We love it when smart thinkers challenge buzzwords, which is why we love Laurie’s post this week as she endeavors to define Authentic behavior in the workplace and explore the deeper meanings of this important idea. After reading the post, take a moment and think about what is most authentic about...
We all flirt with burn-out for a million reasons. Here are five strategies from Laurie to help us put out the flames before they consume us and making a difference at work. How many of these things are you doing already? What more can you do to invest in your sanity and impact? - InPower Editors...
As we approach summer, I'm reminded of the family road trip. The kind with screaming kids, barking dogs and parents hoping they don't harm one of those screaming kids. The family road trip seems an apt analogy to end this month's theme of preserving your mental health with emotional...
April is Stress Awareness Month, so guess what we'll be writing about a lot? Yes! How to manage stress! We're kicking it off with Laurie Erdman, a true expert in the art of stress release, health and getting a lot done. - InPower Editors Imagine if there were a disease affecting three out of four...
On average, we make 11.7 career changes according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a lot of rebounds, comebacks and course corrections. I know I have followed my authentic self onto a new path close to a dozen times so far. Career shifts are never easy, but always worth it. This article...
There is nothing that will ruin your day or drain your energy faster than having to deal with a jerk at work. You know whom I’m talking about. The guy who slams a door in your face. The gal who yells. The guy who throws a temper tantrum when you disagree with him. Yes, it would be great if this...
What do you do when you burn out? Some people run away. Some people run away and then run back after figuring out how not to burn out any more. Laurie (our hero!) did the latter and shares with us her wisdom Great read! - InPower Editors I feel great. I share this because I’m getting a lot of...
The "have it all" debate is getting old, but that doesn't mean we still don't want it all! Laurie provides some great insight into what it takes to have it all. - InPower Editors Last week I shared a manifesto of sorts about how I’ve come to realize – after years of resisting – that we can “have...
We talk so much about "authenticity" at work, but what does it really mean to be an authentic leader? Laurie takes us on a deep dive and shares her own experience with authenticity in today's post. - InPower Editors Authenticity is all the rage these days. Be your authentic self. Let your freak...
It's so easy to feel burned out, but what if it's all in your head? Get a little inspiration for lighting your fire from Laurie, today! - InPower Editors Burnout doesn’t exist. It’s an urban legend, a myth designed to get us to feel bad about ourselves. No, I haven’t turned all Marissa Mayer on...
