Emotional intelligence: The key to being a successful leader
What makes a stellar individual contributor does not sustain a good manager. Managers are often promoted to their leadership positions due to demonstrated experience…
Tips for improving emotional intelligence
I keep on hearing about “emotional intelligence,” how do I harness it? The practice of emotional intelligence begins with mindfulness skills. Taking even a minute to check in with how you are feeling can have a…
Mindful breathing for stress reduction
Certain kinds of mindful breathing can activate your parasympathetic nervous system which initiates the relaxation response, depresses heart rate, blood pressure and respiration…
Taking a mindful break
Many of you have shared with me that the current pace of life does not feel sustainable — between constantly shifting COVID-19 landscapes and ongoing sociopolitical conflicts around the world — it has been a…
Burnout vs stress: What’s taking over corporate America?
“Burnout” was initially coined in the 1970s by American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger to describe consequences of persistent and…
6 simple ways to become more grateful
One of the most powerful ways to rewire the brain for more joy and less stress is to focus on gratitude. Earlier this year, I wrote about importance of cultivating gratitude in daily living. Here are 6 simple ways to become more grateful…