I want to talk about what it means to create work-life harmony.

I created this term to take the stress out of work-life balance. It better describes the state of being where you feel you have enough time for both work and life. And not just enough time, but quality time.

Think about onboarding for a minute. When you onboard new employees, you're doing more than just handing them a stack of forms to fill out, introducing them to their manager, and showing them where the restrooms are—you're demonstrating your organization's core values.

It happens to the best of them: your staff is short-staffed. Whether due to a high staff turnover or unexpected employee absences, short staffing can be arduous for managers and employees alike.

You're sitting in a meeting, and your boss or client is talking. You want to interrupt, but you know that's rude. You want to add something but don't know if it's appropriate at the moment.

A job is not just a place where you earn a living. It should be a place where you feel valued and respected. It should develop your skills, challenge you, and make you feel valued. If your job doesn't do that, it's time to think about something different!

It's easy to love your job when you're first starting out. You see the potential ahead of you—the new things you'll learn, all the fabulous projects you'll work on, and the fantastic people you will meet.

When working remotely, it can be hard to separate ourselves from our work. Without an office to leave, it's all too easy to never turn off.

Your career path will likely look much more like a winding road than a straightforward climb.

Have you ever thought about your purpose in life?

Whether you offer strategic consulting, outsourcing, or growth services, adding Client Advisory Services (CAS) to your repertoire can earn your firm more money and boost your reputation.

This month is a turning point into the summer meridian. The cold is leaving, and we welcome the warmth of spring turning to summer.

Often, we let work take precedence over everything else in our lives. Our professional desires can make us ignore other aspects of our well-being.

Do you think you are a good listener? Would your team agree with you?

Do you think you can unplug for 24 hours? No cellphones. No technology at all. Just being present. And then think about how many times you check your phone throughout the day.

We live in a fast-paced world—and understanding mindfulness has never been more important.

We're a couple of weeks into 2022. Have you kept your new year's resolutions?

If you’ve struggled to keep your resolutions in the past, don’t lose hope. More than half of all resolutions fail, but this year that doesn't have to be you.

You are responsible for your happiness—only you. I know it sounds harsh, but the sooner you realize this, the sooner you can shape your world based on your own needs. You’ll no longer need validation at every turn. You won’t blame others for your problems or unhappiness.

Maybe you’re constantly thinking and worrying about work. Or perhaps childcare and other personal commitments are making you stressed. How do you manage the day-to-day while carving out time for yourself, your health, and your needs when you’re “always-on”? Some people feel guilty and that their own needs don’t matter as much as everyone else’s. I’ve definitely been there. But that can’t be further from the truth…

Mentoring is a two-way street. We need to seek mentors for ourselves to achieve our goals, but we also need to look for people to mentor. Becoming a mentor requires both people in the relationship to buy in to the process to ensure it will meet the goals of the mentee.