The pressure to conform can be enormous. It can come from work, society, our friends and family, or from within ourselves. Sometimes it can be hard to know which path to take, or even which…
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Identity shifting
Your identity is who you are at your core. It’s the things that make you, well, you. But that doesn’t mean your identity is static. In fact, identity can be quite fluid, changing as you…
Working smarter
Working smarter starts with understanding not only what you are supposed to be doing, but also how your work impacts those around you. How are you connected to those around you? Who depends on your…
Simplify, simplify, simplify
It’s tough to simplify. Subtracting information or features is hard because it forces you to think about what’s important and what’s not. But, what if you are wrong? That responsibility comes along with being a…
Get out of your comfort zone
Growth is essential for the long-term health of any organization. Yet it can be an elusive target, especially in today’s competitive landscape as described in a recent McKinsey article. That’s why it’s so important for…
Play the long game
Anyone who has ever tried to change a bad habit knows that it is not easy. Old habits die hard, and even the best-laid plans can quickly unravel in the face of temptation or adversity….