6 Benefits from Being Unplugged

by admin | Mar 6, 2017 | Culture, Engagement, Experience, Leadership, Mindfulness

While there is a great deal of buzz about living “unplugged,” I’ll admit I’m more plugged in than I should be. Much of my work day is spent at a computer. Much of my time at home is spent continuing work. Some of the rest of my home time is spent watching programs on...

7 Habits to an Effective Conversation on Race

by admin | Feb 15, 2017 | Culture, Diversity, Engagement, Experience, Inclusion, Leadership, Race

How to Use the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to Navigate Difficult Conversations on Race in the Workplace A recent Pew Research Center survey shows just how divided the views on race are among Americans. The topic of race is a difficult one to navigate...

Taming an Unhealthy Facebook Habit

by admin | Feb 7, 2017 | Culture, Experience, Leadership, Millennial, Research

After a chaotic first weekend with the new presidential administration, my stress and panic-induced Facebooking had reached a critical peak. In what must be 10 years of using Facebook, never before have my emotions, behavior, and well-being been so entwined with my...

Where Baltimore Leaders Go to Retreat

by MaryBeth Hyland | Feb 6, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Experience, Leadership

Discover the Best Solo Retreats for Rejuvenation Near Baltimore: Top Locations for Reflection and Relaxation I’m an extrovert and always thought I needed conversation and connection with others to thrive. I never yearned for alone time. And then I went on a solo...

An Introduction to an Introvert

by admin | Jan 19, 2017 | Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Leadership, Millennial, Personalities

Embracing Introversion: How to Thrive in a World That Favors Extroverts Throughout my childhood, I don’t recall having more than one close friend at any given time; I just wasn’t very good with people. I rarely found myself in any kind of group setting...

The Power of Dialogue

by admin | Jan 9, 2017 | Culture, Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, Race

Growing up I think I had the best of both worlds. I grew up in an environment where my parents and family instilled in me pride about my culture and heritage. Yet, I lived around people from all different backgrounds and faiths. It wasn’t until recently that I looked...