Don’t Let Your Company Culture Be Too “Nice” An insistence on politeness can result in a lack of honest communication, intellectual bravery, and accountability.
Auteur: Ilse Denruyter
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Time Management May Be the Problem — Not the Solution
Time Management May Be the Problem — Not the Solution
Don’t Be Afraid to Cut Your Losses
Don’t Be Afraid to Cut Your Losses. Too often, we hold on to things even after they’ve run their course. These five strategies can help you figure out when it’s time to throw in the towel.
Make the Most of a Job You Don’t Love
What’s most important is that you take proactive steps to control your own happiness and future prospects.
Are You a Chronic Overachiever?
It’s good to be ambitious in your career. But a relentless drive to achieve can lead to burnout, hurt your relationships, and create an unhealthy work-life imbalance. How can you dial back your overachieving instincts?
How to Work with Someone Who Creates Unnecessary Conflict
Prevent a High-Conflict Employee from Draining Your Team’s Energy Disagreements at work aren’t necessarily a bad thing. But as a manager, you need to watch out for unhealthy conflicts that erode trust and drain your team's time and energy. If someone on your team creates this kind of animosity, try to mitigate their negative impact.
Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Inhibit Your Growth
A certain level of self-doubt can keep you humble and push you to work harder. But when self-doubt manifests as imposter syndrome, it can prevent you from growing.
Is It Really “No Big Deal”?
Not everything that triggers an emotional response requires action. But, next time you’re inclined to say “It’s no big deal,” stop and consider whether that’s actually true, so you can address things before they really become a big deal.
Talk About Imposter Syndrome with Your Team
As a leader, it’s on you to make a conscious effort to create a culture where people don’t feel like imposters. Doing so will require work at both the interpersonal and organizational levels, and success will depend in part on gathering data and implementing real mechanisms for accountability.
You Need More Than One Mentor
“Find a mentor” is great career advice but be careful not to take it too literally. You don’t just need one. You’ll gain a more valuable outlook by triangulating advice from multiple mentors at the same time.
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