Well-Being in a Small World: 3 Degrees of Separation

Well-Being in a Small World: 3 Degrees of Separation

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New Perspectives on Finding a Fit

How does a cup of coffee help with attraction and retention? This post appeared on the Mars Drinks Blog. PDF Version: New Perspectives on Finding a Fit _ MARS DRINKS

New Perspectives on Data-Driven Decision Making

(This post originally appeared on the Mars Drinks Blog.) It seems that creating a great experience for people at work is a high priority for many of us these days – workplace experts, designers, and people leaders. A positive experience at work is what can make the difference in attracting, retaining, and engaging talent. But […]

New Perspectives on Connecting and Progressing

What do workplace beverages and the connections they facilitate have to do with networking? This post appeared on the Mars Drinks Blog. PDF Version: New Perspectives on Connecting & Progressing _ MARS DRINKS    

The Presents We’ll Never Open

The Presents We’ll Never Open

This is the book that my husband will not be getting or Christmas, as much as he enjoys a good Grisham novel. And these are the boots that I’ll never own, as much as I really, really like them. And we’ll never open these gifts around our tree. We decided to try something different this […]

How Collaboration Works: Leveraging the Power of a Common Goal

How Collaboration Works: Leveraging the Power of a Common Goal

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In Heaven, Socks are Optional

In Heaven, Socks are Optional

Sean O’Brien* never wore socks. It was his trademark. He was in sales and no matter how big the client or how important the deal or how influential the decision maker, Sean did not wear socks. His sock-less-ness was a badge of honor and a mark all his own. It was one of the ways […]

How to Spend Your Birthday for Work-Life (Hint: Fall in Love)

How to Spend Your Birthday for Work-Life (Hint: Fall in Love)

On a milestone birthday, Lisa Carraway had surgery that put her on her back—literally and figuratively. As if having surgery on her birthday wasn’t enough, she also required a long recovery and was off from work more than any other time in her working life. This was the proverbial wake up call for Lisa, leading […]

Traveling Light: Keep Only the Things that Bring You Joy

Traveling Light: Keep Only the Things that Bring You Joy

You know how sometimes there’s a movie or a scene from a movie that just sticks with you? Here’s one that sticks with me: In the Fisher King, Robin Williams plays a down-and-out dude living on the street. Toward the end of the movie, there’s a scene where someone says that they feel sorry for […]

Creating Workplace Vitality – A Sense of Belonging and Empowerment

Creating Workplace Vitality – A Sense of Belonging and Empowerment

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