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3 Things I Learned This Year
Now is a great time to reflect back on the year. As I reflected on my own year, there were two common themes across the three big things I learned that will help you make next year an even better year.
How to Transition Your Career When You've Been Typecast
A career rut is something you want to get out of because you're unhappy, dissatisfied, and probably bored. But making a career transition when you're being typecast and what you're doing doesn't allow you to be the person you know you can become is a lot trickier.
How to Manage Yourself When You’re Under Pressure
Do you ever get really busy and feel under a lot of pressure? And then all of a sudden something unexpected gets thrown into the mix? It can be overwhelming and upsetting. Here's what to do when you need to get a grip and stay productive.
How to Deal with Setbacks
Success is no accident. It requires perseverance. But when you have setbacks, it can feel really disheartening. What really matters is what you do with it. Here are two things you can do to move forward whenever you have setbacks.
The Mindset Shift That Advances Your Career
I made mistakes over and over again in my career when it came to my personal and professional development. If you want your career to progress much faster and easier, then shift this way of thinking to avoid the mistakes I made.
Taking a Thanksgiving Tradition to the Next Level
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. In addition to going around the table and sharing who and what we're grateful for, we've taken it to the next level by adding a simple step that extends joy to others.
How to Manage Your Energy When You’ve Taken on Too Much
Have you ever felt totally over committed? At first you feel like you can do it all. Then you're in the midst of executing on all of those things and it feels overwhelming and draining. Here's how to manage your energy when you're in such a state.
5 Ways to Stop Combative Conversations
Do you ever find yourself in conversations that are more combative than they really need to be? These five ways have worked well for me to avoid combative conversations and to collaborate more effectively.
The Third Way to Give Feedback
When giving feedback, it's tempting to either say everything's great or try and save time by unloading everything that you think is wrong. Neither is a winning strategy. Instead, this third way ensures you give constructive feedback that lands.
3 Ways to Handle Scary Situations in Your Career
As an achiever, you often have to do things that are scary. It might be getting up in front of a big group and making a presentation or standing in front of the boardroom and doing a talk. Overcome your fear with these three simple steps.
How to Be Decisive and Move Past Uncertainty
No matter where you are in your career, it’s important to be able to be decisive and to drive things forward with confidence. I learned a lesson last week that highlighted the importance of acting decisively and with confidence.
It’s Okay to Change Your Mind
Do you set high standards for yourself and go to great lengths to not let people down? Maybe even put pressure on yourself to be a person of your word and not change your mind? While admirable, this can be counterproductive when taken to extremes.
5 Considerations Before You Hire, Fire or Promote
The decisions we make about people are critical to the continued success of our teams and organizations. Getting it wrong can be embarrassing and even disastrous. These five steps can help you make better decisions about who to hire, fire and promote.
5 Things You Can Do When Your Performance is Declining
Are you worried that your performance may be tailing off? Here are actions you can take when you’re concerned your performance is on a plateau or even declining.
5 More Ways to Motivate Yourself When You’re Uninspired at Work
When your work feels like a drag and you lack motivation, here are five more ways to motivate yourself and get that spark back in your career.
7 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You’re Uninspired at Work
There will be times when work feels like a drag and you lack motivation. Here are seven ways to motivate yourself and enjoy your work again.
5 (Lame) Excuses for Not Focusing on Your Career
Are you giving your career the attention it deserves right now? Here are the top five excuses I hear for not focusing on your career and why they can backfire. Let’s see if you recognize yourself in any of these.
How to Speak up in Meetings
For most of us, speaking up in meetings is intimidating, especially when there are important people involved. Use these five strategies to speak up in your next meeting and make the most of the opportunity to shine.