Just Do It… or Just Say No?

by Erin You are sitting in a meeting. It is winding down and there are some to do items. “We need someone to volunteer to be our block captain.” “Who can oversee a mentor program for the new hires?” “Who will get the teacher appreciation gifts?” Even if you were sitting on your hands, you …Continue reading »

Balance: They Don’t Call It An Act For Nothin’

By Erin Are you happy with your work life balance?  My friend Betsy explained to me that the word “balance” is misleading as it implies “equal” and that for her it’s more like a pendulum that is always swinging. It never stops in the middle. Never. Sometimes we are working more than we want, and …Continue reading »