Are You a Cardboard Cutout at Home?

In recent years, the phrase “work-life balance” is not appearing as often in business articles. Now, we just call it “balance” or even “mindfulness.”   Yet, I had a conversation recently with a client who said that he wanted to improve his work-life balance....

How to Handle Professional Betrayal

Have you ever felt betrayed by someone at work? Maybe a colleague took credit for your efforts. Perhaps your boss promised something and didn’t deliver. The injustice is frustrating, demotivating, and can devastate your productivity.   One of the hardest lessons...

The Law of the Hammer

Recently, I have witnessed what I can best describe as overuse injuries – in a cognitive/psychological sense.   One person who is very generous was on the verge of burnout. She kept giving and prioritizing other people to the point that she had no time to take...