by Mark Cook
Stress is a normal reaction to the demands of life. In small doses stress can be good, motivating us to get things done and better our performance. But too often today, stress can be debilitating and stop us in our tracks. With the COVID-19 pandemic, work from...
by Mark Cook
You may be surprised to learn that there is no best leadership style. There are actually many good ways to lead. The key is knowing how to choose the most effective style for the situation you’re facing. The best leaders have this ability. Certainly, there are one or...
by Mark Cook
What’s the opposite of empathy? Apathy? Indifference? Lack of interest? Callousness? Dismissiveness? Empathy is the ability to sense and articulate other’s feelings and viewpoints. We begin to practice empathy when we demonstrate an active interest...
by Mark Cook
This is a chaotic time for families. Suddenly we are all home together. We are working, schooling, and living together. What an opportunity we have now that we may never have again! Are you making the most of the possibilities that are right in front...
by Mark Cook
“We just need to be more mindful.” I’m hearing this statement frequently in answer to almost any question in my seminars. While seeking clarification about meaning, I get a variety of responses from self-awareness to mature to compassion. Mindfulness can...
by Mark Cook
I have a designer friend who accepted a job that she knew she could really own. In the interview process, she was encouraged to hear that she would have the opportunity to (finally) utilize her talents to move the company forward in creative and innovative...
