by Rena Seltzer | Nov 20, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Workplace Challenges
To say that the past year has been a difficult time in higher education in the U.S. is an understatement. There were protests that ignited intense disagreements over how universities should respond to situations in Israel and Palestine; congressional hearings that...
by Rena Seltzer | Oct 30, 2024 | Events
Join us for this dynamic ten-week group for faculty members as we address how to survive and thrive in academia. “I am a happier, healthier, higher-impact, and more productive academic, thanks to Rena’s coaching and book.” – Dolly Chugh, Associate Professor, NYU...
by Rena Seltzer | Dec 13, 2023 | Work-Life Balance
For the past seven years, anytime I’ve received an especially nice note from a client, I’ve added it to my “wins” folder. I first learned this practice from Professor Jane Dutton, who wrote that on days when her spirit could use a lift, she reviews her file of...
by Rena Seltzer | Aug 30, 2023 | Time Management, Work-Life Balance
Just as I was preparing for the Academy of Management conference in Boston in early August, my mother-in-law started to decline. She passed away while I was at the conference, followed in close succession by her husband of 66 years. At the same time, my spouse, Pam,...
by Rena Seltzer | Dec 20, 2022 | Time Management, Work-Life Balance
Early in the pandemic, I adjusted workshop titles and content to address the challenges of the moment. “Networking” became “Networking in a Pandemic,” “Maintaining Your Research and Writing Mojo” became “Maintaining Your Research and Writing Mojo Even in Times of...
