Mekel Harris, Ph.D., NCSP

FEAR.  For most of  us, this is a word that conjures up mental images of being chased by a wild animal, fighting off an attacker, or wandering aimlessly in the woods at night.  Yet, many of us experience fear on a daily basis in the most routine of places ... our j...

Life's journey is filled with many twists and turns ... so much so that at times, we find ourselves overwhelmed and downtrodden.  Yes, it's true!  We ALL face challenging situations along the journey.  

I would argue that one of the greatest challenges we face,...

Have you ever sat back and reflected upon where you are in your career?  

For some of us, including myself, it's an ongoing process of reflection ... a process in which I have noted several professional strengths, as well as opportunities for growth.  In some area...

We've probably all heard the saying, "Everything happens for a reason" at some point in our lives.  And, we may have cringed inwardly at the sound of this phrase, frustrated about our current situation, whether it be related to the home front, the workplace, or both....

The average career-minded professional spends a good amount of time in the proverbial work "rat race," circling "the wheel" or climbing "the ladder," trying to "arrive" at her/his final career destination.  For some of you, it's the big promotion to an esteemed leader...

Let's face it!  If you've worked a day in your life, you've probably heard (or experienced the covert implication related to) the phrase: "Bring your A-game" within the workplace!  It's a phrase that connotes the importance of "giving it your all," being a team...

Raised by a Registered Nurse and nursing instructor, I became familiar with nursing terminology very early on in my childhood.  As I observed my mother review students’ nursing portfolios, I consistently heard her discuss the need to conduct a thorough “head-to...

Serving as a leader within this fast-paced society requires the contemporary “leadership girl” to wear many professional “heels,” if you will, while at the same time, master the art of balance.  Balance … a word that has become more commonplace in recent years, yet...