Microsoft and LinkedIn conducted a 30,000 person, 31 country study over this past year of remote work to help shape their hybrid work strategy. Hybrid work is defined as a mixture … [Read more...]
4 Reasons You’re Getting Burned Out at Work (And What to Do About It)
Just 4 questions can uncover the real culprit
In 2019, The World Health Organization published its latest International Classification of Diseases and labeled workplace burnout a medical diagnosis. Since we went to a remote … [Read more...]
Psychology Says This Surprising Reason May Be Why You’re So Exhausted at Work
The good news is you can do something about it.
“Exhaustion” has got to be one of Webster Dictionary’s words of the year so far. Endless Zoom calls, working from home now redefined as “working more, from home,” wondering if your … [Read more...]
16 Lessons Dana Vollmer Learned Going From Baby to Rio Gold Medal in 17 Months: An Exclusive Interview
This exclusive interview with the first USA swim mom to win gold reveals insight on succeeding as a mom and a professional that's worth diving into
17 months after having her son Arlen, Dana Vollmer won a gold medal in swimming at the Rio Olympics. For perspective, it takes me 17 months to get around to putting the … [Read more...]
These 4 States Have The Least Engaged Employees According to This 31 Million Person Study
A massive study shows the state of the American workplace and the state of States' employee engagement levels. It ain't good
Okay, so fueling interstate rivalries is something better left to sports I suppose. But I couldn't resist when I saw Gallup's State of the American Workplace Report. The … [Read more...]
7 Questions Every Leader Should Be Able to Answer for the New Employee
This is a great test for how clear the 10,000-foot view is
Leaders are tasked with setting the vision and drumbeat of the organization, fostering the kind of positive culture they intend, posting meaningful goals, and … [Read more...]
Want to Be Much Happier? Stop This 1 Behavior Right Now
I finally caught on to the need to cut off this behavior. It will make a huge difference for you too.
There are plenty of things you can start doing immediately to be happier, like making smart investments in yourself or strengthening relationships. You can even … [Read more...]
Want to lead like Abraham Lincoln? Here are 7 Ways How
Honest Abe is still the most revered president in history. Now you can emulate his best leadership qualities.
Leadership lessons come from everywhere. From standbys like Bill and Melinda Gates to Warren Buffett and Elon Musk. Even from sources as … [Read more...]
How to Get the Most Out of the Relationship With Your Mentor
So you've landed a mentor. Here's how to use your superpowers to keep both sides of the relationship revved and rewarding.
It’s time to make the absolute most out of this potentially powerful relationship. You enter this energized, and you plan to stay that way. How do you keep your mentor … [Read more...]
5 Unhappiness Traps and How to Overcome Them
Happiness can be tricky enough to lasso. Why make it harder for ourselves by getting caught in these traps?
In this column, I’ve written about the Happiness Equation (Happiness = Reality – Expectations) and the importance of working/living with a sense of autonomy for … [Read more...]
