How Gas Station Coffee Saved My Sanity
The clock on my dashboard read [6:17] AM. I didn’t bother to look at the temperature on my screen since my windows were frosted over. I hadn’t slept well in three nights,…
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7 Habits of a Positive Work Life Balance (Part 1)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People had such a great impact on me and the Franklin-Covey training I received years ago shaped me as a leader and a person. …
7 Habits of a Positive Work Life Balance (Part 2)
The first 3 habits discussed steps we need to take to be independent; in other words, personal (private) mastery. The next 3 Habits add the team (Public) dynamic into the…
Managers: The Key to Positive Work-Life Balance
A job in itself does not sentence a person to long hours, family conflict and a generally unhappy life. Sure, some lines of work require more hours or intensive types…
What’s Your Work-life Personality Style?
It’s [10:30] AM and you are on the treadmill at the gym. It is your late day at work and are not due to check into the office until noon. …
The Pros/Cons of Community Involvement and Work-Life Balance.
The last few weeks have been pretty theoretical and a lot of focus has been on work in some form. This week I want to focus on the balance part…
What’s the Deal with Comp Time?
ave you ever had that crazy workweek where your contracted 40 hours turns into 60? Have you ever been comforted by the fact that the extra time you put in…
The 5 Elements of Successfully Working from Home
Working from home can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand you don’t have to worry about traffic, subway lines, forgetting (insert object) at home, or being…