Year: 2023

How I reached Burnout In 2005 I reached burnout, after 26 years in a high stress, toxic work environment.  I felt like I had slammed into a cement wall.  I was 65 pounds over-weight and suffering from chronic migraines and digestive issues.  My relationship with my spouse was strained.  I had no more mental capacity […]

What is CQ? Cultural intelligence, also known as the cultural quotient or CQ refers to an individual’s ability to understand, appreciate, and effectively navigate different cultures. This type of intelligence has become increasingly important in our globalized world, where people from different backgrounds and cultures are working and living together more than ever before. CQ […]

About two years ago, my son Will was obsessed with Band-Aids. I would walk in the bathroom and find him sitting on the floor covering his knees, legs, and arms with Band-Aids. Sometimes I just found the evidence — a pile of packaging and wrappers. This habit was starting to get expensive, so I tried […]