Make An Impact In Virtual Meetings
A video conference isn’t just a meeting over video — it’s an entirely new experience and requires us to adapt our perspectives, habits, and tactics. Here are a few ways to adjust to this new norm. Every presentation coach will tell you that direct eye …
Take These Steps To Reduce Burnout
If you’re feeling burned out right now, you’re not alone. The good news is that you can do something about it. First, seek out support from a good friend, family member, therapist, or coach. It’s hard to make decisions when you’re exhausted, so find so…
Overcome Your Fear of Making Mistakes
The fear of making a mistake can be paralyzing in normal times, and it’s even worse when we’re living through a period of heightened uncertainty. But there are things you can do to get unstuck. Start by naming your thoughts and feelings. For example, i…
You’re Out For Yourself. That’s Okay.
In “The Maltese Falcon” Caspar Gutman tells Sam Spade, “I do like a man who tells you right out he’s looking out for himself. Don’t we all? I don’t trust a man who says he’s not.” We are all out for ourse…
Make A “To-Don’t” List
We’re all familiar with a to-do list. It’s easy to take on too many projects because you don’t want to say no or you don’t want to disappoint people. That same desire not to disappoint can lead you to do things that divert you f…
Increase Your Ability To Handle Uncertainty
We are all dealing with unprecedented — and seemingly endless — uncertainty right now. While you may not have as much clarity as you’d like, you can avoid feeling disoriented by developing your “uncertainty capability” and reframing your outlook on the…
Everyone Needs a Network
If you pride yourself on being self-sufficient, you may have assumed that you don’t need a network. But even if you’ve achieved your current success on the strength of solo (or near-solo) efforts, making meaningful connections with people in your field…
Why You Need To Go Digital?
As businesses adapt to new situations, something that all businesses need to look at is how they can move parts of their business to mobile and web technologies. Here are some ways you should be using technology in the new business environment. Website…
What Do You Have For Breakfast?
For most Americans, breakfast consists of eggs, cereal, toast, fruit, a muffin, a smoothie, or something similar. We tend to get locked into habits that were created long ago. Most Americans don’t consider having fish, rice, beans, etc. for break…
Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First
If you have been on a plane and paid attention to the emergency instructions, you have been told in case of emergency put your own oxygen mask on first. The reasoning is simple. If something happens to you, you can’t help the people around you if…