Everyone gets stuck sometimes. Whether it’s finding the right solution, figuring out the best way to approach an issue, or determining the best strategy to sell your ideas, it just seems like no matter what you do, you’re not making progress. The next time it happens, experiment with these techniques. Do Something Physical When you’re …
Question: I currently am in charge of all the digital activity in our company and I’ve just gotten a really great offer. It’s more money, resources, and a better title—which means I’ll have the opportunity to really innovate. The only issue is, instead of reporting directly into the president I would be reporting into the …
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Most people spend their work life relentlessly responding to other people’s agendas. Just think about how your day begins. How long do you wait before checking your email? Did you take a breath before responding or did your day get hijacked before you even left your house? One of the most powerful, high-leverage habits you …
Most people choke at one time or another—it happens when you are firmly in command of your performance and you blow it because you psych yourself out. It’s not a big deal unless you let the experience change how you behave moving forward. It’s common to become tentative and lose trust in your skills. You …
Question: I can’t seem to please my manager. No matter what I do, he seems disappointed and somewhat distant. My work is good and I’ve asked him directly if there’s anything wrong with what I’m doing. He assures me everything is fine but I have this nagging feeling he’s not being upfront with me. What …
Question: My manager and I have one-on-ones scheduled every other week which is great in theory. The reality is that they always get cancelled or we have an ad hoc conversation about an issue that seems to “count” as our check in. I don’t want to be a pest but I’d like to have more …
One of the hazards of having so much information available 24/7 is that it can impede action. We get trapped, thinking that we need to know more before we do something, and it becomes an infinity loop. For example, most people understand that it’s important to keep your work network current so that it’s there …
Many teams have members who work hard but behave more as “order takers” than as fully empowered staffers. Optimal teams are made up of members who treat their work as if it were a reflection of themselves, so that everyone is pulling their own weight. How can a manager encourage ownership when staffers are in …
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 …
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. T.D. Jakes, a pastor, author, filmmaker, …
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