Through years of working with and for various organizations and industries, I have yet to meet one person who said they did not care if their people or teams struggled with resilience, had low morale, suffered from burnout, or experienced low productivity. Of course, every leader wants successful, happy, content, engaged, and resilient people. Right?Continue reading “Workplace Resilience: Where Do We Start?”
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Parts Unknown
Much has been said, and will continue to be said, about Anthony Bourdain. I know he made me feel more brave and in awe of the world–not just of the bright and shiny facade of the places we travel, but the small treasures hidden around crooked corners, of the people and the food and theContinue reading “Parts Unknown”
Resilient Lawyers: The Drum That I’ll Keep Beating
“50 percent [of attorneys polled] said their career in law had adversely affected their mental health, while 79 percent said that they would not feel comfortable seeking support from their law firm if they were suffering from a mental health concern.” This came from The American Lawyer’s article We Need an Open Dialogue on MentalContinue reading “Resilient Lawyers: The Drum That I’ll Keep Beating”
Of Grit and Grace
Several years ago, had someone told me I would make the choice to compete in an endurance race that involved crawling under barbed wire through rocky mud pits, hurling oneself over 15 foot high walls and jumping over fire pits, I would have thought they were crazy. At a petite 5’3″, I am hardly anContinue reading “Of Grit and Grace”
Akin Gump Makes Steps to Improve Attorney Well-being. What Can Your Firm Do?
In response to increasing rates of depression, anxiety, addiction and suicide among attorneys, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has taken great strides in making the emotional and mental well-being of their lawyers a priority. Beginning in June, the Akin Gump Washington D.C. office will have on-site counselors available for appointments one day each week. This isContinue reading “Akin Gump Makes Steps to Improve Attorney Well-being. What Can Your Firm Do?”
My Valentine to Charlottesville: Resiliency Engagement Sessions for Non-Profits
Two weeks ago, I announced that I would be offering, pro bono, a one hour Resiliency Engagement Session for up to four local non-profits as my Valentine to the city that I call home. In the last year, Charlottesville has had to time and again dig deep into its resiliency as it has faced murderousContinue reading “My Valentine to Charlottesville: Resiliency Engagement Sessions for Non-Profits”
February Valentine for Non-profits: FREE Resiliency Engagement Session!
Are you a leader of a non-profit organization in the Charlottesville, VA area? Do you wonder if your team is as resilient as they could be? Are you looking for an engaging trainer and speaker for your 2018 professional development calendar? I am sending some Valentines and want to send one to your organization! DuringContinue reading “February Valentine for Non-profits: FREE Resiliency Engagement Session!”
Renee Branson 