In life, there are times when you come to realize that you want to pursue bigger goals. The problem is you are just not sure how to go about them. There are even times when you are not exactly sure if you are actually capable of achieving them all on your own. In this case, […]
I can’t tell you how many times I get the response “putting out fires” when I ask how a leader’s work life is going. Getting tired of that tyranny of the urgent? To break out of that exhausting, reactive state: Write down every issue that has led to a reactive leadership action. After you get […]
No one wants to be perceived as unapproachable. But sometimes, we aren’t self-aware enough to know what we are doing that puts people off. Try some of these techniques to show you do want interactions with others: Ask how you are perceived. Sometimes we live lives of self-deception: thinking we are just dandy, but causing […]
The employee morale greatly affects business performance. In fact, 70% of employees in the US are lacking engagement – which is costing the workforce an estimated $450 – $550 billion in lost productivity. While there are numerous ways to boost an employee’s morale, trainings are found effective in motivating the workforce. Apart from your usual […]
Lobster Moments: The Natural Growing Pains of Leadership About one month into my first group manager role, I had a staff member come to me and abruptly resign. I was just learning the job and didn’t know this individual very well and was not aware of the backlog of complicated issues that led to this […]
When I meet new people, I ask them what their life story is, and they usually ask me about mine. It has been revealing to me how most of our story timelines (mine included!) are littered with major disappointments/losses/failures. And it’s even more interesting to see how people bounce back and re-invent themselves after a […]
You can either make excuses or make progress. Here are a few ways to replace your common excuses for not growing, with action steps! “I’ll launch/start that next season/month/year.” This classic procrastination excuse simply kicks the goal down the road instead of exploring any benefits to starting now. Just get a piece of planning started […]
If you run a business, you know that employee productivity is huge on your list of things to constantly improve upon. At the bottom of unproductivity is usually employee unhappiness, and this is where you should focus your efforts, because unhappy employees can end up costing your company millions of dollars.
Take your breaks during the day. While you are constantly tempted to schedule meetings back-to-back or to “plow through” one to-do item after another, research shows how your creativity goes up when you stop and recharge your energy by taking regular breaks. Walking around the building can give you added benefits, too, as it prevents […]
If you want to truly make an impact at work and in the world, ultimately, you must hold yourself accountable to getting your goals accomplished. Here are some ways to do just that: Say it! Utilize people to help you stay accountable, by declaring goals aloud to a boss, coach, peer, mastermind group, success partner, […]
