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Why the Ability to Listen is a Superpower

As children of all ages navigate continued uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, there’s a proven way caring adults can offer support....

The Delta Variant: Talking With Kids

As the Delta variant surges, we face uncertainty rather than the eagerly anticipated re-entry. I spoke with Dr. Paula K. Rauch, a...

Creating Connection to Foster Resilience

It was an honor to present yesterday to 40 women leaders at the Massachusetts School Administrators' Association Annual Summer Institute....

Building Resilience During the Pandemic

Recently, actor and comedian Ali Wentworth interviewed me on her podcast Go Ask Ali for her series “Growing Teens in the Pandemic.” We...

Protecting Your Teen's Mental Health During Covid

While working remotely, distractions abound. Cell phones ping and ring. Zoom screens demand our attention. In the background, the sounds...

Creating Room for Aha! Moments in a Time of Social Isolation

By Jeanne Blake Clients often tell me their biggest challenge in working remotely is the lack of spontaneous interaction with co-workers...

How to Foster Resilience

By Jeanne Blake In early winter, The Boston Club, New England’s largest organization of executive and professional women, asked me to...

Message from the Sea

By Jeanne Blake During this coronavirus crisis I make a habit of walking the beach near my home in Gloucester, Massachusetts. On one...

Offering Feedback While Working Remotely

By Jeanne Blake Constructive feedback is vital to employees’ development and sense of engagement. Leaders say these conversations, often...

Strengthening Connections with Employees

By Jeanne Blake Social connection and a sense of belonging boosts overall well-being. In the workplace, this translates into higher...

Guidance for Effective Virtual Meetings

By Jeanne Blake Virtual meetings have been part of our day-to-day business for years. With these meetings now routine, it’s worth...

Mayor Menino's Bold Leadership

Tom Menino wasn’t considered the most reflective guy around, which is why he sometimes got accused of lacking “the vision thing.” But...