In the wake of a disagreement, admitting to your part in its escalation can be a challenge. Pointing the finger of blame elsewhere might seem like an easy way out, but doing so has its own repercussions. An apology is a better way to clean up your side of the…
Entries by Helene Lerner
Summer is coming - in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway - and that means it’s time to enjoy the fleeting seasonal pleasure of dining outdoors. But why not do the reverse and incorporate the great outdoors into your dining as well? With a plethora of colorful fruits and vegetables in season,…
You’ve beat the odds and landed a stellar job—but even after a few months, something doesn't feel quite right. You like what you’re doing, and your coworkers seem nice enough, but you’re still having trouble fitting in at the office. If you can’t quite put your finger on what's putting…
Workplace crises, or “fires,” are bound to occur from time to time. Frequently, however, these crises are avoidable—they arise because simple tasks were put off until they became no longer easy to address. Be careful not to start your own fire by casually postponing until later what you can handle…