Work, success, and meaning at every stage of your career
Author Mel Robbins, who wrote “The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About,” has made an instant connection with those of us who tend to over-think, over-manage, and overreact to life’s annoyances. She writes, “Modern life can feel like death by a thousand cuts—one thing after another that … Continue reading Let Stupid and Annoying People Be Stupid and Annoying
As a writer, I have a bias toward written material. Writing helps you organize and refine your thoughts; it provides a record of what actually happened in real time, rather than the misremembered or edited version of events that people recall much later. We use written documentation in many ways in business, including proposals, which … Continue reading 2025 Resolution: Keep a Work Journal
It’s been a busy few years. We’ve lived through the Great Resignation (workers quitting in droves after the Pandemic), the Big Stay (workers hunkering down in their jobs after things normalized), and Quiet Quitting (staying, but doing the absolute minimum to keep from being fired. Now we have the Big Yawn (my words, not theirs.) … Continue reading The Big Yawn
The 2020 global pandemic made Working From Home (WFH) a mandate for millions of workers across the globe. After it became safe to return to the office, many employers adopted a hybrid model (2-3 days a week in the office) that gave workers the advantages of working from home: a reduction of time spent commuting, … Continue reading Is WFH Finished?
A recent study by Workhuman has revealed that managers are more likely to be guilty of faking productivity—or fauxductivity—in the workplace than their employees. (Cue the disbelief from the cubicle farm.) The 3Q Global Human Workplace Index survey reached out to 3,000 managers in the UK, U.S., and Ireland. The drop in actual – as … Continue reading Have you ever been guilty of Fauxductivity? This post is for you.
Arthur Brooks, writing for The Atlantic, says that compliments are an important part of how we communicate with each other. They’re a big part of the positive remarks that boost the self-esteem of the receiver and keep work and personal relationships warm and productive. Relationship experts gauge the future success of couples by the ratio … Continue reading Compliments that Matter. BTW, I love your shirt.
Writing for Inc. Magazine online, workforce performance expert Henna Pryor made up a term that is not only poetic, but useful for any leader. She says “birdsong leadership” is a way to make your employees feel safer and become more productive. She writes, “I was listening to the birds on my back porch last week … Continue reading Lead Like a Bird
I’ve worked in both a cramped cubicle and a spacious corner office with a view. There’s no doubt that my view of the treetops (3rd floor) and blue skies while sunshine poured in made me happier and my work easier. Whoever dreamed that workers would choose to return to the office to go back into … Continue reading The View Matters
Fridays have always had a different flavor from the rest of the week. It’s the day you start thinking ahead to your weekend, finish up projects, and take time to get organized so you can start next week with confidence. “Casual Fridays” were a nod to this in-house focus. More relaxed attire reflected a more … Continue reading Easy Fridays
Working from home has plenty of benefits, as millions of workers have discovered since the pandemic lockdowns. But WFH has blurred – make that erased – the line between “at work” and “at home.” Without a clean break, it’s much harder for you to relax and be present for your family during the evening. Remember … Continue reading Feierabend
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