Posts by Shira Miller
Make Your New Year’s Resolution Reality: 4 Ways to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Goals
Sometimes I see a quote that perfectly captures what I’m thinking. This being the start of a new year and all, in this case, it’s about making changes in your life – “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got,” by that ever popular source, Anonymous. In other…
Read More3 Ways to Promote Kindness at Work, According to CEOs
One of the best pieces of leadership advice I’ve heard didn’t come from a management guru or a TED Talk. Instead, the source was the 2002 movie Spider-Man, when an earnest Uncle Ben told Peter Parker, unaware of his nephew’s super hero identity, that “With great power comes great responsibility.” That adage certainly rings true in…
Read MorePracticing kindness at work is essential to attracting emerging talent
As someone who first joined corporate America over 30 years ago, it’s been gratifying to witness the demise of certain antiquated beliefs along with the predominance of the fax machine and pantyhose sold inside an egg-shaped container. Ideas like: The world will end if you ever cry in the office. You must constantly be, look,…
Read MoreWant to create a kinder culture at work? Start with this one critical component
Maybe you’ve read all the books on servant leadership or invested in coaching to become a more empathetic leader. That’s great, and kudos on your continued development. However, if you want to build a kinder culture, a critical but sometimes overlooked step involves starting with yourself and practicing self-compassion. After all, treating yourself with more…
Read More5 Ways to Lead with Kindness
Some things are undeniable – like the boiling point of water is 212°F, gravity dictates that what goes up, must come down and Dolly Parton, well, she’s a national treasure. You might know the sassy country music icon for more than 50 years of hit songs, high profile movie gigs, philanthropy and recent podcast and…
Read MoreWhy organizations should invest in a kinder culture – and how to do it
Some of the best life advice I ever received was imparted during elementary school. That’s where I was taught to share my snacks, listen without interrupting to what peers were saying, always make time for recess and be kind to others. Decades later, those same lessons can help us build better places to work –…
Read MoreWant to Super Charge Your Career and Well-Being? Sleep on It!
There used to be a set playbook for getting ahead in your career. Work a lot of hours, anticipate what your boss needs before they ask for it and constantly be hustling for more opportunities, promotions, and recognition. But as things have shifted in our culture, and employee well-being and engagement is more important than…
Read MoreWhy Sleep Always Wins the Rock-Paper-Scissors of Wellness – and How to Get More of It
Is it weird to be jealous of hibernating animals? If so, I’m guilty as charged. A former insomniac, these days I place a high value on getting a good night of sleep to fuel a happy existence. And I’m talking about quality slumber, not waking up every hour to freak out about how little shut…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Your Well-Being During Business Trips
Remember “The Twilight Zone,” the classic TV show that featured unforgettable stories with a twist? One of my favorite parts of the original series was host Rod Serling’s opening monologue, where he described the Twilight Zone as “a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light…
Read MoreImprove Employee Engagement by Becoming an Inclusive Leader
For us corporate types, employee engagement was a hot topic way before the pandemic. But between the Great Resignation, where millions of people left their jobs, to continued concerns about “quiet quitting,” creating positive places to work has become more critical than ever before. Something that can help all employees feel connected, motivated and seen…
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