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Many sectors of society have made investments toward greater mental health awareness–a movement that has definitely taken root in the business world. However, while most businesses have started incorporating mental health initiatives, such practices are sometimes dismissed as “the right thing to do.” While the altruistic component of mental health awareness is a worthwhile consideration,…

Anyone can set a goal: “My team will make a billion dollars in sales.” The question is, can the goal be achieved? Achievable goals have several common characteristics. They are in line with the company’s mission, values, and strategy. They are specific and measurable. The needed resources are available (trained people, sales leads). They have…

You know when it starts to get colder outside, and suddenly the sun is already set at 5 o’clock, and you’re thinking, “Gosh, should I just go to bed already?” We know, it happens to lots of us! We feel less energy, more irritable, and even gain a few pounds out of nowhere. Well, you…

The way you sleep, the hours you sleep per night, and the quality of your sleep all affect your health and your ability to ward off stress. Even our SMaRT techniques work better if you are able to concentrate, fight off fatigue, and feel self-confident. The good news is, the small changes recommended here will…

A 2010 study of resilience in ecosystems identified resilience as the ability to return to an initial state after a disturbance and the ability to maintain that state during a disturbance. But continuing in an initial state can be counter-productive if that initial state is what caused the disturbance in the first place; for example,…

Nick has just lost his job, but he’s optimistic he’ll find a new one; Morgan has just received kudos for her innovation but is pessimistic about her abilities to ever innovate like that again. The odd thing about optimism and pessimism is that they may bear almost no relation to the actual circumstances of our…

Success is fickle: it is hard won, easily lost, and can lead to decisions that guarantee failure. Why Success Sometimes Breeds Failure When a successful company, team, or leader fails, the cause usually falls into one or more of these categories: Solidified Strategy: A strategy that is successful once is relied on over and over…

Most definitions of resiliency stress the ability to bounce back from adversity. Grit and gumption are two of the characteristics often associated with resiliency. Individually and organizationally, this translates to the ability to reach goals despite obstacles. Grit is often measured using a scale developed by Angela Duckworth in 2007. How Can You Build Grit?…

As a business leader, you are always alert for outside challenges: changes in consumer tastes, increased competition, product or service innovations, government policy changes, and other volatile impacts to your organization. The signs of internal threats are often more difficult to spot, in part because they worsen gradually, and in part because there is a…

Time management is often broken down into prioritizing, planning, and scheduling; however, lack of organization can undermine all those strategies. Organizational skills affect your environment, your thinking, and your team. Organizing Your Environment A cluttered desk or office is distracting. Yes, you may be able to find that one file you need among the mess,…

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