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We leave the womb and enter life; a transition. We start careers and retire: a transition. We grow up and grow old; a transition. People do not like change and transition, even though it is inevitable. We would rather live with the known enemy than seek out the unknown friend. We will, someday, transition from…

Warren Bennis, WWII combat veteran and international expert on leadership observed that all great leaders must pass though “crucible events.” He used the life of Abraham Lincoln as an example. With all that is going on, these times are our collective crucible events and with a resilient attitude we will come out of this better…

The tsunami of problems that are confronting us seems to never end. The continued rise in COVID infections and deaths, the domestic terrorist attacks of our Capital, the social and economic upheaval from the pandemic, the lack of leadership and planning in distributing the vaccine are all real. Resilient people are not “pollyannish,” so let’s…

Taking breaks from necessary of our wellbeing. Small ones during the day are good, but prolonged breaks can give us perspective about our work, our lives and our relationships. They give us time to reflect on what really matters and strategize how to come back stronger.

With holidays upon us I am reminded that science has shown us that having spiritual practices increase our resilience. I offer up an example of something my wife and I do each Friday as a spiritual ritual.

Responders and healthcare workers will be “war veterans” of this pandemic and like many military veterans will feel a “distance” between themselves and the civilian world. This gap already exists. The issue is how do we stop it from getting larger, especially after the war is over.  

During this holiday it serves as a great reminder to consider the things we are grateful for and focus on them. There are some simple tips to increase our sense of gratitude. Remember, being grateful makes us happier.

What has often been referred to as “burn-out” may, in fact, be a “moral injury” among responders and healthcare providers. What is the difference and what can you do about it?

Resilient people aren’t pollyannaish and this is no time, especially for first responders and healthcare workers to pretend that what is coming at you and ALL of us is not going to be disastrous. As my Irish twin brother, who is an old cowboy is fond of saying, “Sometimes all you can do is take…

Despite all of the stress of this election cycle first responders, police and healthcare workers have been “ruckin’ it up” and doing their jobs. The data indicates y’all are stressed out and burning out. And it is no wonder why. Two important coping strategies in these times: 1) reach out to someone on your team…