People are wearing themselves out. Are you one of them? One study on professional services firms found that the majority of respondents said their jobs were“highly demanding, exhausting, and chaotic.” If that sounds like you – or if you are heading that direction – you may end up with “hurry sickness.” This malady was first identified more than fifty years ago by two … [Read more...] about Do You Suffer from Hurry Sickness?
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When You Are Overloaded
If you are overloaded then you need to delegate more! But what if that is not an option? Here are some ideas based on an article from Harvard Business Review: 1. Discern “Good Enough” from “Perfect” Negotiate simplification of some deliverables with your boss Identify places where you and your team can do “B+” vs “A+” work Use AI to get projects started 2. … [Read more...] about When You Are Overloaded
How to Change Your Workaholic Habits
It is very easy to become workaholic in today’s fast-paced world. Workaholic tendencies can be a big problem for us. It can lead to lower quality of work, damaged relationships, and can even rob us of the joy we have for life. If you want to change . . . here are some ideas – based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review. First – a definition. Being a … [Read more...] about How to Change Your Workaholic Habits
Master Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are a natural part of work life. Inherently, there is nothing wrong with conflict – and constructive conflict can be very helpful for a team’s performance. This is because high performing teams get the best ideas out in the open and then respectfully evaluate which is best for the organization – without personal agendas getting in the way. But how do we work … [Read more...] about Master Conflict Resolution
Leadership Skills Checklist
Leadership development is a lifelong journey. Hopefully, you have a Leadership Development Plan that you update regularly as you consider the next set of leadership skills you need to add to your repertoire. Here is a list for you to consider from a recent article in Harvard Business Review: 1. Emotional Aperture. Related to Emotional Intelligence, this is all about … [Read more...] about Leadership Skills Checklist