Catherine FlaxThe Joy of ParentingParenting is the most wonderful, and the most challenging job I have ever had. I think many people would concur. Being a good manager at…Mar 14, 2021Mar 14, 2021
Catherine FlaxMaking the Most of these Long Winter DaysI have had a lot of conversations lately with people lamenting the long winter — and the monotony of being confined for the last year…Mar 6, 2021Mar 6, 2021
Catherine FlaxThe Importance of Cultivating LeisureWhen we think about leisure we often think about loafing on the couch watching Netflix, or some other equally passive activity. There are…Feb 28, 2021Feb 28, 2021
Catherine FlaxOur relationship with workSomeone said to me last week, “you never retire from purpose”. I loved that because it encapsulated what I feel about work. I get asked a…Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
Catherine FlaxDaring to be DifferentA good friend of mine used to tell her kids “if everyone you encounter is wrong, you might want to look in the mirror to find the problem”…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Catherine FlaxWhat to do about UnderemploymentIt is an uphill battle for any kid to finish college. It is a lot of work, and it is a marathon of a project. I am not a believer that…Oct 4, 2020Oct 4, 2020
Catherine FlaxGratitude for the little thingsIt is so cliche to say that the best things in life are free, but there is value in being thankful for things that we sometimes can take…Sep 24, 2020Sep 24, 2020
Catherine FlaxHolding on Tightly to the Bonds of AffectionThere is a lot of anxiety in the world today, coming from lots of different places, from COVID, to social unrest, to crime and economic…Sep 16, 2020Sep 16, 2020
Catherine FlaxThe Heroics of DetachmentI recently met a friend for a cup of coffee- she had just lost her job, was dealing with some serious challenges with aging parents, and…Sep 6, 2020Sep 6, 2020
Catherine FlaxWould you Wash their Car?While there are many factors that contribute to a successful startup venture- the product/market fit, the branding and messaging, ability…Aug 26, 2020Aug 26, 2020