Gratitude is the act of expressing appreciation and thankfulness for the good things in our lives. Research has shown that cultivating a sense of gratitude…
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Playing drums is not just a fun and exciting activity; it also offers us numerous benefits for physical and mental health. From reducing stress to…
Creating a sense of belonging at work is essential for promoting employee engagement, productivity, and overall well-being. When employees feel like they belong, they are…
Rest is an essential component of our productivity and overall well-being. Despite the cultural emphasis on working hard and being productive, research shows that when…
Music is an art form that has been an integral part of human culture since ancient times. It is a universal language that can engage,…
We can all relate to the experience. A song you really love starts playing and suddenly, your day seems brighter, your mood picks up, and…
Belonging is the feeling of support and psychological safety that comes from knowing we can bring our authentic selves to work. It arises from an…
As we come to the end of 2022 and look toward to celebrating Thanksgiving, it is hard for us to embrace the season when we…
In last month’s blog, I made the case that the art of listening is an often-overlooked skill in the world of business communication. Research at Florida…
It’s not what we say, but it’s how we say it. We all know that expression. In music, it’s not what we play, but it’s how we play it….
Sure, we all want to feel happy. But what difference does that make when it comes down to producing real-world business results? It turns out…
So, we’ve all heard that empathy is important. But why? What difference does it make? And if it’s that important, how can we get better…
When done right, employee recognition brings meaning to the workplace and drives results. It strengthens team connections, making work more inclusive and more human, while…
Celebration?! Who’s got time for that?! Who celebrates in the times of Delta and Omicron?! We’ve got goals to achieve and deadlines to meet. But…
Did you ever notice how much you notice when things don’t go as expected? Now notice how little you notice when things do go as…
As the world re-emerges from the global pandemic, we are presented with the opportunity to reinvent how we meet. We now have the chance to…
Psychological safety is an environment in which teammates feel it is safe to contribute, collaborate, and take risks. It’s a culture that doesn’t punish or…
The Fourth of July is traditionally a time when we celebrate the virtue and power of freedom as it expresses itself through the American system…
At this time, many leaders in the professional world understand the importance of positive corporate culture. However, the failure rate of culture change initiatives is…
Around the globe, the representation of women in senior management is increasing slowly,1 however there is still a long way to go before we reach gender…