by Shari Harris | Nov 17, 2020 | Workplace
As I was settling into my Monday morning work routine, a friend approached me and announced, “I prayed for you on my way to work today.” I’m always grateful for prayer and told her so. It was a great start to the workweek. Her church had been given a challenge the...
by Shari Harris | Aug 10, 2020 | Workplace
I was in over my head at work again—it certainly wasn’t the first time. Demands of my job were mounting, as were my responsibilities as Chairperson of the Christian group. I had some personal concerns weighing me down as well. Barely treading water, I had been...
by Miki Speer | Aug 3, 2020 | Workplace
Few things in life are more awkward than wanting to help a co-worker who is grieving—but not knowing how. Grief is one of those hard heartbreaks that words and actions can’t heal… but there are some things that make the grieving journey a little lighter. As someone...
by Shari Harris | Jul 6, 2020 | Workplace
It’s hard to unexpectedly lose your job. The uncertainty of how lost income will be replaced and how financial obligations will be met can cause much anxiety. I have been in this uncomfortable situation four times; each time felt more difficult than the previous...
by Tara Tollefson Gronhovd | Jul 31, 2014 | Leadership, Workplace
I was in a committed relationship once before my husband, Dale. Most people don’t realize this – maybe not even Dale – but I was married to my career. The Buzz Company was my company. My career had hit rock bottom and I started Buzz out of desperation in 2005. While I...
by Jolene Erlacher | Mar 27, 2014 | Leadership, Workplace
Image is from bpsusf via Flickr. Every team – whether in the home, workplace, or church – experiences periods of stress, tension, and even conflict. Too often these seasons result in teams fracturing, productivity decreasing, or people leaving. Waiting...
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