Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …
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Growing up poor in Kentucky, I was the youngest of three daughters raised by a single mother who managed to support us on about $70 a week. Despite our financial struggles, my mother instilled in me …
[Read more...] about From Poor to Prosperous: A Journey of Resilience and Success
To protect workers in New York City (NYC), the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces several laws, including: Mandatory posting requirements (e.g., Know Your Rights at …
[Read more...] about Employment Law Compliance: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership
This post is intended as a guide for those struggling with these emotionally-charged racial conflicts at home and at work. Let’s continue to strive for change and work towards a more equitable …
[Read more...] about Unity in Diversity: Healing Racial Conflicts with Compassion and Persistence
I was born to parents who owned a failing auto parts business, whether or not my mother knew. She was busy with my two sisters, while my dad sought solace in alcohol and reckless spending. The bills …
[Read more...] about Forgiving the World for Our Origins: A Pathway to Professional Growth
In the pursuit of work-life balance, we often find ourselves managing a multitude of responsibilities, commitments, and goals. Many of us wrestle with significant societal issues such as violent crime …
[Read more...] about Collaborator Spotlight: Meet Tevis Trower of Balance Integration
DISCLAIMER: This blog post provides a general overview of FLSA classifications. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …
[Read more...] about FLSA Classification Insights for Employers in NYC and NYS
Friedrich was a smart, good-looking, and charming stress-case. As a business owner, he was always talking about the big things he was going to accomplish. His company had survived longer than anyone …
[Read more...] about Case Study: The Overwhelmed Business Owner
Emotionally overwhelmed by the lack of compassionate listening among conflict resolution professionals at an August 2014 discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict, I walked out. This unexpected …
[Read more...] about Freeing Emotions Related to the Israel-Palestine Crisis
It has been more than 12 years since the tragic encounter between Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman, one that was based in racial prejudice and bias. The feelings of grief over the loss of this …
