For a workplace or project to be truly successful, you need teams that are productive and effective, but finding that perfect collective and keeping it going strong can be a challenge. As we learn more about teamwork and group development,…
To accomplish great things, we need to work together. Teamwork is essential not only in the workplace, but in other areas of life as well. As we continue to explore teams and groups in this month’s series, let’s look at…
Teamwork makes the dream work, so they say, but how exactly do you build or participate in teams that are highly functional and successful? We’ve all experienced that failed group project or unproductive committee where things just…fizzled out, or a…
I’ve always liked Henry Ford’s saying, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right”. It hits hard, and it’s meant to. We’re usually our own biggest obstacle standing in the way of success – not…
Do you ever find yourself doing something for someone that you’re just not into doing, and asking yourself how you got in this mess in the first place? You know, running their errands, contributing to their charity for the 5th…
There sure are a lot of things that weigh us down and worry us. We worry about our health, jobs, money, our children, the environment, political landscapes, and more. For some, these are occasional concerns that can temporarily trip us…
In this month’s blog series, let’s talk about letting go. Not in the Marie Kondo, tidy-your-house kind of way that’s currently trending, but in terms of lightening our emotional load so we can live fuller, happier lives. I’ll share insights…
This month’s blog series has been all about seizing the day and why it’s important to make lasting memories with our significant others, our children and our friends. However, let’s not forget about other relationships in our lives: Our parents…
When we’re younger, our friends are everything! Making friends is never easier than when we’re little; all we have to do is say “Be my friend?” and the deal is sealed, sometimes for life. As we get older, we tend…
Being a parent is no easy job and it sure doesn’t come with any manual or return policy! It’s our responsibility to ‘provide’ for our kids: feed, protect, nurture and raise them into young adults with their toolbox full to…
Ever feel like you’re in a rut when it comes to having fun things to do? It can be hard to live life fully, especially when we’re bogged down with work and family obligations or suffer from poor health or…
It seems that every day we are bombarded with more information than we can process – from our social media streams to our TV and news feeds, there is a lot coming at us from all angles. However, despite the…
