Cancer and the ADA: A Primer for Managers
When an employee tells you they have cancer, your first response probably isn't, "Oh, I need to check the ADA!" That is good because it...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read
How to Manage an Employee with Cancer Guilt-Free
"Now is not a good time for you to have cancer!" That is what I wanted to say to a friend who shared their cancer diagnosis with me via...
Sep 17, 20212 min read
Don't say "If you need anything, let me know."
I overheard someone say this to a friend the other day and I wanted to slap the phone out of her hand and say, "No, don't say that." I'm...
Sep 8, 20213 min read
Three Simple Words That Will Change How You Manage… Forever
Hey you, great advice giver. I have some bad news for you. That advice you like to give that you think is so valuable; it's not. Most of...
Aug 24, 20214 min read
What to Say When You Share Your Diagnosis Cancer at Work
Welcome to Part 4, the final part of The Sharing Cancer at Work series. This series focused on the who, when, what, how, and general...
Aug 18, 20216 min read
WHOM TO SHARE YOUR CANCER DIAGNOSIS WITH AT WORK
photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/lebrvn/ Welcome to part three of a little series called Sharing Cancer at Work. This series...
Aug 10, 20215 min read
Sharing the news. Setting your expectations.
Welcome to Part 2 in a four-part series called Sharing Cancer at Work. This series focuses on the who, when, what, how, and shared...
Aug 3, 20213 min read
Are You Camera Ready?
I landed on her Instagram page by accident. I hadn't been on her page in over a year. When I got there, I saw how big he'd grown. Seeing...
Jul 28, 20214 min read
To Tell or Not to Tell: How To Decide Whether Or Not to Reveal Your Cancer Diagnosis
photo credit to Miguel A. Amutio on Unsplash (This is Part 1 of a 4-part series that covers how to manage cancer and work.) “I only...
Jul 20, 20211 min read
Whatever You Think You Know About Cancer, Question It!
This is my friend Cooper. What I love about him is his deep and never-ending sense of curiosity. I am NEVER bored when I'm talking to him...
Jul 13, 20212 min read
You're Not Crazy for Hating Your Employee with Cancer
If you could put a label on your forehead to describe how you feel right now, what would it be? This is a photo of me wearing a face...
May 31, 20213 min read
How to Build Resilient Kids
How to build resilient kids!
Apr 14, 20211 min read
This is How I'm Honoring the 12 Year Death Anniversary
o... on April 16th, I will be honoring the 12th death anniversary of my husband. I'm not sad right now. I am most grateful for the time I...
Mar 2, 20213 min read
Why We Say No To Help
I have a very generous friend who invites me to stay at her luxurious condo when she leaves town. And every time she offers, I almost...
Jan 28, 20211 min read
A Simple Way to Feel Special
I have this "idea" notepad that hangs in my shower. Ya know when you get that inspiring idea or remember the one thing you keep...
Jan 22, 20213 min read
13 Lessons About Comforting Others From A Cop
Sometimes you listen to someone speak, and your reaction is, "Yes. Yes. Yes!" and "So good to know I'm not the only one talking about...
Jan 18, 20214 min read
What The Heck is Cancer?
My late husband, Art and Dr. Wolin, the doctor who gave us 3 extra years with Art! Cancer. If you haven’t heard of the word, it’s because...
Jan 15, 20213 min read
You are not a bad manager for thinking this!
As my husband passed out, he vomited, and the pizza sauce from our dinner earlier was on the rug. My first thought? "Oh no! Now I'll...
Jan 11, 20213 min read
Is There Such a Thing As Cancer - Life Balance?
Balance. As a caregiver to my husband, I was super bad at balancing Art’s care, the care of our three kids, and my own self-care. The...
Jan 7, 20212 min read
Aha!! Found you!
You know when the world seems to crack open for you. All those little baby ideas just align so cleanly that your brain almost buzzes?...
Jan 4, 20212 min read
The Three Basic Rules for Supporting Your Friend with Cancer
Master these basic rules and creative and unique ways to support your friend with cancer will flow! Rule #1 It's not about you. Keep your...
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Does Idle Thought Exist?
There is no more self-contradictory concept than that of "idle thoughts." What gives rise to the perception of a whole world can hardly...
Dec 6, 20201 min read
Monday Joke Day
Always start your Monday off with a joke. And never take them for granted. Happy Monday! Make it a great day!
Nov 19, 20202 min read
Hurry Up and Spend! FSAs, Cancer and How to Help
It's that time of year when FSA account holders start to scramble to spend the funds in their accounts before year-end. This is me...
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