The Performance Alchemy News
Beat the Burnout Blues: How Employee Engagement Lights a Fire Under Your Team (and Keeps Them From Burning Out!)
Feeling the heat from a team teetering on the edge of burnout? You're not alone. As a burnout expert (and sanity saver!), I've seen the toll exhaustion takes on both employees and businesses. But here's the good news: burnout isn't an inevitable fate, it's the...
When Passion Takes Flight: Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Avoiding Burnout
Remember the movie "Up"? In it, the elderly man, Carl Fredricksen, ties thousands of balloons to his house and floats away on an adventure. It's a fantastical tale of passion and dreams taking flight, quite literally. But did you know that a real-life Carl Fredricksen...
From Specialists to Strategists: Why Cross-Training is the Secret Weapon of Successful Companies
In most organizations, the focus is often on developing industry expertise. While having experts who can score the goals for your company is crucial, it doesn't necessarily make them well-rounded team players. To run a successful business, you need more than just...
What Greece Taught Me About Burnout Prevention: Always Have Something to Give
Visiting Greece was an unforgettable experience, filled with beautiful landscapes, rich history, and incredible food. But beyond the typical tourist attractions, there was something unique about the Greek hospitality that left a lasting impression on me. Nearly every...
Greek Wisdom on Work, Life, and Balance
This week, I’m traveling in Athens, Greece — soaking up the rich history and awe-inspiring architecture. From the majestic Parthenon perched atop the Acropolis to the ancient Agora where philosophers once debated, every corner of this city is a treasure trove of...
How to Solve Problems Like a Pro
I was visiting my mom this past week, sleeping in her guest room which had an AC wall unit. No one typically uses that room, so it stands to reason that she wasn’t aware the AC wasn’t properly working. It would turn on but after a few minutes, turn off, leaving a red...
The Trust Debate: Office Spaces vs. Virtual Places
We're way past COVID. The way we work has completely transformed with more and more people working remotely and yet the debate over the effectiveness and trustworthiness of physical versus virtual workplaces continues to spark discussions. According to a study by the...
Is Leadership Training Just for Managers? Think Again!
Forget the old days of leadership being just for the guys (and it usually was guys) at the top. In today's crazy fast-paced business world, everyone needs a little leadership magic. That's right, I'm talking about investing in leadership training for your entire crew....
Can You Go Off Script? Lessons on Empowering Employees from a Shark Sighting 🦈
This week, I experienced a situation that left me both shaken and reflective. It all started during a rare weekday off, spent at the beach with a friend. We've begun a tradition of taking a low-key Monday retreat every couple of months, a chance to decompress and...
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