It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. You’re in a one-on-one with your manager and they say, “You are one of our company’s highest performers, and I appreciate your contributions so much. What can I do to keep you as part of our team?” This is a softball. All you have to do is speak… Read More »
Have you ever felt stuck and complacent in life, wishing for a better job, the perfect relationship, or more money? It is easy to believe that if you wait around long enough, the right opportunity or circumstance will fall into your lap and then you will finally be happy. But you might waste months or… Read More »
Before we get to the heart of using project milestones for our goals, we first need to look at what a goal is. A goal’s purpose is to take something you are not satisfied with and create actionable steps to achieve your desired result. Common goals include achieving a weight gain or loss, making financial… Read More »
Being physically active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer. Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings, reduce the perception of pain, and lower stress levels. Studies suggest people who are 19–64 years of… Read More »
Optimist vs pessimist: Which one is better? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you believe. While research shows that optimists are happier, have better health, and do better at school and sports[1], there are advantages to pessimism that may surprise you. For example, pessimists tend to be more accurate in their assessments than… Read More »
The genie is out of the bottle, and organizations cannot go back to the way things used to be. The aftermath of covid is going to be felt by leaders and organizations for years to come. If you are currently feeling the stress and burden of leadership, you are not alone. Many leaders are being… Read More »
If you’re feeling like you’re facing a career crisis, don’t fret. The good news is that this is a moment where you can notice the need for change, which means you’re embracing self-awareness and the opportunity for growth. Whether you’re newer in your career or facing a mid-career crisis, it is common to feel moments… Read More »
If I had to sum up the overall vibe of the past two years in a single word, it would have to be “rollercoaster.” We’ve experienced clunky “ups” and stomach-dropping “downs.” We’ve been hit with emotional stress at every turn. In tumultuous times like these, we have two choices: we can strap ourselves in and… Read More »
A foster mom once shared with me her joy the first time the baby she was caring for reached out and clung to her when she attempted to leave him at the church nursery. He had been with her for weeks and had never seemed to have a preference for her until that day. Her… Read More »
There was once a time when smoking breaks were just par for the course. It must have been frustrating for non-smokers to see colleagues take numerous breaks throughout the day while they slaved away. But perhaps they were on to something. Microbreaks are something more companies are beginning to embrace and for good reasons. The… Read More »
Being part of an innovative team is exciting. The energy, the creative process, the relationships, and the satisfaction of doing the work are all products of a high-level team. A group of this quality feels like a dream when you are a young leader. It is easy to think that limitations do not apply. In… Read More »