Antidotes to Zombie Busyness

  It’s summer time here in the northern hemisphere.  An ideal time for rest and relaxation, days at the beach, ice-cream, and outdoor activities, but alas many of us are unable to take time out and get off the treadmill of work, stress and pressure.  Why is it so hard...
The Pros and Cons of List Making

The Pros and Cons of List Making

There seem to be two kinds of people in the world: those who make lists and those who don’t.  I have been both at different times. Here’s what I love about lists: –       They help me organize my day –       They allow me to capture all the stray thoughts...
Combat Stress, Struggle and Strife at Work and in Life

Combat Stress, Struggle and Strife at Work and in Life

People talk to me about their work all the time. I hear from people at the beginning, middle and end of their careers.  I talk to people who are flying high, and have been tapped for prestigious and complex leadership roles, and to people who have been knocked low,...