From Burnout to Boundary Violations

Studies link burnout to boundary violations, such as work consistently intruding on personal time.

In addition to lost productivity and poor performance, it is also contributing to the record number of employees leaving their jobs in what has become known as the “great resignation.” By contrast, when employees believe their voices are heard and their boundaries respected, they become more engaged with their organization.

Have you taken steps to identify, set, and maintain healthy boundaries at work, for your employees and your managers to build trust, improve resilience, and contribute to a higher-performing environment for everyone?

The WPO's "50 Fastest"

The WPO’s “50 Fastest” creates an opportunity for women to be recognized among peer entrepreneurs at the top of their game. 

The Women Presidents Organization and JPMorgan Chase will be sharing the 15th annual “50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies” ranking.

Founded in 1997, the WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting women who own multi-million-dollar companies, with more than 2,000 members across 11 countries.

WPO CEO Camille Burns says, "Recognition plays an important role in helping to improve the environment for today’s women entrepreneurs and level the playing field for future leaders. The 50 Fastest ranking showcases and celebrates women who are leading some of the fastest-growing businesses around the globe, and provides significant brand exposure."

Read the full Forbes interview here.  Applications to apply are due by February 25, 2022.

EAM = Emotionally Aware Manager

The new position that will be necessary at every firm during and post-COVID?  According to Dorie Clark, Emotionally Aware Manager (EAM).

Accountability Matters

All leaders say they want accountability, but actually getting it embedded in the culture isn't as easy as it looks.

In his HBR article entitled “The Best Teams Hold Themselves Accountable,” Joseph Grenny suggests that the worst teams have no accountability, mediocre teams rely on the boss for accountability, and the best teams hold themselves accountable.

What happens to teams without accountability?  Find out.