Category: Articles
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When Do You Feel Included? [590 words]
Recently, I had a conversation with young woman from the United Kingdom. She asked me about the stickers I use for my Network Beyond Bias program. The stickers look like name tags. They say “Hello! I feel included when…” Usually toward the end of my programs, I prompt the audience to ask one another, “How…
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Mind Your Own Hula Hoop When Change Is Rampant [428 words]
What’s a hula hoop got to do with change? Whenever I speak on resilience and responding to change, I invite the audience to go on an adventure with me. We stand up. We imagine ourselves running across the shire. Together, we shout, “I’m going on an adventure!” This proclamation is far more exciting than moping…
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Self-Care: Essential When Facing Changes at Work [759 words]
Big changes? Small changes? Whether you’re facing a process change or a total reorganization, upheaval at work can zap your energy and dampen your spirit. I’ve been there! Here are some self-care tips for managing the stress of change. Why Self-Care Matters: The Physical Impacts of Stress The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory ranks 43 life events…
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How to Deal with Worry at Work [688 words]
Whenever you’re in the middle of big changes at work, you may find yourself worrying about what might happen. Whether you’re facing a reorganization, layoff, or even a process change, worry at work zaps your energy and robs you of productive time. Worry at Work Destroys Productivity Not too long ago, I worked on a…
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Growth Mindset for Managers [594 words]
Are you a manager or leader of a team? If so, you have a unique responsibility to seek and draw out the potential in others. You may be familiar with the term “growth mindset.” Having a growth mindset is important for our own careers. And when we manage others, we need to apply the same…
