Key Takeaways: Have it all yet stay grounded: True success isn’t just about accumulating—it's understanding why you want something and ensuring your ambitions align with your values. Clarity of purpose drives action: Highly effective people know exactly what they’re working toward and why, which...
Key Takeaways: Burnout is not a badge of honor. It's a warning sign that you're pushing yourself beyond healthy limits. Engaging in "Burnout Roller Derby," where exhaustion is worn like a trophy, only leads to inefficiency and deeper fatigue Recognize your magnificence. Acknowledge your worth...
Key Takeaways: Burning out isn’t a personal failing—it’s a cultural problem. We’ve been conditioned to see exhaustion as either a weakness or a badge of honor, when in reality it’s a red flag waving at a toxic, unsustainable system. The “I’m so busy” mantra isn’t impressive—it’s costly. Overwork...
Key Takeaways: Jerks at work are energy vampires—don’t let them drain you. They’re out there slamming doors and yelling, but your power lies in how you respond, not react. Don’t take it personally (yes, really). Their behavior is about them, not you—and when you stop buying into their opinions,...
We love it when smart thinkers challenge buzzwords, which is why we love Laurie’s post this week as she endeavors to define Authentic behavior in the workplace and explore the deeper meanings of this important idea. After reading the post, take a moment and think about what is most authentic about...
We all flirt with burn-out for a million reasons. Here are five strategies from Laurie to help us put out the flames before they consume us and making a difference at work. How many of these things are you doing already? What more can you do to invest in your sanity and impact? - InPower Editors...
As we approach summer, I'm reminded of the family road trip. The kind with screaming kids, barking dogs and parents hoping they don't harm one of those screaming kids. The family road trip seems an apt analogy to end this month's theme of preserving your mental health with emotional...
On average, we make 11.7 career changes according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a lot of rebounds, comebacks and course corrections. I know I have followed my authentic self onto a new path close to a dozen times so far. Career shifts are never easy, but always worth it. This article...
We talk so much about "authenticity" at work, but what does it really mean to be an authentic leader? Laurie takes us on a deep dive and shares her own experience with authenticity in today's post. - InPower Editors Authenticity is all the rage these days. Be your authentic self. Let your freak...
Feeling "burned out" seems to be a normal part of working life, but like Laurie, we've found it really doesn't have to be. Laurie's advice really works to help you find your own kind of "balance," that doesn't require you to sacrifice yourself in order to achieve success! - InPower Editors I look...
