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7 Energizing Activities to Jump-Start Your Day Mornings can be a tough part of the day. Maybe we did not sleep well. Maybe we are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Maybe we woke up during the night, so we are not well rested. You may be like me, and you...

It is Time We Reengage, Renew, and Reignite Our Desire to Find Solutions. Early in my Navy career, I had a boss who told me that one of my main jobs was to find, search for, and identify problems that were getting in the way of our mission. And then seconds later he...

How to Stay Calm and Focused During a Crisis Everyone has a natural response to the stress caused by a crisis. Some people seem to be easily overwhelmed, while others seem to become even more focused. While research indicates that our responses to stress is partly...

Building Confidence and Resiliency Through a Crisis: Training, Tools, and Leadership Matter Many people freeze during a crisis. Think about the last time you witnessed a medical emergency, an automobile accident, or a fire. Many people freeze into inactivity, which is...

Can You Lead a Great Team in a Hybrid or Remote Environment? The answer is yes. But it takes strong leaders who communicate well for remote and hybrid teams to flourish. Some people love the energy of working around other people. For those people to be most productive...

Tips for Defeating Negative Self-Talk What if we only let the voices inside our heads speak to us the way we speak to dogs? When we talk to dogs, we are enthusiastic, positive, and sweet. What if we only allowed our self-talk in a positive way? “Who is the best person...