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I am excited to introduce my friend, Crystal Kadakia, in this Guest Post.  She is a rising thought leader and generational expert.  Her insightful message is made more powerful in that she is, herself, a member of Generation Y, the Millennial Generation.   Do you still talk about Millennials like you just don’t get them at your organization? Who are they? What motivates them? Why...Read More

Anxiety has been around for millenniums, but the concept of biological stress is a fairly recent study. In the late 1950’s Hans Selye began to identify and document stress. His discovery has exploded into multiple sub studies on how to combat this debilitating menace. Stress will always be with us, but there are proactive ways of dealing with it. Overcoming stress is possible. Eliminating stress...Read More

Do you feel yanked around by your work, your life, or both? Does the mountain (the pile), in front of you seem insurmountable? Does your list of “to do’s” choke and marginalize what you have already accomplished? Do you feel overwhelmed? Stress is unavoidable. But we can complicate the problem. We get involved in exacerbating it. Actually, when it comes to exacerbating stress, nothing has...Read More

There was a group of tourists visiting a small village in Europe.  They walked by an old man sitting on a wooden fence.  One of the tourists asked, “Were there any great people born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope.  Just babies!” That story raises an important point.  Growth takes time.  It is a process.  It must be intentional.  It’s never accidental.  And...Read More

Need an easy conversation starter? Ask any leader or member of management to share their thoughts about and experiences with Millennials in the workplace. Undoubtedly you’ll find yourself engaged in a timely and often-opinionated discussion. On the other hand, sit down with a Millennial employee and ask them to share their experiences since entering the workforce. How different are the points of view expressed by...Read More

We all have our style of reacting. Some people are submarines and some are destroyers. When people react with their emotions the destroyers will throw out depth charges seeking their targets. This creates waves of various sizes and shapes. Submarines are under the surface plotting and maneuvering when to fire the “surprise”. Both types, when following their emotions, create barriers to healthy communication. The tactics...Read More