One of the defining qualities of burnout is exhaustion. So, any plan to prevent burnout includes ways of managing energy … More
Tag: Resilience
Civility on the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) was in the news a lot last week as they decided high … More
Peace and Quiet
Last week we put up an article on the benefits of collaboration. Collaboration is one of the great advantages of … More
Flawed Barrels 4: Despair
A nurse responding to a recent survey described her work life as demanding great effort and accomplishing little. She felt … More
Reacting to Incivility 1: Encouraging Self-Reflection
It is one thing to value collegiality; it is another thing to take action to support that value. One point … More
Flawed Barrels 1: Cliques
A previous post considered bad apples. This post shifts to flawed barrels as the root of dysfunctional workgroups. Some of … More
The Little Things That Build a Solid Foundation
Sometimes, particularly when you are low on the organizational chart, it can be easy to feel like the people in … More
Three Simple Steps for Bad Apple Problems
“We have tried everything, but nothing seems to make any difference.” Frustration prompts many conversations about dysfunctional workgroups. Everyone knows … More
The Power of Closure
Eclipsed by the scope of the devastation at the Boston Marathon finish line were the frayed loose ends of approximately … More
Leaning Into Resilience and Self-Confidence
A well repeated sign at Facebook: “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” In her new book, Learning In, … More
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