Take a mental health day

It is acceptable practice for individuals to stay home and recover if they are ill. We can only hope that is the practice, rather than having employees feel they must be in the office or bear the comments of ‘always taking sick days.’  But, like vacation days,...

To be honest…

Does this statement sound familiar? Do you use it, or do you hear it often? ‘To be honest’ suggests that the speaker sharing information does not typically practice honesty in their daily lives. If you say it, should I question all your previous comments? How much...

Ignorance and negligence

No one expects anyone to know everything, nor should we expect that of ourselves. But, while being attentive, we will likely discover that we learn something new each day – some lessons small while others of significance. And so we progress. When we are aware or...

Apart, yet close: Remote work

It’s called remote work. We connect in purpose and goal, but not physically.  It is a new reality, but it need not be a distraction or adversity.  Ever wondered why we need to co-locate physically? Is it proximity, efficiency, or a personal need? ...

Unmasked

Who does not have a bias of some sort?  When we look at ourselves, we believe that we are right, did our best, and likely have applied all the principles we wish others would adopt and act on. While these consternations with others may warrant us looking at...