Project managers have a lot of responsibilities. It’s their job to ensure projects succeed on time and within budget. It’s a job
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The Power of Reaching Out: Showing Up for Others 7 years ago With the recent sudden and shocking suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, there is a lot of talk around the power of reaching out to others and
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I’ll start with this question: Why do you want what you want? The Japanese philosophy of ikigai describes a person’s reason for being and purpose in life. Stemming from the words iki,
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Dinacharya, is a Sanskrit word made up of ‘Dina’, meaning day and ‘Acharya’, meaning activity/behaviour. This is designed to maintain and connect us with our circadian rhythm or internal body clocks. In
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What good can come of this? In times of stress, crisis, or trauma, people often ask that question. This year we’ve been hit by a pandemic that has caused hundreds of thousands
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The Humanity of Humans By Alfie Kohn I am looking at two photographs that are sitting on my desk. The first, which I clipped out of a newspaper, is of a teenage
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Don’t Hog the Spotlight There’s an old saying that when your people look good, you look good. And it’s true. Great leaders consistently find opportunities to showcase their direct reports’ talents or
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As a leader, there will be times when achievements are made, goals are reached, and the spotlight will shine in your direction. While the role of the leader is important, too many
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Friends provide emotional companionship and a sense of belonging, making life more meaningful and fulfilling. To belong is to matter.2 At its core, friendship is about connection. Intellectually challenging friendships keep your brain agile and
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People who practice mindfulness say it fundamentally changes how they experience life. For the past 40 years, researchers have been attempting to explain this in biological terms. Studies reveal that mindfulness may reduce anxiety
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There is a word in ancient Greek philosophy that describes a state of mind in which we remain mentally undisturbed regardless of the hardships and stresses that would otherwise cause us worry
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Abstract Light exposure triggers a range of physiological and behavioural responses that can improve and challenge health and well-being. Insights from laboratory studies have recently culminated in standards and guidelines for measuring
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