Thought Leader
As the author of research studies on everything from consumer sentiment on recycling to vacation culture, I am part of a meaningful conversation put forward in bylined pieces—by myself and ghostwritten for others—and speaking engagements.
CNN OPinion: YOur boss wants you to take a vacation
"America's travel deficit steals the experiences we should have and the memories we should make. It's time to realize the value of vacation days—and put them to good use."
Harvard Business Review: Emailing While You're on Vacation is a quick way to ruin company culture
"Every email sent by a vacationing employee is a tiny cultural erosion: a signal to other employees that time off isn’t really time off."
VIDEO: Featured Speaker at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Work Forward Summit"
As a born talker, one of my favorite things to do is to share stories about what I do. In this presentation—part of the U.S. Chamber's Future State Series examining business and workforce trends—I talk about how my daughter's elephant costume changed my life and ties directly to a research trend we uncovered in my work at Project: Time Off.
Thrive: What Kind of Busy Are You?
"The question is not if you are busy, but what you are busy doing — and if those agenda items add value to your life."
LinkedIn Editor's Pick: Why America Needs the French Email Law
"Competition for talent requires a holistic view at what it means to be a great employee."
Thrive: Your Work Habits Are Burning Out Your Kids
"As a working mom, I want my daughters to be empowered to make their own choices...I don’t want them to be daunted at the prospect because I was stressed or not present as they were growing up."
Video: Inaugural Upside of Downtime Forum in New York City
At Project: Time Off's inaugural Upside of Downtime Forum hosted speakers Arianna Huffington and Randi Zuckerberg, among others. Here is a look at my presentation on relationship research.