Wood, Well-being and Performance: The Human and Organizational Benefits of Wood Buildings

My report for Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. summarizes global research on the health impacts of using wood and natural materials in our buildings. This newly released report shows how increasing our use of wood and nature-inspired materials can be good for our health. The approach, sometimes referred to as biophilic design, is characterized by abundant sunlight, views to nature and incorporation […]

WEBINAR: Strengthening Resilience, Leadership, and Well-Being During and After COVID-19

K-12 WORKPLACE WELL-BEING WEBINAR SERIES. Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm (EST) In this one-hour webinar, I will discuss individual and organizational resilience in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is primarily for school district leaders, school principals and vice-principals, and anyone interested in strengthening team and organizational resilience. Topics include:  The […]

Building Positive and Resilient Teams

I am pleased to be contributing one of the 8 sessions in Deborah Connors’ course: 8-Weeks To A Better Place to Work. HERE IS A DESCRIPTION OF MY SESSION ON BUILDING POSITIVE AND RESILIENT TEAMS: As we all do our best to adapt to the new ‘temporary’ normal of the coronavirus pandemic, how effectively a […]