6 Ways You Can Stop Being a People Pleaser (That Don’t Involve Shouting “No!”)
Has anyone ever accused you of being a people pleaser at work? You might have felt put off, thinking, “Yeah, I like making sure everyone in the office is happy. What’s wrong with that?” The answer? Nothing. It’s admirable to be a pleasant co-worker and a leader who helps others be successful. In fact, individuals […]
5 Ways Not To Handle Criticism (And What To Do Instead)
“Hey, do you have a moment to chat in my office?” No matter the context, those words can strike fear in the hearts of even the most confident top performer. And sure enough, no matter how well you do at your job, receiving negative feedback from your boss, a client, or even your direct reports […]
Bringing Work Home? 5 Tips to Keep Work-Life Boundaries
Let’s face it: The traditional 9-to-5 work lifestyle is long gone. For many of us, it’s not unusual to stay at the office until 7 or 8, or to burn the midnight oil working on a freelance gig, startup idea, or extra project to get ahead at work. Even if your company promotes a healthy […]
4 Steps to Let Go of Your Need for Approval at Work
Humans share an innate drive to connect with others. We’re evolutionarily wired to crave inclusion. Eons ago, this was linked with our survival; in pre-historic times, rejection triggered fear. If someone became isolated or was ousted from the group, his or her life would be at risk. Because the consequences of being rejected were so […]
This Simple Psychological Trick Will Transform Your Terrible Networking Skills
As young professionals, we’re taught to network like our careers depend on it. Your professional network can open just about any door. All we have to do to capture that holy grail of networking is put ourselves out there, and then we’re golden. We’re told to just “start networking,” but in reality it’s never that […]
3 Must-Have Scripts for Saying “No” to Clients Nicely
Have you ever noticed how many times a week you say “yes” to a person or project– only to end up regretting your decision? Of those commitments, how many were actually in line with your business priorities? If you lack standards or fear rejection, it can come at a high cost: missed milestones, losing clients, […]
