Calling at Work

A calling at work is not about a job title, a promotion, or the size of your paycheck. It is the quiet conviction that what you do matters — that your work is meaningful, aligned with your values, and connected to a purpose bigger than the back‑to‑back meetings on your calendar. Research shows that onlyContinue reading “Calling at Work”

Laughter at Work

Laughter is more than a pleasant moment — it is a physical and mental reset. It increases oxygen flow, relaxes muscles, lowers cortisol, boosts immunity, and releases endorphins that help the body recover from stress. Mentally, it reduces anxiety, sharpens thinking, and strengthens resilience. As neuroscientist Dr. Sophie Scott explains: “Laughter is a social behaviorContinue reading “Laughter at Work”

Trust at Work

Early in my career, I experienced a pivotal moment that positively changed my life at work. It was an epiphany – a mental “click” that has guided me throughout my career. This moment of clarity occurred at a leadership luncheon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The speaker was Scott Caewood with the Great Place to Work Institute.Continue reading “Trust at Work”

Anxiety at Work

My entire life I have suffered from anxiety, especially in the mornings. My anxiety does not require a trigger — it is a mental health condition I have lived with my entire life. It was not until I was thirty-eight that I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the term for excessive and persistentContinue reading “Anxiety at Work”