So many people are telling me they are DETERMINED not to give into fear anymore but to embody love…

Here we are on a new threshold - at last! We made it through that long, dark corridor that was 2020. Now we stand just beyond the doorway in a new passage that is 2021…

Have you experienced this: You are moving along through your day. And one moment you are fine, but the next you are not?…

These times are hard. People are struggling. We used to believe this was none of our business. But we know better now. We know we are all connected….

When people ask what I do, I tell them it’s my job to talk about the “L” word at work, to foster cultures that are comfortable with The “L” Word. My work is especially to bring The “L” Word to public service and to help government organizations craft cultures with The “L” Word at their core.

Work in social services, and especially work in direct services to the most vulnerable people in society, is by its very nature a human endeavor. People often choose this field because they are compassionate and motivated to care for others. But social services can be some of the most physically and emotionally demanding work there is. Couple that with the fact that these positions tend to be some of the lowest paid, and it is no surprise that compassion fatigue and turnover are a big challenge in this field.

Hayley’s life had not been easy. Difficult pregnancies, a child with cancer, and her sister’s death had caused people in her life including work to gather around to support her in all kinds of ways. So when I asked her to tell me a story about a time when she felt loved at work, she had many examples.

During these initial days after her diagnosis, Cindy’s leader and team were there for her in all kinds of practical ways. They helped her arrange transportation, fill out paperwork, and apply for FMLA. They helped her navigate it all. And as her situation unfolded, they continued to help.