curiosity for differences, explorin

Mental health is so misunderstood. People do not like to admit having symptoms of a mental health disorder. Some whisper about depression and anxiety, like they will never have to deal with it themselves. Well, guess what? We are all likely to experience symptoms of a mental health disorder at some point in our lives. With losses, health scares and uncontrolled circumstances, each of us will face a trauma or intense hardship of some sort along the path of life. Although many

Jingle bells. Sparkling lights. Presents. Music. Celebrations.  Christmas is a time for connecting with family members, sharing joy and giving back generously. I think many consider generosity to be donations to charity and gift-giving. Holiday generosity can be observed in more ways than financial giving. In Brene Brown’s “BRAVING” acronym for daring leadership, she talks about one definition that really caused me to pause: generosity as extending others the benefit of best