You know you should take care of yourself, but you don't. But you should! Here's the catch, when you don't take care of yourself you're less able to care for others. It seems nonsensical, but it's true. Also, how can others learn to care for themselves if you don't let them practice? Do it! Take...
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Instead of Giving Advice, Try Personal Leadership
Good leaders who've mastered personal leadership know that giving advice is overrated. It's like giving a hungry person a fish instead of a fishing pole. Mary gives us some good advice on how not to give advice. Heed it well. - InPower Editors “[As a coach] my job is to be trustworthy while...
Is It Time to Train Your Brain Differently?
Sometimes people are simply annoying. Of course if they're annoying us, it's likely that we're annoying them too. Mary Schaefer gives us some good perspective on how to rise above this downward cycle! - InPower Editors “I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element… I...
3 Secrets for Job Security
We all want to be indispensable employees, to ensure job security. These days there no such thing as a truly secure job, but there are things you can do to increase the likelihood you'll have the job as long as you want it. Enjoy Mary's powerful advice for taking your career into your own hands. -...
How To Manage Up – By Managing Down
Most of us want to do a good job "managing up." It helps keep our daily work moving along smoothly and usually helps us manage our career prospects with our boss. But what about when you're the boss? Do you help people manage you? We loved this practical advice from Mary Schaefer about how to do...
5 Tips for Being a Leader to Your Employees
By: Mary Schaefer Do you simply manage the people who work for you – or do you truly lead? Consider utilizing what naturally engages human beings at work, like appreciation and a sense of being a meaningful part of something bigger than themselves. The result is an increase in your company’s...