Getting dragged down in the minutiae of our jobs, the stuff we think must be done and know we don’t like doing, can drain even the most enthusiastic … [Read more...]
Research Says Getting More Sleep Means Less Missed Opportunities and Fewer Bad Ideas Pursued
A study of 885 entrepreneurs shows sleep-deprived deficits get solved by more sleep.
Science keeps teaching us about the power of sleep, whether it's for the range of career benefits or for enhanced productivity, or whether it's about the lack … [Read more...]
These 7 Thoughts Are Blocking You From Greater Success. Be Mentally Strong and Stop Them
No human being on the planet is immune from negative thoughts springing to mind
What often separates those who achieve success from those who don’t is what they do with those thoughts when they occur. I wanted to help you (and I) better navigate … [Read more...]
Harvard Research Says If You Want to Improve Your Performance, Don’t Ask for Feedback–Ask for Advice
It's contrary to popular belief for how to get better at something, but the research findings are right.
Everyone wants to get better. Heck, there's an entire multibillion-dollar industry called self-improvement that takes form in a myriad of ways. The question is, … [Read more...]
Science Says Do This If You Want People to Think You’re Trustworthy Seconds After Meeting You
Think of this as a cheat code for portraying trustworthiness (it's not as ironic as it sounds).
It’s not impossible to overcome a bad first impression. In fact, research shows us how. But why would you put yourself behind the eight ball if you don’t have to? Especially when … [Read more...]
This Harvard Research Will Help You Better Bond With Your Co-Workers
Harvard researchers say we've got it all wrong on giving negative feedback to peers. It's useless if you don't do this too.
Giving negative feedback to peers can be as stressful and confounding as figuring out how to give feedback to your boss or how to give feedback to a difficult … [Read more...]
Follow This 6 Step Method to Give Feedback to Even the Most Difficult Employee
We're not wired to give feedback well in general, let alone to tough employees. This technique will equip you well.
We've all been there. You could be working with a bunch of whistling Oompa-Loompas that love every second of the job and have the best of attitudes, but it … [Read more...]
Want to Better Remember What You Learn? Recent Research Says Try 10 Minutes of Mindfulness Beforehand
A 10-minute (or less) mindfulness exercise may leave you feeling refreshed and help you remember more.
We've all been there. At a training, I mean, and a good one. When it comes time later on to remember what you learned though, good luck. To remedy the situation, there are … [Read more...]
The 7 Laws of Effectively Leading From a Distance
Uncertain Times Call For Certain Next Steps
I’ve written about remote work and working from home quite a bit in the past. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I find I no longer have to start articles on this topic by … [Read more...]
The Future of Remote Work Is Happening Now. Here’s How to Make It Work for You
The office environment that many grew up with will soon be a relic.
Remote work has gone from mainstream to rushing river. The evil coronavirus has seen to that. While the productivity boosts of working from home were getting press, as … [Read more...]
