Category: Leadership
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You’re at Your Best When Your Circumstances are the Worst
Many of us believe that we perform at our best when the conditions and circumstances are “just right”. We’re in our comfort zone, we’re on our second or third (or fourth) cup of coffee, and the wi-fi is flowing like fine wine. (Or something like that.) But that’s not true. It’s an illusion. We think…
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Team Not Teaming? I Got Your Back!
Ever been on a team where it feels like your team is disengaged, dysfunctional, uncooperative, or uninspired? Yeah, it sucks. It feels like no matter how hard you try, how much effort you put in, how much quality you strive for in your output, it’s just not enough. It feels like you just can’t win.…
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Gratitude Works!
November rolls around, and suddenly, gratitude is trending harder than pumpkin spice lattes. Here in the U.S., Thanksgiving sets the stage for feasting, gathering, and (hopefully) counting our blessings. For a few fleeting moments, we pause to reflect on the people and things we cherish most. But let’s face it: once the turkey’s gone and…
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Great Expectations: The Ultimate Disappointment Machine
Stop expecting so much from your employees, your family, and yourself. It’s a waste of time and a perpetual fountain of disappointment. Sounds ridiculous, right? But, hear me out. I’m not suggesting you lower the bar of what you’d like to see happen in those around you. And I’m certainly not asking you to stop…
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The Other F-Word
Are you looking forward to going to work today? Or do you feel a sense of dread or stress just wishing you could do anything else but go to work? It happens. Some days you’re ready to embrace the day, and other days you’re ready to race for the nearest exit. But what if you…