Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Holidays are for You Too! Intentionally Reset during your Time Off
With post-Thanksgiving Day sales in full force, I ordered some super sweet holiday loungewear yesterday. Okay, they were Christmas...
Blog
From radio interviews to relevant business topics, check out Dr. Leatrice's blog posts for valuable information, tips, and tools on maintaining presence.
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- Oct 21
- 4 min
Presence Creates More Fun at Work: Here’s How
A few weeks ago, I was in a professional meeting and twice the other leader smiled and said, “this is fun”. He later reiterated that he...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- Sep 23
- 5 min
What Happened? Life Happened. You Need Your Body to be Well.
I planned to write and post a blog every month. Then life happened. I have ideas ahead of time, but I don’t batch because I prefer to...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- Jul 6
- 4 min
Leaders Need Self-Care Too: It’s Okay, It’s Healthy, and It Should Be Celebrated
“You taking care of you is good for me” is what a team member said in response to my vacation announcement. I felt relieved. Deep down, I...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- Jun 13
- 5 min
Vacation or Recovery? Evaluating and Maximizing Your Time Off Work
Vacation season is approaching and everyone is ready for time off. My question is, are you doing it right? While vacation is supposed to...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- May 11
- 4 min
Are You Mentally Aware? A Personal Look at Mental Health Awareness Month
Everyone wants to be a high performer, but many high achievers neglect a vital area that can keep us on top – mental health. We are...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- Apr 5
- 4 min
Jumping Back in After Spring Break: Maintaining the Positive Energy
Spring break has come and gone for most of us, and our teams are jumping back in. It's important for the health of our teams and...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
We've Opened Pandora's Box on Mental Health in the Workplace, Now What?
We Can't Just Tell People to Turn Their Feelings Off. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, businesses all over the world made a major shift....
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Oct 17, 2020
- 1 min
You Need Self-Care
RADIO INTERVIEW - It's so easy to get out of whack and off track with self-care but it is a must. You have to be intentional. Here's how....
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
First & 42’s Leadership Spotlight
"Leadership is the ability to see where a person is, understand where they could go, and be willing to take them there. Leadership is...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Sep 19, 2020
- 1 min
Pushing Back on Pandemic Problems
RADIO INTERVIEW – The health crisis and major interruption in human interaction has affected us all. It does not have to take over your...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min
Part 2 - Productive Communication of Frustration: How to Engage Around Racism
RADIO INTERVIEW - Racism adds a different dynamic to the experience of life. Learn how to effectively handle and communicate your...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Jun 20, 2020
- 1 min
Part 1 - Productive Communication of Frustration: How to Engage Around Racism
RADIO INTERVIEW - Racism adds a different dynamic to the experience of life. Learn how to effectively handle and communicate your...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- May 16, 2020
- 1 min
Life as a Therapist During the Pandemic
RADIO INTERVIEW - Life has changed for everyone during the pandemic including therapists. Watch the radio interview with host Dbl A and...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Apr 18, 2020
- 1 min
You Got This! Managing Mental Health in a Pandemic
RADIO INTERVIEW - Mental health challenges don't have to overtake you because of the pandemic. You have options. It starts with presence...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Pandemic Plan: 4 Steps for Getting Through
RADIO INTERVIEW - With stay-at-home orders in place, everyone needs a plan for coping with the changes and additional stress. Here's how....
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Jan 18, 2020
- 1 min
It's Time to be... Emotionally Healthy
RADIO INTERVIEW - With an entire year ahead and so many goals to accomplish, we have to be emotionally healthy to get there. It starts...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Dec 21, 2019
- 1 min
Reinvent Yourself: Fumigating the Bugs of Stinkin' Thinkin' & Unleashing the Power of Positivity
RADIO INTERVIEW - It’s a new year with new opportunities. Be who you want to be. Make your life what you want it to be. It starts with...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1 min
3 F’s for Functioning Through Major Transition and Change
RADIO INTERVIEW - Life circumstances can change in an instant. Changes may be unplanned, unpredictable, and inevitable but you can get...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
- Apr 20, 2019
- 1 min
3 I's to Eliminating Chronic Stress
RADIO INTERVIEW - Stress doesn’t have to be a way of life. You can stop the cycle. It starts with presence and can be done in 3 steps......