Jan 13, 2026 | boundaries, communication, core values, culture, personal development, professional development, relationships
“My right to swing my fist ends where your nose begins,” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. When my husband added Landman to our queue, I wasn’t the least bit interested. It just didn’t appeal to me. However, he asked me to give it a try, and from the very first...
Nov 19, 2025 | Article Bank, boundaries, burnout, communication, core values, culture, leadership
What are you celebrating? What are you reinforcing? As a leader (or parent), have you ever sat back and thought about the behaviors you are reinforcing with your team? My husband and I adopted two new dogs in March. I’ve been fortunate in that most of my dogs have had...
Nov 3, 2025 | Article Bank, boundaries, communication, core values, decision making, happiness at work, professional development
“We don’t hire people to bake brownies. We bake brownies to hire people.” If you’ve never heard of Greyston Bakery, you’re missing out. This Yonkers-based business uses an Open Hiring® Model to hire for entry-level bakery positions without judgment of a person’s past,...
Sep 16, 2025 | boundaries, core values, goal setting, Individual Philanthropy, mental health, nonprofit, personal development, self leadership, Service
A few years ago, I was a Counselor in a Day Treatment Facility for the severely mentally Ill. One of our clients believed that they needed to donate 100% of their income to charity. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m a HUGE proponent of philanthropy and supporting...
Sep 8, 2025 | boundaries, burnout, core values, decision making, mental health, personal development, professional development, relationships, self care
“I should be doing more.” The most common question I’m asked regarding boundaries is, “How do I get rid of the guilt?” And if I’m being honest, it’s my biggest challenge as well. After all, if we’re setting boundaries, there’s a good chance that means we’re “doing...
Mar 10, 2025 | assertiveness, boundaries, comfortable, communication, core values, mental health, people pleasing, relationships
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with something someone said or did… but knew they meant absolutely nothing by it? Let’s talk about what I like to call “Sweet Old Man Syndrome.” (This happens with women, too!) Sweet Old Man Syndrome occurs when you interact with...
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