Posts by Rebekah Barnett

Musician Bruce Springsteen once said, “A time comes when you need to stop waiting for the man you want to become and start being the man you want to be.” When you look at your life thus far, do you see yourself making progress or going nowhere? In his book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth:…

Mentoring relationships exist throughout history and in pop culture: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams, Gandalf and Frodo, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Having someone walk alongside you to inspire, motivate, and challenge you in your life or career is so valuable, but not all mentors are built the same. Here…

As managers and leaders, it’s important to learn how to effectively manage conflict. But solving a problem is almost irrelevant if you’re unable to preserve the integrity of the relationship in the process. This is why one of the critical components of conflict management is compassion. Let’s look at some ways you can incorporate compassion…

If your business doesn’t currently invest in workplace wellness, you may be wondering why you should. Workplace wellness has been linked to greater productivity, fewer employees calling out sick, and an overall increase in employee workplace satisfaction. If you’re not sure where to start, here are 6 ways you can improve wellness at your workplace.…

If your productivity has plummeted in the past two years, you’re in good company. According to bbc.com, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental effect on our ability to focus and get work done. But a new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start! So let’s look at 5 ways you can bounce…

According to a poll by Gallup, “Fifty-two percent of voluntarily exiting employees say their manager or organization could have done something to prevent them from leaving their job.” With over half of employees willingly leaving workplaces, managers can’t and shouldn’t assume their business is somehow exempt from this problem. But attracting and retaining quality employees…

What Is Resiliency? Merriam-Webster defines resiliency as an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change. Resiliency is more than just “bouncing back.” It’s learning how to take what life throws at you in-stride. It’s allowing the rocky parts of life to grow and shape you as a person. This is incredibly…