informal-leader
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Silence the internal noise
Before I write this, let me check if I got a response to my question yet. Oh, and I needed to order more paper for the printer. And there are those three unchecked boxes on my to-do list. They’ll only take me about five minutes each and they’re just nagging me! Even if you use…
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You will compare yourself to others
“Don’t fall into the comparison trap” is a confusing warning. You can’t avoid comparing yourself with others. But you can avoid falling into a trap. What matters is how you respond to what you notice. If they’re better than you are at a certain skill: ✅ You can admire them and find inspiration to become…
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Yes, work on your weaknesses
“Stop fixating on your weaknesses; focus on developing your strengths.” That’s what they say. I get it. And I don’t completely agree. Sure, you can often get a much greater return investing your time and energy on further strengthening what you already do well. After all, what you do well is how you create value.…
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A Smile Can Be Leadership
He walked toward me with his head down, his brow furrowed, the corners of his mouth turned down. I didn’t know him. He was apparently someone who lives in our neighborhood, walking around the block the opposite direction I was walking. I simply said, “Good morning.” I waved and smiled as we approached. His scowl…
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Time isn’t why you’re burned out
“I feel swamped! I can’t keep my head above water!” You’re probably not really running out of time as much as you’re running out of energy. When your energy runs out, everything takes longer and some things just don’t get done at all. You don’t need more hours in the day; you just need the…
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Make the Fun Work Conditional
I have a prioritization problem. I often find myself doing the “fun” work before the important work. I’ve been preparing a live webinar on aligning your purpose in work and life. Writing content is hard, but important. Learning how to use a live video/screenshare mixer/switcher tool is fun. I’ve found myself digging into the details…