It was a typical Tuesday morning at 8:30, and I was working with my personal trainer. What I love about my trainer is that she doesn’t yell or intimidate. Instead, she has this uncanny ability to see potential in me that I often miss in myself. She shows it by making requests of me. “I
You already know that giving positive feedback is crucial to keeping your employees engaged and motivated. It helps them get clear about what's working so that they can do more of it. It contributes to their confidence so that they can engage in more self-directed, self-motivated work. Research shows that focusing on employees' strengths helps them learn faster, as well as produce
My twins, Jacob and Sophie, graduated from college last May and made a big shift from the world of full-time school to the world of work. This wasn't just a shift in how they spent time, it was a shift in behavioral expectations. Like so many early career professionals, they didn't know what the expectations
Positivity isn't just a mindset, it's a skillset. Everyone can cultivate positivity through the choices you make, the perspectives you choose, the behaviors you engage in, and the conversations you have, as well as those you avoid. While it's not always easy or practical to look for the silver lining in every situation, helping to create and maintain a positive workplace can increase engagement, motivation,
Over the weekend, I was speaking to the CEO of a small company who, like me, has friends and colleagues in Israel who are impacted by the war. I asked her if she was planning to talk about the events in Israel with her leadership team and staff. "I don't think so," she said. "Because
