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Beyond “Wearing Many Hats”: The Cost of Undefined Roles
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“We need someone who can wear many hats.” It sounds like an opportunity. A compliment, even. They trust me. They see my potential. And then, slowly, the hats multiply. You cover for someone on leave. You become the go-to person for questions no one else can answer. You absorb tasks from eliminated positions. You…
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The Learning Zone at Work: How We Grow Without Burning Out
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Most workplaces still treat growth like a test: sink or swim, figure it out, push harder.But that’s not how humans learn best. Neuroscience, positive psychology, and experiential education all point to one simple truth: We grow most effectively in the learning zone—not the comfort zone, and definitely not the overwhelm zone. The Science: Challenge…
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Employer Dissonance and Trust: Recognizing It and What to Do About It
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“Does what my employer says match what they do?”If you’ve ever asked this, you’re touching on the heart of employer dissonance—the gap between stated values, policies, or commitments and employees’ lived experiences. It’s easy for that gap to creep in, hard to ignore once it becomes visible, and dangerous to culture when ignored. Why…
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The Pros and Cons of Frameworks:
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Useful Tools or Limiting Boxes? Frameworks are everywhere—in leadership, project management, training, evaluation, and decision-making. They give us a way to make sense of complex work, and they often come with the promise of clarity and consistency. But as helpful as frameworks can be, they also come with trade-offs. The Benefits of Frameworks At…
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Building Momentum When Life Feels Stuck
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When Everything Feels Too HeavyHave you ever felt so overwhelmed by a situation that even the smallest step forward felt impossible? Maybe it was a tough project at work, a conflict with a friend, or just the weight of too many responsibilities. In those moments, it’s easy to feel paralyzed — stuck between knowing…
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Building Resilient Positivity: Gratitude and Growth Without Ignoring Hard Truths
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When we hit roadblocks—whether in our work, relationships, or personal growth—it’s easy to spiral into frustration. Last week, I shared the idea that feeling stuck isn’t a flaw, but a signal. This week, I want to take that idea further: What do we do once we hear the signal? One powerful response is building…
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Toxic Work Environments Fuel Burnout — Here’s How to Spot One
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Burnout doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It often takes root in environments where dysfunction is normalized — where pressure is high, support is low, and psychological safety is nonexistent. In other words: burnout is often a symptom of a toxic workplace. Toxic environments aren’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes they hide behind high performance,…
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Burnout Isn’t a Personal Problem. It’s an Organizational One.
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When burnout shows up, the first instinct is often to tell people to “practice more self-care.” But as Christina Maslach, one of the foremost burnout researchers, has made clear: Burnout is a sign of a broken system – not a broken person. It’s not about resilience workshops, yoga at lunch, or better time-blocking. It’s…