New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work. Try This Instead.
January is right around the corner and right now you’re probably mapping out what you want to achieve in the year ahead. Whether you’re resolving to get a promotion, start on side projects you’ve put off, or finally making six-figures, one fact remains: change is hard. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the high failure rate of New Year’s resolutions. Nearly one-half […]
Communicate Beautifully: How to Present Your Ideas Powerfully and Inspire Your Audience to Action
A few weeks ago, I ran a reader survey. One of the top concerns I heard from my readers were fears about getting your ideas across clearly and powerfully. Many of you said you struggle with speaking up and communicating well. You said things like… “Clear, straightforward communication of ideas and information is a challenge […]
Why Email Makes You So Stressed (And 3 Fixes For Overwhelm)
When I’m doing email triage, I often feel as if I’ve fallen into a trance. Every so often, I’ll look up from the screen and think, “Whoa—was I even breathing just now?” It turns out that I have email apnea—a term coined by former tech executive Linda Stone that refers to the habit of interrupted […]
3 Shifts To Free Yourself From Perfectionism
In the real world there are no gold stars for effort or report cards to gauge your progress. Yet a common mistake is treating work like school. As CEO and author, Sallie Krawcheck points out: Let’s not confuse what made us successful in school for what can make us successful in our careers. While an honor roll mindset can translate into […]
4 Things I Learned About You from My 2018 Reader Survey
Recently, I asked you (my readers!) to take a survey so I can learn more about what you struggle with when it comes to mentally and emotionally thriving in your career. I like to do this because it’s one of the best ways to get real, helpful feedback from the people I care about serving […]
Why Successful People Set Goals in September, Not January
The summer is over. School is back in session. Business is picking up again. If you feel a renewed sense of motivation in fall, you’re not alone. There’s mounting evidence that “September is the new January” when it comes to setting goals. In fact, studies find that enrollment in weight loss programs rises in the Fall, along with […]
