Category: Self-Mastery
7 Ways to Self Soothe That Are Quick, Free, and Totally Within Your Control
Are you feeling stressed right about now? If you are, that’s okay — chances are, so are most of the people you know. Whether your challenges are driven by what’s happening at work, in your... Continue reading
4 Ways To Handle Yourself When You’re Upset And You Still Need To Work
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Some people believe that you shouldn’t bring the baggage from your life with you to your job. But sometimes it’s something or someone at work that is the source... Continue reading
3 Surprising Factors That Make It Hard for Leaders to Resolve Conflicts
Recently, I had a wonderful conversation with Danny Langloss, who is the host of the Leadership Excellence podcast, the City Manager of Dixon, Illinois, and a true student of leadership. Danny asked me a lot... Continue reading
In Forbes: Your Team Is More Anxious Than You Think. Here’s What You Need To Do
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Do you know which members of your team have anxiety? Don’t assume you can tell, according to Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick, the authors of Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams... Continue reading
In Forbes: 6 Ways To Understand And Combat Your Team’s Burnout
This post originally appeared on Forbes. You aren’t alone right now if you feel frazzled and burned out. In the midst of the pandemic, 76 percent of U.S. employees surveyed said they were experiencing burnout. You... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Simplify At Work So You And Your Team Can Accomplish More
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Many people are feeling overwhelmed and burnt out by work, whether their workplaces are fully in-person, completely remote, or hybrid. There’s too much to do, too much going on... Continue reading
When Things Look This Bad, How Can You Move Forward?
Honestly, recent national events have put me completely on edge. What we see in the news just doesn’t make sense — except that it is the logical conclusion of everything that has come before. Here’s... Continue reading
Is It Safe to Be Candid with Your Boss? First Learn What They Want
A couple of years ago, I did a Dear HBR podcast on how hard it can be to confront your boss. One of the difficulties is that we can’t anticipate the true needs of someone... Continue reading