Perspective

Most people have difficulty dealing with uncertainty. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable when there isn’t a clear picture of what’s happening. However, ambiguity can sometimes paralyze people; in an effort to reduce perceived risk, we may shut down options in order to exert control wherever possible. This rarely produces a good outcome. Challenge the assumptions […]

Emotional exhaustion is much more incapacitating than physical exhaustion, and it’s prevalent among those who stay in an organization because they feel obligated to their teammates or employers. According to researchers from Concordia University and the Université de Montréal, these workers are much more likely to experience burnout and stress-related problems. The same applies when

Perfectionism is the ultimate self-defeating behavior, and ironically is often exhibited by the most conventionally successful people in our culture. These people become slaves to success because they are constantly focused on what is not going right and are unable to enjoy their achievements. At their most extreme, perfectionists accomplish nothing and create nothing, perfectly.

Grace under pressure is a critical skill for leaders. Tough situations inevitably involve questions you haven’t anticipated or would prefer not to answer. Being prepared for them will position you to respond more powerfully while reducing your stress level. Here are four good rules of thumb: Answer only what was asked. Sometimes people are fishing

You probably know that stress can affect your ability to make smart decisions. While that fact probably doesn’t surprise you, the reason it’s true might. Researchers at the University of Southern California found that stress causes you to overestimate the positive aspects of a choice and downplay the negatives. Because stress increases your dopamine levels