Work and life are all-consuming. Or, they can be if we don’t watch out. Many of us are doing complex and demanding jobs, running businesses with demanding shareholders, customers and employees – whilst also juggling our family and personal lives. There’s never enough time or energy to attend to everything that’s on our plate. It… Continue reading Dropped a ball recently? Good!
Men, in general, are less grateful than women. Here’s why that may be a problem. BY SUMMER ALLEN | AUGUST 15, 2018 You might know Abby Wambach as one of the most celebrated soccer players in the world, a World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist. But in a commencement speech earlier this year to… Continue reading Do men have a gratitude problem?
When we stop hiding our true selves and become vulnerable, our work environment is more enjoyable—and productive—for all. BY MIKE ROBBINS | SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 Have you ever wanted to speak up about an issue or situation at work, but were afraid to? Or wanted to share something about yourself, but worried people might judge… Continue reading How to bring your whole self to work
Does your team get tangled up in interpersonal distress? Do your people sidestep having honest conversations for fear they’ll upset each other? Or avoid the risk of trying new things because they’re worried about making mistakes? How do you make it safer for your people to speak up? Unfortunately, despite our best intentions, studies have… Continue reading How to create safe teams
Here are four steps to feel more energized and satisfied on the job. BY JESSICA LINDSEY | AUGUST 21, 2018 Are you engaged at work? If not, don’t worry—87 percent of people worldwide report not feeling engaged on the job. Many of us don’t expect work to be something we enjoy; it’s called work for… Continue reading How to be more engaged at work
Leadership coach and former Navy SEAL Jeff Boss says that many of his clients ask for a 60-day or 90-day plan to improve their leadership effectiveness. “It’s not that plans aren’t valuable”, he writes in Forbes, “[but] I can’t think of any mission in the SEALs that actually went according to plan.” Better than planning… Continue reading Three things Leaders can do every day
