I was a teacher, coach, and education administrator for 44 years – 10 years at the high school level and 34 at the collegiate level. I also organized and directed basketball camps and clinics throughout America and in four European countries. I was privileged to work with a good number of people who excelled at… Read More »
More than four million people have left their jobs each month in the U.S. so far this year, and 44% of workers are looking for a new job.[1][5] Research from LinkedIn shows that 87% of people are open to finding better job opportunities, while another study from ADP identified that 7 out of 10 employees… Read More »
More than four million people have left their jobs each month in the U.S. so far this year, and 44% of workers are looking for a new job.[1][5] Research from LinkedIn shows that 87% of people are open to finding better job opportunities, while another study from ADP identified that 7 out of 10 employees… Read More »
We’ve certainly entered a new work normal in the post-pandemic world we live in these days. Many of us are used to getting up from bed, getting ready for work, and driving or commuting to the office. Depending on the size of the company, some of us may be working with dozens, hundreds, or even… Read More »
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a performance mindset as “the execution of an action.” On the other hand, it defines a high-performance mindset as “better, faster, more efficient than others” and “producing results much higher than expected.” A high-performance mindset is necessary for achieving peak performance and is something that most athletes try to achieve. Under… Read More »
Communication is the keystone for highly functioning teams and achieving maximum productivity. Every company ought to start this way, and most of them did. Still, sadly, when there’s a repeated pattern of communication breakdown, it inevitably has a ripple effect across the entire organization. This is often seen with passive-aggressive bosses at work. The consequences… Read More »
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 »
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 »
There’s this myth about success—that if you just put in enough work at any task, you’ll automatically develop your skills and be successful. So, we’ve created a society of really hard workers and branded “hustle culture” as a badge of honor. But what if that’s not the only way? What if it’s not even the… Read More »
March 2020 was when the world stopped, but people never did. The great pivot emphasized innovation within the virtual space. We saw businesses closing physical locations after discovering the cost-effectiveness of doing business virtually. Companies pivoted from the classical board room meetings to using conference platforms like Zoom to conduct business. Teams fulfilled services and… Read More »
You’re sitting at your office desk, blankly staring at your computer screen and second-guessing your life choices—especially your career. At that moment, when you’ve lost all motivation to continue with your decisions, the realization of career stagnation hits you hard. Do you feel like you’ve had enough? Whether working from home or commuting to the… Read More »