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There are a lot of theories out there about how to be 'your best' at work. Let me take a quick look at the leading theories: Here's one--Play to your strengths at work. Try to work primarily on tasks and responsibilities that you enjoy and tasks a... More...

I am constantly meeting caregivers who have cared for loved ones, are currently caring for a loved one, or has some story in regard to caregiving. Some of them end up as "great stories" and experiences, but not always. I wish to share one brave so... More...

The “Fifties Weekend” held in and around the Wildwood Convention Center, on the Jersey Shore, lived up to the city’s namesake: a) first there was a Fri night dance MC’d by a former Philly radio personality/DJ, Jerry Blavat, “The Geeter (or was it t... More...

Caregiver Stress Accounts for 27% Increase in Health Insurance for Employers The impact of Elder Care issues on corporate America will continue to grow as our elderly population increases. Employees juggling job responsibilities with care giving ar... More...

Resilience and Well-Being Stress is a very powerful force that involves awareness, attention and energy. It can be managed and empower you. If you let stress control you, the resulting distress can be harmful to your body, mind, and spirit. ... More...

Managing Stress: Definitions, Diagnostics and Therapeutics or “How to Practice Safe Stress!” What’s your first thought when you read the word “stress”: tension, frustration, deadlines, your teen, your boss, the economy, your 401K? Actually, stress... More...

Deadlines. Commitments. Obligations. Time constraints. Terrorists. Business and personal goals. Wait a minute! Did I say terrorists? What were your sources of stress on September 10, 2001? How well did you communicate with your colleagues, staff, ... More...

What’s your first thought when you read the word “stress”: tension, frustration, deadlines, your teen, your boss, the economy, your 401K? Actually, stress is an interactive process between the external threats or demands of a situation (including p... More...

My father used to say that for people to be happy they need something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to. He said this long before anyone had invented positive psychology, back when happiness was the domain of philosophers, prie... More...

The holidays are supposed to be cheery and bright. It's a time when we show our love and goodwill toward our friends and family and those with whom we work. But the holidays are also a time of extra hassle in our stressed-out lives. And during these ... More...

Stressed Out America I was asked by a writer for Time Magazine to comment as a workplace expert on an interview she conducted with a well known Indian "business guru". Swami Parthasarathy was quoted in Time's October 29, 2007 issue stating... More...

"The most rain we’ve had in about 80 years!” That’s what the news reported as a result of the constant rain that had been falling for days, fully expediting my lesson about the downside of having a fully finished basement. I... More...

Millions of people will arrive at their 2008 holidays with unavoidable concerns about the state of the economy, the world, and their personal wellbeing. In addition to normal holiday stress, additional concerns will arise from what they see around th... More...

To be effective and lasting, corporate social responsibility must complement an organization's entire business strategy - particularly staff development. With a focus on experiential learning, philanthropy-based training and development programs can ... More...

There is a significant relationship between time management and stress management. If you are a better time manager, you experience less stress and if you manage your stress, you are a better time manager. Time and stress are siblings. If they get al... More...

As the demands placed upon leaders increase, so does the level of stress. Researchers agree that a certain amount of stress is necessary to maintain vitality and a zest for life. However, too much stress can cause health problems, impair performanc... More...

Coke. It's is the real thing! That slogan captured the essence of how the Coca-Cola Company wanted consumers to perceive their cola - as refreshing, sparkling, and authentic. And it worked. Slogans change but for me Coke remains the real thing; it st... More...

"The management of self is critical. Without it, leaders may do more harm than good. Like incompetent physicians, incompetent managers make people sicker and less vital." — Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus, Leaders (in a chapter entitled ... More...

Flip Flippen is the Founder and President of The Flippen Group and author of the new book called The Flip Side - Break Free of the Behaviors That Hold You Back. Flip is a man with an uncompromising mission: to build relationships and processes that b... More...

Two recent experiences have reminded me that adapting to 11th hour changes is vital for success as a public presenter. The first experience was as a keynote speaker at the annual luncheon for the Montgomery County, MD Conference & Visitors B... More...

"Our responsibility as individuals is to be true to our own souls and NOT sell out to the System. If we cannot help heal the System we are in, then we must leave the System and find a better opportunity, even if we have to create our own system ... More...

"Soon after the completion of Disney World someone said, 'Isn't it too bad Walt Disney didn't live to see this'. I replied, 'He did see it — that's why it's here'." — Mike Vance, Creative Director, Walt Disney Studios Visioni... More...

There was once a time when New York City held the sole claim to the moniker, “the city that never sleeps.” But due to a growing workload and an ever expanding work day, that designation no longer applies only to the Big Apple.... More...

Time Management. An interesting concept, and a topic that Solutions EAP is asked to present fairly often in a workshop format. It occurs to me that what employers are really interested in, is productivity. To actually manage time is an ox... More...

It was sometime after dinner when my MBA wife calmly told our twelve-year old son: "Shut up, sit down and just do what you´re told." Not exactly his three core competencies. And not exactly her most motivational moment. Some Back... More...

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