by Mark Cook
Conflict pushes most of us into a fight or flight mentality. We either rush into debate or shrink into artificial agreement for fear of damaging the relationship. Both mentalities prevent deeper understanding, better solutions, and richer relationships. But not all...
by Mark Cook
When we are feeling burned out, we long for what’s commonly dubbed “work-life balance.” A healthy work-life integration essentially means meeting your deadlines and progressing at work while still maintaining time for friends, family, and personal interests....
by Mark Cook
At a recent leadership retreat, I was reminded that resolve is a key component to improving both personally and organizationally. Lasting change cannot occur without resolve. But when motivation wanes, how exactly can we encourage our employees (and ourselves) to be...