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Here’s a useful habit that’s more than a hack… The next time things are going well, when a project is about to launch, when a meeting has been successful, when the sun is shining&…

THIS SPEECH should be sent to every 16-26 year old you know.. no seriously, grab the URL and send it to your family group chat, your teacher friends and… | 312 comments on LinkedIn

Comparison culture is hurting your career. Try adopting these five mindsets to have a healthier attitude at work.

Being a CEO can be a lonely job–there is no obvious person in whom to confide. Keeping a journal can fill that void, by giving a new leader a chance for structured reflection of recent past events and decisions, and mental rehearsal for future ones. Despite the time and discipline it takes to keep a journal, it should be part of every new leader’s toolkit.

The hesitance to ask for help can keep us bogged down in more work than is necessary and is a key contributor to feeling constantly overwhelmed at work. In this piece, the author outlines six strategies for unlearning old, unproductive patterns that prevent you from reaching out for assistance when you really need it.

Dave Stachowiak and Bonni share an update on our PKM systems on episode 445 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast

Can't stop thinking mean thoughts about yourself? Researchers and psychologists share how to break the cycle.

Working in a coffee bar means working in close quarters with your fellow baristas, managers, and owners. In this daily work we will eventually begin to feel the tension and start to wonder about how we can set boundaries for ourselves so we can…

Common fears that hold people back include the fear of failure, the fear of letting others down, the fear of looking bad or losing others’ respect, but also include more primal fears, such as that of being marginalized, rejected, or unable to support oneself. Often, these fears are not rational, but are visceral at their core. While they often operate below the surface, they are an active force in driving unproductive behavior. In this article, the authors offer strategies for how to unpack and challenging these fears and limiting beliefs so that you can dismantle your self-imposed barriers and achieve greater success.

11 Promises from a Manager: a 🧵1. We’ll have a weekly 1:1. I’ll never cancel this meeting, but you can cancel it whenever you like. It’s your time.— Matthew Rechs (@MrEchs) April 18, 2022

People don’t hire you, buy from you or recommend you because you’re indifferently average and well rounded. They do it because you’re exceptional at something. What if you investe…

In a new book, the former head of fast food giant Yum Brands offers lessons from his unconventional ascent.

If you have your CliftonStrengths talents, use this page to explore each StrengthsFinder theme. It's where you can learn about your Top 5 strengths.

Transforming an organization starts with transforming its leaders. Data from 1,700 executives by Linda Hill and colleagues reveals the most important skills and traits leaders need now.

According to Clark, it’s important to allocate 20% of your time for interesting hobbies every day. But what if you can’t decide what to do? How do you choose an activity with a satisfying payoff?

It’s not what your employees really need from you.

Taking time to better understand yourself can improve your leadership and help unlock the next stage of your career.

We are currently living through a historical context that involves seismic shifts of change. When going through such seismic shifts, it's...

Here’s what to do.

Tom Henschel

Seth Godin

Seth Godin

Nathan Czubaj

Daniel Pink

Without it, you're just like everyone else.

Peter Block