May 23, 2017 • Volume 8, Issue 9 • ISSN: 2154-3240

In This Issue

♦	Feature Article: What’s your rationale for failure?
♦	Ask Amanda: Any tips on finding a great boss?
♦	Practical Tips: Stop the Worry

What’s your rationale for failure?

How many times have you heard others (or yourself!) complain about their circumstances? “I’m not at the right level.” “My projects don’t have enough visibility.” “I work virtually so I don’t know everything that’s going on.” What is the benefit of these types of thoughts? You may think there is no benefit. If that’s the case, consider this: It gives you a built-in rationale for failing.
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	Comparison is the thief of joy.

Practical Tips: Stop the Worry

People often dwell on difficult situations or specific issues. When that worry leads to an a-ha moment, you've got a productive outcome. How many times, though, do you replay the same situations over and over in your mind and don’t come to a solution? That's a major energy drain.
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Do you have any tips on how to find a great boss? I’m in the job market now and would love to find someone I really enjoy working with. S.W., Anaheim, CA

Undoubtedly you’ve heard the old saw, “People leave managers, not companies,” so this is a really smart question. Your relationship with your manager is the most important predictor of workplace happiness because your manager controls your access to resources and opportunities.
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