You are wired to Get Shtuff Done! And you have been rewarded for it your entire life. How can that possibly be Toxic? Check out this article about Toxic Productivity. It makes some interesting points and has sound advice. The bottom line is that many of us get to choose how we want to use our time. The potential problem is that we can get sucked into spending more … [Read more...] about Do You Suffer from Toxic Productivity?
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You Can Fix Career Burnout
Like background noise, burnout may go unnoticed, but its effects gradually impair our capacity to function. And it’s the reason 40% of professionals have sought new career opportunities recently, according to a 2021 Limeade survey. The trigger is stealthy and develops incrementally, with the potential of achieving chronic levels and the ultimate status of an occupational or … [Read more...] about You Can Fix Career Burnout
Finding Your Sanctuary
My Dad was a Presbyterian minister, so I learned at a very young age what the “sanctuary” was. It was the sacred part of the church building where we had services. It was not until many years later (slow learner), when I learned that “sanctuary” had a much broader definition. Many people think of “sanctuary” as a place of safety and protection. I think we all need a … [Read more...] about Finding Your Sanctuary
The Four Agreements
Every leader knows that nothing gets done in organizations without agreements. Teamwork is essentially a network of agreements. When people make powerful agreements with one another – and deliver on them – amazing things can happen in the world. This is probably why the book, The Four Agreements – by don Miguel Ruiz – has sold more than 10 million copies over the past … [Read more...] about The Four Agreements
Become Your Own Career Coach
Getting a Career Coach can be a great idea, but there are also some ways that you can coach yourself. A recent Harvard Business Review article suggests that we focus on these topics and questions in order to coach ourselves: *Build Your Self-Awareness. This is one of the keys to professional development. Create a quick mind-map. Write down your career challenge in the … [Read more...] about Become Your Own Career Coach