3 Techniques to Boost Your Confidence After Receiving Criticism
When I asked my client Jessica how her relationship with her manager was going since we last spoke, there was a long pause. “Jessica, what happened?” I asked. “She ripped apart a presentation I put together. She said I needed to start over from scratch because it totally missed the mark. I couldn’t stop thinking […]
3 Ways to Apply the Kaizen Philosophy to Keep You Thriving
In the years following World War II, American auto executives visited Toyota manufacturing plants in Japan to examine how the company was able to produce so many vehicles so quickly. They discovered a humanizing philosophy driving the manufacturer’s innovation, one that intrinsically motivated workers to change process, procedures, and themselves for the better. Instead of […]
5 Ways to Battle Negative Thinking and Win
No one feels good after receiving harsh feedback or making a mistake. It’s natural to feel bad about yourself when you face a setback. But for many people, negative thinking can seep into your mind in other sneaky ways. Why We Have Negative Thoughts Perhaps you feel like an imposter as if you’re not qualified or cut […]
4 Things You Should Never Apologize for at Work
“Sorry, could you just look at this?” “Sorry to bother you but…” “I’m sorry, let me move that.” Why We Over-apologize Apologies, when warranted, are a sign of empathy in the workplace. But over-apologizing— or excessively saying sorry when you don’t need to — is a bad habit that can undermine your authority. More importantly, it hurts your […]
5 Ways to Streamline Your Efforts and Gain Measurable Success
You’ve spent years honing your craft, learning the industry, and perfecting your methods. You’re the consummate expert. A specialist through and through. There’s tremendous value in being a go-to resource and becoming indispensable at work. But, reaching new levels of success requires letting go of certain day-to-day tasks. Delegation, while an essential part of leading effectively, can be difficult — especially […]
How to be a Committed Team Player Without Becoming a Workaholic
Your boss is the first one in the office and the last to leave. She’s in every meeting, at every event, and flooding your inbox with updates and to-dos. If you’ve ever had a workaholic boss, then you understand what a struggle it can be. In an effort to look like a committed team player, […]
