Workplace Burnout and Creating Your Space
Terrell Strayhorn Workplace Burnout and Creating Your Space A recent Gallup poll {www.gallup.com/workplace/237059} suggests that approximately two-thirds of all full-time workers experience BURNOUT on the job. Just earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the 11th edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases defining burnout as a “syndrome resulting from chronic work-related […]
5 Things to Know about Sense of Belonging
Terrell Strayhorn 5 Things to Know about Sense of Belonging It was Thursday. Light rain drizzling outside, expected high of 73 degrees. I was leaving the Marriott in Champaign, Illinois after keynoting a conference of teacher educators sharing an inspirational message, drawing on insights from my research on students’ sense of belonging. As my Uber driver […]
Developing Mindful Leaders
Terrell Strayhorn Developing Mindful Leaders Some time ago, I was asked to share my thoughts about Mindful Leadership. Acquainted with the topic but not entirely sure of all that’s included, I did some online research and read several articles published in authoritative sources like Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Huffington Post. Armed with this information, I was ready to […]
The Difference Between a Boss and a Leader
Terrell Strayhorn The Difference Between a Boss and a Leader I get this question a lot, especially from students and aspiring entrepreneurs. “What’s the difference between a boss and a leader?” As a former student leader, resident hall advisor (RA), and class trustee at my undergraduate alma mater, I’ve attended my fair share of leadership development […]