“Believe nothing no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and common sense.” ~Buddha I have an awful sense of direction. Honestly, I need to rely on Waze to go anywhere that is not part of my regular commute or daily life. I love that app because I know when listening to it (most times), that I will get [...]
As we are in the final stretch of 2016 it’s the perfect time of year to reflect at what we’ve enjoyed, accomplished, endured, and never got to; and of our decisions, mistakes and failures. It’s also a time to look ahead for what a new year can bring. But should we be looking at past, present and future goals only once a year?I believe the aversion to this is the time we allocate in reflecting and [...]
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, a holiday whose origin was based upon giving thanks, expressing gratitude and sharing with others. This is often the time of year that we are reminded to be thankful and express gratitude. However, I would recommend that expressing should not just be limited to the third Thursday of November but we embrace doing so 365 days a year for a couple of reasons: Improved Health, Well-Being & Productivity Expressing gratitude makes [...]
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain We wish it was that easy! Trying to find out who we are, and what our purpose is in life is just not that easy. For most of us life is an uneven journey with twists and the unexpected. A journey of finding out about what we want, what we [...]
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 6th. Halloween will be over, the holidays imminent, and snow is around the corner. For many the time change signals the start of a long, dark winter. This year why not take the scare out of the time change and turn it into an opportunity. In the spring we “spring forward” and clean out our closets, clear out the garage, wash the windows, etc. This fall adopt [...]
On a daily basis we are all placed in countless situations that require us to behave a certain way. As we mature, we receive both positive and negative feedback that helps shape who we are, but how do we know if the behaviors we are naturally drawn to are helping us to achieve our goals or somehow getting in our way? The answer is simple, self-awareness. Self-awareness is a powerful gift that allows us [...]
“Agility is perhaps the most critical ability, mindset and skill needed today.” Vulnerable is defined as, capable of being physically or emotionally wounded1. The business definition of vulnerability states - the degree to which people, property, resources, systems, and cultural, economic, environmental, and social activity is susceptible to harm, degradation, or destruction on being exposed to a hostile agent or factor.2 A well-known and respected author, researcher and presenter on vulnerability is Brene Brown, who [...]
Cheryl Jacobs, Senior VP, Executive Coach, and Leadership Developer & Facilitator of MCG Partners will present at the American Institute for Architects (AIA) HR Roundtable conference in Boston, MA on October 6, 2016. […]
MCG Partners is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming HCI Learning and Leadership Development Conference, September 20th – 21st at the Boston Seaport World Trade Center, MA at booth #2 and the NEHRA conference, September 28th – 30th at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel on Cape Cod, MA at booth #54. We are dedicated to the development and success of the Human Resources profession and community, welcome the [...]
We know that living under stressful conditions has emotional and often physical consequences. So why do we have so much trouble taking action to reduce our stress levels and improve our lives? How can we better manage stress and pressure and how it impacts how we make decisions and interact with others? Researchers at Yale University have an answer. They found that stress reduces areas of the brain responsible for [...]
