Professionals everywhere are susceptible to a problem known as imposter syndrome. For some people, this condition is a distraction that can prevent or stunt professional growth. For others, imposter syndrome can cause debilitating fear, a sudden lack of confidence,...

Everyone who has ever had a job has, at some point, experienced work-related stress. Even if your work is something you love, there can be stressful elements. Without proper help, both short- and long-term stress can eventually harm your mental and physical health....

As of June 2020, about 40% of the labor force was working from home. If you're a manager who is used to leading teams in person, remote work can be challenging. Virtual teams can experience setbacks in productivity, especially under stressful circumstances like a...

Happy National Day of Unplugging! As I was writing this blog last Sunday I took the message to heart, put my computer down, and invited my daughter to take a walk with me into town. We popped in a little store and I picked up three stones with inspirational messages...

Announcing Strong Training & Coaching On-Demand The world of work is changing faster than ever - and even though it feels like there’s more and more to accomplish in less and less time, people need training and development support now more than ever. In fact,...

At the onset and subsequent spread of the pandemic, it was never more evident that we were all connected. All of us on this planet. I reflected deeply on that physical and spiritual connection. But that deeper reflection quickly gave way to the business at hand - of...

Working from home has become the new normal, and before this year companies had little experience managing remote workers. While many at-home professionals are reporting success in their environment, managers face many challenges with distant teams. Staff morale,...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) drove millions of people indoors and away from their favorite businesses this year. Although society is slowly beginning to visit restaurants and other small outdoor spaces again, the concern about the spread of the infectious disease is still...

Thousands of people across the country have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. If you’re one of the many professionals trying to re-enter the job market, this is an undoubtedly challenging time. Searching for a new occupation in a...