Giving thanks

Giving thanks

As we in the United States prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to pass along our gratitude to you – the leaders who stretch, grow, fall, get up, and make the world a better place. We wish that we could gather all of you around the table to celebrate. But...
Networking for shy people

Networking for shy people

I’m naturally shy. (This will come as a shock to some of you.) When I meet a new person, I can get a bit tongue-tied. I may even come off as standoffish. My youngest even comments that I’m not super friendly with the people at Taco Bell. (Really? I am...
Find your voice

Find your voice

Shy by nature, Alice finds it difficult to speak up in meetings, even when she has a valuable perspective to share. She has been advised by her boss to be more talkative, but in spite of good intentions, Alice rarely speaks up. She often thinks of a great thing to say...
Stress relief at your desk

Stress relief at your desk

Don’t have time to head to the gym? While activity is probably the best stress buster, you can de-stress without a trip to the fitness center. A simple, brief head and neck stretch can help you calm down, reduce muscle tightness and relieve pain. CAUTION: As...