It has been said the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing people that he doesn’t exist. I would argue the second greatest trick is implanting the belief that you cannot change the world. You give up that special part of you the moment you believe that.
Please don’t fall for it. You matter!
We have always needed to invest time to build great relationships. Proximity made it more convenient. However, it also led us to assume that we had done the work when perhaps we had not.
The future of work means we must be intentional if we want those relationships.
Some things are with you for a reason and a season. Be thankful for it and continue to move forward.
As you plan for the New Year and next stages, in addition to your “to-do” list, be sure to create your “release list.”
Make clear for others who you are, what you bring to the table, and where you are going. Doing so removes the room for misguided applications of generalities and misunderstandings.
Branding begins with clarity.
Beginning new things is fun and exciting. Ending things, not so much. Reframe it as a transition to another “new.”
Continue to honor the internal voice that tells you it is time to grow forward. [Read more in the post]
Performance reviews, salary increases, and bonuses discussions are not meant to be surprise and delight (or fright) moments. [Read More]
Begin the wind-down and prepare to go deep over the next few days.
Those you love most will appreciate it.
participated in an outreach event in Wilmington, DE, this past Saturday. As I spoke to several individuals who came by my table, a woman asked me for a copy of my book as she shared that she would be graduating with her Bachelor’s degree soon but was not quite sure what she would do yet. [Read more in the post]
