by admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Experience, Millennial
At the time of the election of Barack Obama, I was in 5th grade. My priorities included finishing my science project and daydreaming about life in middle school where teachers no longer walked you from class to class. My parents told me on election night in 2008 that...
by MaryBeth Hyland | Dec 12, 2016 | Culture, Experience, Leadership
Embrace Eco-Friendly Gift-Giving: How to Start a Fun and Meaningful ‘Recycled Holidays’ Tradition It’s that time of year – holiday parties galore! White Elephants, Secret Santa, and perhaps even the expectation of buying holiday gifts for your whole tribe....
by admin | Dec 12, 2016 | Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Experience, Millennial, motherhood
Top 10 Things You Should Never Say or Do to a Pregnant Coworker: A Guide to Respectful Workplace Etiquette At some point in our lives almost all of us will work with a pregnant colleague, be a pregnant woman, or simply know a pregnant woman in a professional capacity....
by MaryBeth Hyland | Nov 9, 2016 | Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Experience, Leadership
Navigating Post-Election Emotions at Work: How to Support Your Colleagues and Foster Empathy Last night was a shock to many. But based on the numbers, was a great victory for more. And now it’s November 9th and we all move forward regardless of your politics....
by admin | Nov 8, 2016 | Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Experience, Millennial, motherhood
Navigating Motherhood and Career: Lessons on Flexibility, Self-Discovery, and Postpartum Challenges I’m excited to join the team at SparkVision. I’m a mother of one, soon to be two, children and have over 10 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. Like...
by MaryBeth Hyland | Oct 20, 2016 | Experience, Leadership, Millennial
A few weeks ago I mistook a young woman for someone else and struck up a conversation with her at an event. Within minutes I was impressed by her ability to connect, curious nature and enthusiasm for life. I knew I wanted her involved in our work as soon as I saw the...
