Does your work make you a better person? Or does your job make you a worse person? Your answer could determine the trajectory of your entire life. No joke. We’re all sadly familiar with the TV version of soul-sucking work. Someone, usually Dad, drags in the door at night,.
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Do you sometimes feel like your whole day is spent putting out fires? You’re not alone. For many people, work is non-stop urgent. One of my favorite bosses once said, “One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is not allowing themselves enough time for strategic thinking.” It’s easy to.
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Once you get past food and shelter, human beings have two fundamental needs: connection and meaning. We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves, and we to know our work counts for something. These two needs transcend cultures, age, race and sex. If you want people.
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Can you be yourself at work? Your real self? If you’re like many people, you probably keep parts of yourself private, away from your colleagues, especially your boss. In the past, people were actively encouraged to split their personal lives and their professional lives, especially in corporate jobs. When.
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“We’re going to start holding people accountable.” How often have you heard this at work? Accountability is a funny thing. We all want a workplace where people are accountable. The only thing more frustrating than someone who consistently fails to deliver is when the boss consistently fails to hold.
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She was enthusiastic during the seminar. The content was spot on. She knew the ideas could help her organization. But as she thought about her team, she could feel herself deflating. She was already anticipating their cynicism. The disparity between her aspirations and reality felt like a heavy weight..
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How does a company go bankrupt? Slowly at first, then really, really fast. It’s exactly the same way individuals go broke, gradually, then really quickly. Unfortunately, people often miss the early warning signs. In my experience it’s often because they’re focused on lots of numbers, instead of just a.
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The common belief is, people don’t like change. If that were true, no one would ever have a baby or get married. The truer point is: people don’t like change that makes them feel unsafe. Change we don’t choose, or can’t control pushes our buttons. For example, deciding to.
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Imagine your spouse calls you to say, “I lost my job.” What are the first words out of your mouth? Do you blurt out, “Oh god, what are we going to do for money?” Or do you pause, and think about how your spouse feels in this moment? If.
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When was the last time you made a mistake? Intellectually, we know, we all make mistakes. Emotionally, it can be painful, especially at work, when promotions, bonuses, and reputations are on the line. Mistakes do not have to derail you though. When handled correctly, they can actually help you..
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