Rising Above Bullying: How Can We Do It and Make it Stick?

Bullying behaviors are on the rise. And though these behaviors should be universally reviled, that isn’t what always happens. When people see these behaviors modeled by those in high profile positions and extensively covered by the media, the result can be social influence favoring this behavior. Young people are especially influenced by behaviors modeled by people in positions of authority...
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Women, Advocating for Ourselves and Each Other: What is the Best Way?

Advocating for ourselves in an effective way, especially in the workplace, is a critically important skill, and perhaps now, is more important than ever. Advocating for each other, both in the workplace and in general, both locally and globally, is particularly important, especially in the current political climate. So, even though the majority of women are uncomfortable with engaging in...
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Overloaded and Overstimulated: What Can We Do About It?

I remember the days of being very overloaded at work with far too much to do and not enough time to do it. I remember how hard it was to have a demanding job with heavy travel while earning my MBA and also having a husband and two teenagers at home who needed my attention too. It was challenging and very stressful. It was also a long time ago and while I remember feeling overloaded and was often...
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What Can We Do To Improve Cross-Generational Collaboration?

Because there may be as many as four generations with differing needs and perspectives in the workplace and other organizational settings right now, it’s particularly important to be able to foster effective cross-generational collaboration and communication. Intergenerational discord can interfere with engagement, productivity, and personal fulfillment in many different organizational settings...
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What are the Secrets to Delegating Effectively?

Being able to delegate effectively is an important skill for leaders, managers, business owners and anyone who works and lives with others. The benefits of delegating effectively include reducing the stress of overwhelm by freeing up valuable time and providing opportunities for others to grow, develop, and experience a sense of pride and engagement for their successful contribution to a joint or...
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Friends are Essential; How Do We Surround Ourselves with the Right Ones?

Research has shown that friends are essential to personal happiness and that the quality of our friendships has a huge impact on the quality of our lives. Friends help lift our moods and improve our health. Having at least four friends can even help us live significantly longer. In 2001, researchers at Duke University found that people with fewer than four friends were more than twice as likely...
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