As we navigate the corridors of our professional lives, comfort tasks often become soothing and familiar landmarks. They can also be a trap. Here’s why, and what to do about it.
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You've just landed a leadership role (congratulations!) and your team is seasoned, skilled, and let's just say it, has been around the solar system a few more times than you. They've got experience tucked in their belts while you’re still trying to figure out where the coffee machine is. No worries – here’s what to do.
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Isn’t it great when someone poses a ridiculous idea in a meeting?! How do you challenge them without starting a fight?
Here are six simple tips for effectively challenging others in a meeting, fostering healthy debate and driving better outcomes.
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Spinning your wheels on low-impact tasks can leave you exhausted.
Here’s some thoughts on how to identify the work that will get you moving…
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How much of your week is spent on strategic thinking?
It can be hard to carve out the time and mental space, but it’s essential. Here’s 5 tips to help.
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I went to Perth and it got me thinking about work travel.
Here are some strategies that can help you balance your work and personal life while on the road
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The phrase "get your legs under the desk" is often used to describe the process of settling into a new job, but sometimes the best way to do that is to actually get your legs out from under the desk – both literally and metaphorically. Here’s 4 ways to do that.
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When we're bored, it could be a sign that we're not being challenged or stimulated enough in our work – either in a major, career-defining way, or just that day or hour.
I was bored and here’s what I did.
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Making difficult decisions as a leader is one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Here’s 5 steps to follow that can help.
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Recently I ran a workshop for in-house lawyers and was asked for tips on how to assert healthy boundaries and push back on work demands when your stakeholders refuse to hear it. Here’s my take…
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Lately there has been a real theme among my clients: how to find time to get important work done in the face of the relentless onslaught of to-dos.
Here’s the hard reality…
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