In today’s fast-paced world, where we juggle endless tasks, emails, and responsibilities, taking a moment to “wrap-up” our week can make all the difference. Just like a computer runs smoother after organizing and closing out files, our minds also benefit from clearing and closing out the week’s clutter at the
In ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ Spencer Johnson presents a parable that highlights how individuals react to change. Set in a maze, the story follows four characters—two mice and two little people—who search for cheese, a metaphor for happiness and success. Their journey through the maze illustrates the challenges of dealing
Atomic Habits is a powerful guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, incremental changes. James Clear shows that success isn’t about making radical changes overnight but consistently making small improvements that compound into massive results. This book is full of practical advice on how to create
In “Soundtracks,” Jon Acuff tackles a challenge we’ve all faced at some point: overthinking. This book breaks down how the thoughts we play on repeat—our soundtracks—shape how we act, lead, and respond to challenges. Acuff doesn’t just highlight the problem of overthinking; he offers a clear, practical process to retire those negative
As leaders, it’s essential to know when we have drifted into a maintaining/survival mode versus driving growth mode. The commonly said, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying” is a tough reality because the world is constantly advancing and moving so the lack of growth inadvertently creates regression just by not
As summer winds down and fall begins to take shape, many leaders are emerging from a season of irregularity. Vacations, disrupted routines, and the natural ebb and flow of summer create a natural neglect and disruption of systems and processes. As we shift into fall, I find many leaders are
Whether you work from an open-concept office, a private office, or a home office, interruptions and lack of organization can lead to frustration and burnout. High-performing leaders know the importance of taking control of their work environment to boost productivity and reduce stress. By creating a high-performance workday, you can
In the high-pressure world of leadership and executive management, cognitive biases, or “thinking traps,” can cloud judgment and lead to suboptimal decision-making. These mental shortcuts offer an easy way to make sense of complex situations but often result in errors in judgment and biased decisions. Understanding these traps helps leaders
Here are some 16 steps you can take to reignite your motivation and get back on track. As we talked about in the last post, Understanding Overwhelm to Overcome Productivity Slumps, overwhelm is natural and happens. Reignite your Motivation Take a Break: Sometimes, stepping away from whatever is overwhelming you
Feeling unmotivated or overwhelmed can be tough. It is something many people go through from time to time and happens due to numerous variables. When we are in a state of overwhelm or fighting motivation, it can be difficult to feel like doing anything. Waiting for it to pass is
