What do employees need most to feel satisfied and successful at work? It’s not what you think. Sure, opportunity for advancement is important. So too is “work/life balance”, whatever that means. (I prefer work/life “Enoughness”). Ample...
Some weeks back I posted about the “grass is greener” fallacy. We only think someone else’s lawn is better. It may appear greener, but up close, it’s likely not much different than ours. I advised my readers to tend to their own lawn, rather...
“Sari” used to love going to work. But not lately. Her division has been in upheaval for months with constant “streamlining.” Leaders come and go and colleagues who were once cordial are now pitted against each other, fearful of losing their...
Just the other day I was in the yard picking up dog poop. Also known as… any other day. Quick fact: 4 years ago we rescued a black Lab mix. I must love her a lot to let her use my backyard as a toilet. So, I’m in the yard, picking up the dog poop, having...
Hey there, Ambitious Annie! Stuck in the slog of 9 to 5 that has you spinning in circles? Doing the same thing, week after week, month after month, year after year? No matter how hard you work, it doesn’t seem like you’re getting anywhere… Welcome to...
