Sometimes, a few simple practices are all it takes to produce profound change.

For our most creative, generative work, we need space for exploration.

Like individuals, groups go through predictable phases of development.

Today, I want to bring forward another dimension of mindfulness – what I’m calling Collective Mindfulness.

Work. Rest. Both matter. What matters even more is how you approach them.

I lost one of my closest friends and colleagues, Cheryl Lower, at the end of February. In tribute to her, I’m dedicating this month’s piece to a few of the lessons learned from our 25 years of friendship.

When a promotion moves you out of day-to-day management and into a more strategic role, it can be hard to know where to focus your time.

Having a clear purpose is how we find meaning in our day-to-day activities, and how we sort through the noise and crush of daily demands, to focus on the work that will make the biggest difference.

As summer rolls in, consider taking stock of your work to be sure your routines and patterns still make sense. Are you spending your time and energy in ways that move you toward your goals? Or are there a few that aren’t serving you anymore, that you could shift?

If you’re like most professionals, every day brings a new set of challenges – new assignments, shifting market conditions, changing customer needs. No matter what your specific role or industry, one of the constants in your career is change. That can be completely overwhelming. When there are so many shifting circumstances, it can be difficult to know what to do.

Having good, strong connections to your colleagues and your network not only benefits you professionally. It can also make a difference to your long-term health and well-being. In addition, those strong friendships among people can have big impacts on the organization.