Eileen McDargh

Oct 8, 20132 min read

Don’t Shrink—RETHINK!

When times are easy, unfortunately, we often lose the edge to monitor performance, to question out-dated procedures and unnecessary expenses

Eileen McDargh

Oct 2, 20133 min read

The Newest Case For Human Capital

The United Kingdom-based Institute of Personnel and Development recently released a study showing that investing in people rather than...

Eileen McDargh

Oct 2, 20133 min read

Play! The Sanity Saver For Tough Times

The opposite of work is not play. It’s depression. So states psychiatrist Stuart Brown in his new book, Play: How It Shapes The Brain, Opens

Eileen McDargh

Sep 25, 20134 min read

Guest Post: Descartes' trap -- Don't fall into it!

We get ensnared by it all the time. No one is immune to Descartes' trap!

Eileen McDargh

Sep 21, 20131 min read

Resilient Countries Know that People Matter. We’re in Trouble!

The mean-spirit that seems to dominate the halls of Congress can discourage even the most optimistic among us.

Eileen McDargh

Sep 20, 20133 min read

Retaining Employees and Customers Is A Family Affair

“The more things change, the more things remain the same.” As e-mail, voice mail, and technology allow people to conduct business...

Eileen McDargh

Sep 13, 20133 min read

A 9-11 Memory of a Different Kind: Resiliency Renewed

Ten years ago today, my best friend Lea Pascoe and I were standing at the top of the ancient walled city of Assisi, Italy...

Eileen McDargh

Sep 3, 20133 min read

Labor Day Musing: Work is a Four-Letter Word

Let me throw out a word that we often don’t attach to work and yet I think it is a word of redemption, of contribution, of achievement...

Eileen McDargh

Aug 31, 20132 min read

Resilient Life and Labor- Lessons from my Junior High School Principal

Dateline: Jacksonville Beach, FL. St. Paul's Catholic School. That was the introduction to Sister Helen Lange, OSB, our principal/music tea

Eileen McDargh

Aug 29, 20132 min read

Human Work Makes For Happy Workers

It started at the rental car turn-in location. My friend is a “platinum” member with Hertz—who offers a great benefit...

Eileen McDargh

May 18, 20133 min read

Guest Post: Lean In Advice from Jenna Lombardo, Former Marine

Women can have it all, but first YOU need to figure out what “IT” is that you want! Just remember, allow your goals to change over time.

Eileen McDargh

May 16, 20132 min read

Stand Your Ground Against Sexual Harassment

NOTE: Jenna Lombardo wrote this to her sisters in the military. However, her advice is solid for men and women in all work environments:

Eileen McDargh

May 14, 20131 min read

Female Combat Marine Leans In for Women

Imagine doing two combat tours in Iraq, being promoted of “meritorious combat service”, nominated 3 times as “Enlisted Woman of the Year...

Eileen McDargh

May 10, 20132 min read

Resiliency Insight: A Scavenger Hunt

The doorbell rang on Saturday afternoon. Five girls, ages nine to ten, clamored around my door, waving sheets of paper and talking all at on

Eileen McDargh

Apr 18, 20133 min read

From Boston With Love: Resiliency

Normally on the day of the marathon, he is perched on the sidelines close to Boston College and Heartbreak Hill.

Eileen McDargh

Apr 9, 20132 min read

Cartagena Romances Stones Part Two

At the close of a conference in Bogata, we retreat to Cartagena for three days of rest and relaxation and—of course.

Eileen McDargh

Mar 15, 20131 min read

Sandberg’s “Lean In Groups” need matching “Bring in Groups”

The criticism flies fast and furious over Sheryl Sandberg’s new book. She has started Lean In Groups for the purpose of helping women learn.

Eileen McDargh

Mar 12, 20131 min read

LEAN IN Advice by Sandberg Needs Honest Evaluation

I am astounded at the criticism directed at Sheryl Sandberg, COO Facebook, with today’s release of her new book, LEAN IN.

Eileen McDargh

Feb 26, 20132 min read

Community Colleges Essential for a Resilient Workplace; Wake Up Leaders!

Article focuses on an Atlanta law firm that requires every employee – including the in-house courier making $10/hour....

Eileen McDargh

Feb 15, 20132 min read

Resilient Father/Son Run Marathons-Despite GREAT Odds

The first time my twin brother John, a professor at Boston College, saw Dick Hoyt and his son Rick in the Boston Marathon many years ago...

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