Yesterday I was cleaning out the drawers in my office and I found a bundle of colored pencils. And I thought, why would I have these? Then I remembered how much I used to enjoy coloring mandalas and it prompted me to review the research on the benefits of coloring. Let’s take a look…

There’s no question that all of us are under an unusual amount of stress. And when we are under acute levels of stress, our decision-making process is impaired. Yet, while much of our lives are on hold, there are still important decisions that need to be made. Here are a few things to consider before you make major decisions in your life.

More than four decades of research has unequivocally shown that trust in teams is vital for the effective functioning of work relationships. Trust becomes become especially relevant in environments where there’s a need for high interdependence, close cooperation, teamwork, and flexibility – which are some of the primary characteristics of virtual environments. So, how do you increase trust? Is it a skill that can be learned?

As we re-engineer the way work gets done, perhaps it’s time to incorporate more empathy and care into our interactions so they will hopefully be a permanent part of our work life. In fact, research shows that when we take time to develop stronger relationships, we are more cooperative, collaborative, and productive (Kim & Robert, 2019). Let’s learn how…