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Resilience is frequently defined as our ability to bounce back from hardship like rubber bands that pop back to our original shape after being stretched. Likewise, most solutions imply that inspirational quotes, hand-holding, and large doses of sympathy will help us work our way back to some form of our old self.  This attitude trivializesContinueContinue reading “3 tips to increase your ability to become more resilient”

Today’s workplace — and the world in general — is all about optimization. Our phone apps allow us to order a cup of coffee, weekly groceries and more for quick pick-up, sometimes without even exiting our cars. We try to keep up with the speed of business by scheduling back-to-back-to-back meetings with little time toContinueContinue reading “Embracing the power of sub-optimization”

@nate_dumlao There is more to expressing gratitude than simply saying “thank you.” It is a formidable force that has the capacity to alter the culture of the company and produce better leaders. Michael D. Levitt, an authority on leadership and the founder of the Breakfast Leadership Network, has devoted a significant amount of time andContinueContinue reading “The Link Between Gratitude and Employee Engagement: What Research says”