When I’m interviewed, or meeting new people, I’m often asked for my “best tips” about productivity, time management and stress relief. And one of my frequent answers is to plan for tomorrow, today. That is, by the time you end your workday, spend a small amount of time making a realistic plan for tomorrow. Why…
I used to feel proud to say, “I’m a bit of a perfectionist.” That was until I realized my drive for perfection was less about the pursuit of excellence and more about my fear of being judged. Fear of being judged for not looking smart enough, being good enough, or being successful enough. My relentless…
Soon after I had my first child, I started drifting away from my childless friends. When they asked me to go to the movies, meet up for dinner, or get a drink at a new coffee shop, I almost always said no. When they told me tales of first dates both good and bad, I…
Change is undoubtedly the only constant in life. Sure, there was a time when it was typical to spend a lifetime working in the same company. Times have changed, however, and there is a world of opportunities out there. If you no longer find joy and excitement in your daily job, it is perfectly normal…
Understand that success is finding happiness rather than monetary gain. I’ve been fortunate to travel all over the world and live abroad. I’ve lived with individuals who were incredibly poor, even from a third-world standpoint. Yet, many of those individuals are just as happy as we are here in the most abundant society the world…
Whether you are new as a manager or entering a new role and inheriting a team, you want to strategize your plan for success. Learning how to manage a team effectively as a new manager isn’t about jumping in and hoping you get the same luck as before. This is a new group of people…
