"Stop shoulding yourself" has taken the world by storm—from Tony Robbins to Sex in the City—with many arguing that this six-letter word is intrinsically harmful and shame-inducing. Some bloggers have even called for "should" to be eliminated from our vocabulary. So, how did this once inconsequential word garner such a bad rap? After all, isn’t it just a word? [...]
KEY POINTS When emotions are running high, it's not always easy to make the best decisions. Paying attention to your body can help you handle difficult moments with greater ease. These techniques, based on somatic intelligence, can lower your stress level and boost resilience. Difficult moments are inevitable. And handling them well is not a given. [...]
Voluntary quits and job openings are elevated despite layoffs. A new report from LinkedIn states more than half of U.S. workers — 61% — are considering leaving their jobs in 2023. Perhaps you yourself are ready to step on board in search of greener pastures and fulfilment. And many vibrant changes may be in store for [...]
Camille Francois, Chief Information Officer for Graphika and dis/misinformation disruptor, shared a hopeful observation in a recent discussion. "We don't often celebrate the fact that, yes, people are vulnerable to disinformation, but a lot of them are also actually quite good, including the younger generations." Though just one letter apart, understanding the contrasting motives behind dis- and misinformation will allow you to approach these forms of false [...]
The Coronavirus pandemic has dominated, well, everything. But a not-so-small consequence is many employees being asked or forced to work from home. While a dream for so many, so many now realize how daunting this shift truly is. Generally, the prospect of working from home makes one think first about equipment, ergonomics, and freedom. Well, the [...]
"I have no special talents. I am only curious." – Albert Einstein We all have our ideas about what it takes to be a great leader. For some, assertiveness is critical. For others, having a vision is non-negotiable. But there is one seed universal to everyone by which all virtues are born. It is also one you are using right [...]
We all bring unconscious biases into the workplace. These deeply subconscious attitudes span race, gender, appearance, age, wealth and much more. They influence everything from the car you drive to the employee you promote and the one you don’t. And because they are so reflexively triggered without our knowledge, they are virtually unconcealable. Our ancestors, [...]
Kenneth Kaye once said, “Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.” Highly effective leaders identify, understand and develop swift and smart resolutions to workplace conflicts, most of which demand some level of confrontation. Yet I’ve found many coaching clients dread confrontation, shifting the focus toward diversionary topics or simply turning [...]
Researchers at Harvard Business School estimated that job burnout accounts for up to $190 billion in health care spending each year, and work-related stress can lead to a number of serious problems, including type two diabetes, coronary heart disease, gastrointestinal issues, high cholesterol and even death for those under the age of 45. Being overworked and putting in [...]
As we admired the north flank of the main chapel at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai Thailand, we came upon a most unexpected surprise on a cardboard sign reading “monk chat” hung from a cloistered area to our right. Our group of five sat in front of a 24-year-old monk from Mumbai who—as I’ve [...]
