
Beware the trap of “all-or-nothing” thinking
Sarah is a star performer, by all objective measures. In the past 4 years, she has been promoted twice, the last time to manage a team of 50 people. And yet, when she came to me, Sarah revealed her deep insecurities about not being good enough. Because Sarah was...

How to get mentorship, if mentors are rare
Mentorship is a hot topic. A mentor will share their wisdom when you get stuck on a problem, build you up when you get discouraged, and ultimately accelerate your career. My coachees constantly ask me "how do I find a mentor?" It's a great thing to have; it's also...

When you drown in work, try stepping back, *not* pushing through
As any lifeguard will tell you, if you unexpectedly fall into a cold body of water, the best thing to do is to float or gently tread water, staying calm and conserving resources while the cold shock goes away. This is actually much easier said than done: if you are...

Lead with your values
I was recently doing an interview-based 360 for a leader who is looking to get promoted and the feedback he got was "I don't get the feeling he really wants this." And it's a very valid question. Do you want this*? *[where "this" means promotion x, or job y, or move...
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