The Myth of Work-Life Balance
We hear the word balance all the time. Particularly, in the context of work-life balance. To achieve balance, in the literal sense, would...
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Are you measuring the right productivity outputs?
You’re sitting at your desk as the clock ticks toward 6 pm. There’s a half-full, lukewarm coffee and a blinking cursor on the computer...
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THE MYTH OF SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION
I often hear judgements about someone "shamelessly" self-promoting. I don't get the concept of shameless self-promotion. The phrase...
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT BOSS
I bet you can list the things you like best – and least – about each of your bosses. Bosses are powerful influences in our careers, for...
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When will you be a great leader?
Leadership is a practice and we are all students in it. Some of us are more advanced students than others, but it's an ongoing practice...
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Currently Overthinking...
I spent days agonizing over the decision, compiling every pro-and-con list imaginable, and consulting numerous people (who inevitably...
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The Infinite 1%
Think about a goal you have. Maybe you want to run a 5k, make your first $1 million, or quit drinking. When will you be close to...
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The Elephant in the Room
Oftentimes, when faced with a big uncomfortable issue at work, we are tempted to ignore it. There is an elephant in the room and it feels...
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ARE YOU “SHOULD”ING ALL OVER YOURSELF?
As a leader, you will have greater impact when you shift from “should” to a definitive action statement. It doesn't matter if the...
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ARE YOU ALWAYS RIGHT?
As a leader, being the one who is “always right” might actually damage your communication within your team. The leader who is “always...
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HOW TO WORK WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE
Most people, at some point, have to work with difficult people, whether it's a boss, a peer or a client. Here are 4 strategies to help...
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UNDER PRESSURE?
Have you ever asked yourself, or reflected upon how you behave when you are under pressure? Most of us are unaware. We’re so consumed...
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IS YOUR TO-DO LIST SABOTAGING YOUR PRODUCTIVITY?
Checking off an item on a to-do list, however small, releases dopamine which creates a sense of euphoria. So we try to quickly complete...
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The Problem With Willpower
Willpower is great. It allows us to control our impulses, delay gratification, and do the things that will bring long-term benefits. The...
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Focus on progress, not perfection
You don't need to give it 100% every day to move closer to your goal. 2% is enough to keep the ball rolling. Some days, you’ll...
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You Know Enough Already!
Information is good but action is better. "Knowledge is power". The more you know, blah, blah. It is all true. AND also, there comes a...
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Your Brain is a Super Computer
Recipe for Overwhelm: 1. Hold a list of everything you need to do inside your head.� 2. Attempt to do it all on time without...
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SURPRISING LEADERSHIP TIP
A team member comes to you with a problem. As a leader, what is your response? For many leaders, the response is something like... "Ok,...
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Simple Productivity Hack
This 30 second productivity hack will surprise you. DEFINE what a productive day means to you. Unless you define it, you'll never feel...
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How to Ask Better Questions
Your brain is a problem-solving machine. When you give it an instruction, it goes to work to find an answer. So, it's important to pay...
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