The Importance of Work Friends

The Importance of Work Friends

I’ve been diving into Gallup’s data on engagement and in particular the impact of loneliness. A statistic that surprised me is that people who report that they have a best friend at work are significantly more likely to:-engage customers and internal...
What I Have Learned at Age 50

What I Have Learned at Age 50

I turned 50 last week, and took the opportunity to reflect on some of the life lessons I’ve learned along the way, and for which I am grateful. I share them here, in case they’re helpful to you, too. Self-care is a daily practice. Oh, how I wish this...
Businessolver 2024 State of Workplace Empathy Report

Businessolver 2024 State of Workplace Empathy Report

Businessolver has released its 2024 State of Workplace Empathy Report, and it’s a doozy. The subheading is, “Pouring from an Empty Empathy Cup.” The report notes that high interest rates and challenging market conditions mean that some leaders are...
A Recent Conversation on Self-Care

A Recent Conversation on Self-Care

I had the great fortune on Friday to talk about self-care on a panel for AAUW’s National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.Here are a few of the topics we explored:-Self-care isn’t necessarily fun or pretty. It might mean having a difficult conversation...

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to mark the occasion I recorded a short video on ways to improve your workplace culture on mental health–plus a quick bonus tip on supporting your own mental health. Check it out...