Time with your “Ilk”: Stress Management Tip

Reduce stress by interacting with people who “get you”! Maintaining positive relationships can be key in managing stress. So, when was the last time you spent time with people who really “get you”, understand who you are, what you do, and why you do it? Last week my wonderful husband said to me, “You need…

When Did I Become “Them”?

What happens when you take on a new leadership role and suddenly things change? How do you handle the stress of former colleagues’ emotional responses to difficult management decisions? You get some perspective from someone who knows the ropes! My entry into life as a school board member was bumpy.  Some of my fellow parents…