“I had a great teacher in India who said to me, ‘If you think you’re spiritual and evolved and enlightened, go home for Christmas.’” — Elizabeth Gilbert For the holidays, or any gathering, everyone desires the picture-perfect family, sitting in social media-ready positions around the fire, having the best time with one another. But the […]
Category: Leadership
Don’t Panic, Calm Your Way Through Situations
“Don’t Panic.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Keep calm and carry on is not just a campy phrase. The ability to regulate emotions and keep a clear head is essential to making sound decisions during hard or stressful times. Stress is guaranteed in life, so it makes sense to practice the best […]
Upgrade Your Meetings Game
“People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.” — Thomas Sowell Meetings are tough. They can either be super productive or a complete waste of time. The line between the two is often blurred, as what was supposed to be a constructive meeting can downward spiral into chaos. As your career progresses, […]
Make the Hard Decisions
“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson All of us make decisions all day, every day. Some are conscious and some aren’t. What to eat. What to wear. How to respond to a question or comment. Where to invest money. The list is endless. As exhausting […]
Don’t Scream “I’m the Boss!”
“I’m the boss” — The Lonely Island Congratulations, you’ve been promoted! Years of hard work, long hours, side of desk projects, politicking, etc. has led to you getting a new title, a new salary, and perhaps even a new team. You’re on fire. You feel great. You want to run around with your new boss […]
Always Have Your Sleeves Rolled Up
“The future is now. Roll up your sleeves and let your passion flow. The country we carry in our hearts is waiting.” — Bruce Springsteen The act of rolling up your sleeves has traditionally meant getting them out of the way so you can dive into a project with your hands. The ability to do […]
You Are Who You Surround Yourself With
“Up to 95% of a person’s success or failure is determined by their reference group, or the people they associate with most.” — David McClelland of Harvard University The quality of people in your life is important, as you tend to become who you surround yourself with. This blog is full of posts on how […]
Be the Person You Want to Follow
“There is no need to throw me to the wolves. They come when I call.” — Unknown It can be easy to idolize a person who says whatever they are thinking, no matter how factual or rude. The internet loves to highlight bizarre, hysterical, or outright insane posts/comments. As much attention as these individuals might […]
Under-Estimation Leads to Failure
“A spark can set a whole forest on fire. Just a spark. Save it.” — Charles Bukowski Under-estimating a task, situation, or challenge can lead to being caught unprepared. When unprepared, it is hard to perform your best. This can result in unexpected failure. The easiest way to avoid this trap is to never under-estimate […]
Hope is Not a Strategy, Sort Of
“Pessimism never won any battle.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower “Hope is not a strategy” is a complex phrase. We have all had moments where we wish upon a star in hopes of a particular outcome. While this might make you feel better, it will not move you closer to your goal. That said, hope is […]