According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, each year millions of Americans (as many as 1 in 5) experience mental illness. In the past, many of us might have believed that mental health was a concern only for those with mental illness, but living through a lengthy pandemic, and all the stresses and repercussionsContinue reading “Being a Mental Health Ally for Others (and for Yourself!)”
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Unique Diversity and Diverse Unity – the Cornerstones of Building Bridges
How many aspects of your identity are visible to those around you? How many are invisible, or at least not intuitive? If you’re like a lot of people, your identity is – as we’ve mentioned before – like an iceberg, with the vast majority (90% in the case of icebergs) being under the surface, andContinue reading “Unique Diversity and Diverse Unity – the Cornerstones of Building Bridges”
Threading the Smallest Needle
Please bear with me while I brag about my kids – I promise it will connect with work and your teams. If you’ve been reading Building Bridges Leadership’s posts for a while, you might remember that my oldest child co-founded a high school robotics team a few years ago. Or perhaps you remember the termContinue reading “Threading the Smallest Needle”
How Has Mentoring Others Changed You?
We’ve all had mentors. And whether or not you’ve ever held an official title of “mentor,” all of us have at one point or another served as a mentor for others. If you’re a parent, mentoring is intrinsically woven into your daily life – even as your child becomes an adult in their own right.Continue reading “How Has Mentoring Others Changed You?”
Leading when the World Feels Like a Tinderbox
At the time of writing, it feels like the world is in a precarious place. President Donald Trump has threatened that “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” if Iran doesn’t reopen the Straight of Hormuz by 8pm EST. Iranian official Alireza Rahimi called on “all young people, athletes, artists,Continue reading “Leading when the World Feels Like a Tinderbox”
“Slavery Isn’t Part of My Country’s History…”
Living in the US, I find that people have a wide variety of reactions when they discover I was born and raised in the UK, whether they lived here their whole life or are immigrants themselves. Some are fascinated and some are curious. Quite often I find that the UK’s history of colonization has impactedContinue reading ““Slavery Isn’t Part of My Country’s History…””
“Pre-flection” & “That’s a RAP”
How many trainings have you taken in your professional life? How many have you run? As you progress through your career you will hopefully find that you still have a lot to learn, and that lifelong learning in itself helps you to grow in your chosen profession. You may also find that you are trainingContinue reading ““Pre-flection” & “That’s a RAP””
Working in a Bubble, for Better or Worse
In your daily work, how much of your day is spent interacting with other people? How much is you working by yourself, or in a consistent partnership or small team? What experiences have you had of feeling ‘in a bubble’ – zeroed in on work (either solo or with partners) and losing track of timeContinue reading “Working in a Bubble, for Better or Worse”
Managing Star Performers for Success and Mental Health
Photo credit: Jamie Squire / Getty Images Are you the kind of person who watches the Olympics religiously, even if you would never think of watching skiing, curling, or speed skating at any other point in the intervening years? Even if you aren’t, you may have seen some highlights from the recent Milano Cortina 2026 WinterContinue reading “Managing Star Performers for Success and Mental Health”
Fostering Workplace Appreciation: Tips for Team Growth
When was the last time a group of people let you know the difference you’ve made in their lives? Or showered you in praise while pointing out the particular contributions you’ve made to them? Most of us only experience that when leaving a job after a long time, and/or at our funeral when there’s noContinue reading “Fostering Workplace Appreciation: Tips for Team Growth”
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