The term “soft” is often used when talking about those things that cannot be measured. In giving them a label alongside “hard,” perhaps we have been attempting to give credibility to those skills we inherently know are both essential and valuable to our success, even though their impact can’t...
Want to know the secret of highly productive people? They aim for the twofer. When evaluating your options, look for the one that feeds two birds instead of just one. Gives you the double-whammy. Achieves the win-win. You may not be able to make everything a two-fer, but I bet you can find more...
Worried you’re “that guy”? The one that people talk about behind your back? The women and men who people talk about behind their backs are oblivious. Don’t be and you won’t be. Most of us are self-conscious about the wrong stuff. Learn to look elsewhere. We worry about whether people think we were...
“Women Don’t Ask”. Ask for what you want - it’s the topic of a book and it’s often an unfortunate reality that keeps many of us from reaching our goals. In my executive coaching work, some of my clients very clearly realize that this is an issue. They know that whether it’s asking for a raise or...
Three years ago I began my master's degree in positive psychology. My classmates and I, new to each other, were waiting for our first class to start. Everyone was a little anxious because one of us was about to be called on to tell their "You at Your Best" story about a time when we overcame a...
What if being ground down wasn’t a demolition but a refinement? Every difficult effort holds within it opportunities that only you can turn into a better you. 2013 is here and it’s back to the grind. I don’t know about you, but my new year is taking off with a bang! All of a sudden it’s back to...
By: Lyn Boyer Last week, I was honored that the renowned Lolly Daskal asked me to co-host her weekly #LeadFromWithin Tweet Chat. We selected the topic of healing, which apparently struck a chord with many members of her very large Twitter community. That hashtag trended to number two during the...
Want to take the 24 out of 24/7? I was at lunch the other day with a friend who is a senior leader at her company. She was talking about how many junior women seriously consider opting out of high powered careers as they think about having families. This, despite all the work her company, a...
What if quieting the noise was as simple as deciding what to listen to? It’s a new year and the band is already playing! I recently noticed a music instructor picking out certain instruments in his band to give individuals feedback while the group played on. His ear was so tuned he could tell a...
The clock is ticking! The countdown to 2013 is underway and the world is getting ready to start over. There will be enough left over to keep us busy, but what new thing can you add to your hopes and dreams for 2013? What new definition of “excellent performance” can you pursue in the months ahead?...
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October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
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The Psychology of Goal-Setting Success
