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At my university, we have a campaign called “You Matter.” It’s a nice idea, but it doesn’t really get to the heart of the issue. A quarterly shout-out from a random system isn’t people-centric. Still, the concept is important, because many of us quietly ask, “Do I really matter to my workplace?” Too often, the answer feels like no. Many…

Ten years ago, in 2015, I visited the 9/11 Memorial.  I walked slowly along the walls, reading the names—names of people I had never met, but who were someone’s mother, father, sibling, spouse, or friend. Ordinary people who had simply shown up for work or boarded a flight, doing what they did every day—until everything…

In August, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law requiring mental health screenings for all public-school students in grades three through twelve. At first glance, this may sound like a good idea—after all, who wouldn’t want to identify a child who is depressed and in need of support? But is mandating school-based screenings really the…

  When most people hear the word stress, they think of sleepless nights, weight gain, forgetfulness, and even heart problems. But not all stress is harmful. In fact, there’s a type of stress that can actually help you. The Power of Positive Stress Known as eustress, this positive form of stress can boost motivation, focus, and performance. It’s the…
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