The holiday season, while often joyful and festive, can also bring about significant stress for many people. Whether it’s due to the pressures of gift-giving, family gatherings, or financial strain, it’s important to find ways to manage and reduce stress during this time. Here are five effective strategies to help you navigate the holiday season with a greater sense of…
In the month of November, we come together as a nation to observe National Military Families Month. This special occasion provides an opportunity for us to express our heartfelt gratitude to not only the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces but also to their loved ones who stand beside them, offering unwavering support and making countless…
The 4 most powerful words a leader can say is: “I messed that up.” I got upset with my kids this week – over some relatively minor things. Honestly, they were just being kids and not paying attention. I overreacted and let the situation get the better of me. Once I took some space, I realized that my attitude and…
Corporate culture plays a key role in job satisfaction, morale, and security. Everyone contributes to corporate culture, whether you are a senior manager or a summer intern. Regardless of position or authority, everyone in the workplace wants to be valued, respected, and important. Everyone can help create the corporate culture that makes employees love coming to work. Individual Steps to…
Bad attitudes, burnout, low morale, lack of enthusiasm, and quiet quitting are devastating the corporate workplace more than ever. As leaders we must model the behavior we want to see in others as we correct this infectious behavior. Here are seven tips: Communicate clearly – During times of crisis, challenge, and change, it is crucial for supervisors/leaders to communicate effectively…
Trust takes only a moment to destroy but a lifetime to build. A 2023 Survey by Gallup found trust in the workplace is decreasing. This is a significant decline from 2019, when 24% of employees in America said they trusted their leadership. Cultivating trust is a definite need in today’s workplace. The 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer showed in a study…
Physical Fitness is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle that has huge benefits for our personal and professional lives. So guess what- It’s a part of your job! As a life and business coach, I help people work on their physical fitness goals because incorporating physical exercise can improve our physical, emotional and mental health. Most of my clients…
In recent years, the Great Resignation highlighted that over 75% of employees are unhappy at work. When they got fed up, they left. Not wanting to burn bridges, they told their employers: “I want to take my career in another direction.” “I am going to explore another industry.” “My family wants to move to Florida.” The truth is…. What they…
Jim is a upper-level manager who directs a team of engineers at a tech company. Two of his engineers, Sarah and Michael, had been feuding for months, but Jim ignored the issue, thinking it would eventually resolve itself. “They are professionals,” Jim thought. “They will figure it out.” They did not. The tension between the two engineers continued to escalate.…
I am a SEAL Motivator on the Air Force Academy and many times I notice a certain arrogance in my young future BUD/S candidates. Confidence is good, cockiness is not. Cockiness breeds an attitude of “nothing can hurt me.” It’s Ok to portray this attitude at times, but keep it in check. Even younger guys in the SEAL Teams think…
