When I first read about the different types of power in organizations, I felt a deep discomfort as I realized the multiple types of power I held. I didn't want to inadvertently cause harm through lack of self-awareness about my layers of privilege and levels of influence.

On March 2, 2020, I started in a new role heading up a new team – I was thrilled for the opportunity, and ready to dive in. Two weeks later, as we wrapped up the day on Friday, March 13, I said to a co-worker, “You might want to forward your desk phone to your cell phone. I don’t think we’re coming back on Monday.”

Our society often glorifies individualism and self-reliance, and the idea of self-care has gained significant traction in recent years. From bubble baths to meditation apps, the focus on personal well-being has become a cornerstone of modern wellness culture.

Burnout is more than just a bad day at work; it's a prolonged response to chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.

It’s that time again – the season for goal setting and intentionality, whether it’s in your personal life or at work. Everyone is making lists and thinking about systems, and teams are gearing up for strategic planning to guide business objectives for the next fiscal year.

No internet. No cell service. No tv. No people. Sound like a dream, or your worst nightmare? I took myself on a solo 48-hour retreat, tucked away in a little cabin in the woods, perched on a cliff above the ocean.

Many years ago, in a universe far, far away, I had a bad performance review. I remember sitting down in the meeting room with a normal level of jitters, ready to talk about my accomplishments from the past year – and leaving 45 minutes later in tears, feeling betrayed, shocked, and deeply confused.