I decided to dabble into gardening. So I went to a nursery for the first time and bought a few plants, vegetables, flowers, etc. As I embarked on my gardening journey, I carefully researched what is required to successfully grow them. Varying spectrums of sunlight, water, soil, etc. After I did my research, I began […]
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2020. This year has been full of adjustments and changes. Most of the changes have been difficult to deal with and now that the holidays are upon us and look different, these changes feel even more drastic. It is an understatement to say that the holidays are different this year. I found myself getting upset […]
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Leena works in a high demanding job. There are pressures to hit numbers, manage her team and her clients. She is a high achiever and excels at work. Due to recent organizational changes, Leena has a new boss Desi. Desi can come across condescending and rough around the edges. He is not perceptive to people […]
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To all the parents out there, cheers to you – this has been no easy task! There is so much pressure to do it “right.” Every stage of the child’s life has its ups and downs. The constant worrying and anxiety never goes away. We also have our own lives with personal and professional demands. […]
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It’s really difficult to make the decision to downsize. There are many reasons why companies need to do it, but that doesn’t make it any easier. As a business owner and leader, I recognize how gut wrenching it is. Once you’ve decided that it’s the right thing to do for the sustainability of the business, […]
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It feels like we were making great strides with having one on one feedback conversations – both positive and constructive. We made it a point to have ad-hoc conversations when walking down the hall. But now that has changed. With a virtual working environment, we don’t have the same ad-hoc opportunities. We are being pulled […]
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I recently experienced a death in my family. It was my young cousin – only 24 years old – who lives in India. He is the son of my mom’s youngest sister. The same sister who recently beat breast cancer. The same sister who put her life on hold to come to the US for […]
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Imagine being let go of your job. There are hundreds of thoughts going through your mind. You feel unsure of what’s going to happen in your future, how long you’ll be out of a job, how to support yourself, etc. It’s a stressful time with too many uncertainties. It’s also really hard for your employer. […]
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At Ama La Vida, we have 9 culture commandments. One of the commandments is to be a perpetual student. That means different things to different people. Our philosophy and take on it is that our coaches and operations team should be finding opportunities to better themselves. This includes both personal and professional development. It can […]
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No matter what your job or title, as a manager, there is one thing that should always be top of mind: helping your team care. Care about the work they’re doing. Care about supporting their peers. About doing more. Care about making things better. Simply care. There is a lot that goes into getting someone […]
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I don’t know about you but I’m like a kid in a candy store when it comes to life. I want everything – I want the light chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, chocolate covered almonds, espresso chocolate, hazelnut chocolate. All the chocolates. I love chocolate and I don’t want to have to choose. This is […]
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Culture – the heart and soul of an organization. Culture is the anchor that keeps the organization from drifting. It’s the unifying thread that holds a company together – the people, processes, and strategies. As the saying goes, at the end of the day, “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In fact, it permeates every aspect […]
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