Brandy Wilkins, DPT, CPHQ, CSSGB

Try to find purpose in the work that you're doing and see where you can add value. Speak up and set boundaries to anything that's being required of you after hours. When you're off, be off. Embrace hobbies, spend time with loved ones, and get plenty of sleep. I also find that prayer helps me remember who I am and Whose I am, which puts work into perspective with the totality of life. Work is what we do, it's not who we are.

It is important to clearly articulate the vision and the purpose of why the team is forming, as well as the anticipated goals. In other words, have a clear agenda that is communicated ahead of time. Also, make space for people to share openly and candidly, even for those who may otherwise keep silent.

As Brene Brown says, 'Clear is kind'. It is worth having a candid, but respectful conversation with your leader about your needs and also solutions that will benefit you and your employer. (Remember, they have a business to run too, so a win-win is usually better received). Then, set personal boundaries for not working during evening or weekend hours, or answering emails while on vacation. Communicate those boundaries to those who may need to know or who may be overstepping those boundaries.

When the quality management tools that you want to use are too expensive, you explore alternative options. There may be a tool that works just as well and at a lower cost. You can also invest in your human resources - your people. There may be a technique that can be learned without using an expensive tool. You can also be collaborative and go in with another company to share the expense related to a needed tool.

When the quality management tools that you want to use are too expensive, you explore alternative options. There may be a tool that works just as well and at a lower cost. You can also invest in your human resources - your people. There may be a technique that can be learned without using an expensive tool. You can also be collaborative and go in with another company to share the expense related to a needed tool.

When the quality management tools that you want to use are too expensive, you explore alternative options. There may be a tool that works just as well and at a lower cost. You can also invest in your human resources - your people. There may be a technique that can be learned without using an expensive tool. You can also be collaborative and go in with another company to share the expense related to a needed tool.