Mack McKenzie
July 10, 2020
The Rise of the CWO
A WHEN perspective: WHEN created the key roles and titles of CBO (Chief Being Officer) and CWO, my title, Chief WHEN Officer, on our leadership team many years ago predicting what was to come in comprehensive well-being activities in the workplace. We remain proud of our vision and mission. Today, there is a movement to [...]
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June 5, 2020
The Science of a New Way of Life
Burt Bacharach famously sang, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love...” But today, I’d update that classic lyric with a simple, yet profound shift – because what I believe the world needs now is… not a New Normal, but a New Way of Life, In speaking with Randy Miller, the founder of WHEN, I [...]
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June 1, 2020
24 Ways to Infuse Holistic Practices when Working from Home
Increasing numbers of WHEN clients continue to report significantly positive changes because they’re reviewing and evaluating every aspect of their lives holistically. This process includes some of the practices they’re adopting to keep their focus on balance, productivity and happiness while working from home in the wake of COVID-91-caused workplace reorganization. We’re seeing the importance [...]
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April 20, 2020
Then & Now – WHEN It’s Time for Well-being Leadership
Then… I still remember the smell of the burning jet fuel and the way smoke covered the sky. My memory of the incident is clear. A T-38 Talon military trainer jet crashed in a residential area outside of Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. While the pilot had escaped with minor injuries, two homes in [...]
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April 2, 2020
10 TIPS TO STAY POSITIVE
…if everyone around you is “losing it”! Staying positive when the world is “losing it” is one of the best ways of surviving the tide and making it out of the storm. However, remaining focused can be challenging. It requires a strong mindset. If you are struggling to remain positive during the COVID-19 pandemic, here [...]
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March 30, 2020
Creating Opportunities within Challenges
With so many restrictions and what not to do’s out there these days, I thought I’d focus instead on how to find opportunities within the challenges. For those who hold the perspective that self-understanding leads to greater happiness and joy, here are some helpful questions and activities that encourage personal growth during difficult times: Journal [...]
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