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The Burnout Gamble #15: The Many Ways to Build Resilient
How can you boost resilience at work? According to a survey by Accountemps, 58% of Canadian workers find themselves stressed on a daily basis.
The Burnout Gamble #12: 11 Signs That You Need To Stop Working So Much and Prioritize Self-Care
Deadlines, projects, presentations, emails, and meetings—how do we know if it’s time to take a breather and focus on self-care?
The Burnout Gamble #9: The Importance of Resilience
Burnout is easy to overlook, but it can affect just about anyone.
The Burnout Gamble #10: The Startup World’s Contribution to Burnout
The startup world can be a tough business. It requires passion, business smarts, and a supportive team willing to put in the effort.
The Burnout Gamble #2: Top Things Causing Employees To Burnout
Every employer appreciates hardworking employees, but there’s a difference between a healthy workload and paving the way for employee burnout.
LeBron James on Maximizing Potential
You might be good at your job. But are you applying yourself as best as you can?
Every Project Needs Three Plans: An Upside, Regular, and Downside
At the precipice of a new project, is it possible to mitigate most of the predicted risks?
Is This Meeting Necessary?
Incredible things can happen when great minds meet. Unfortunately, most meetings are anything but great.
The 3-Minute Solution to Procrastination
Think about one small action you can take in the next three minutes that will move your project forward.
Take Back the Lunch Break
Do you eat your lunch in front of your computer? Or skip lunch and eat in a rush between meetings?
Prioritize Better by Asking the Focusing Question
What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
How To Navigate Difficult Conversations
Sooner or later you will have a difficult conversation with your team.
The Worst Stage of Burnout: “Brownout”
While we might be able to successfully recognize the symptoms of burnout, we’re often oblivious to the alternative: a more deeper, obscured type of fatigue that afflicts successful, high-performing creatives.
Find What You’re Meant to Do: Ask Your Friends
We have all hoped to find a purpose, cause, or belief that will lend meaning to our work lives.
Want Busy People to Respond to Your Email? Keep It Short & Urgent
Instead of writing, “I’d love to grab coffee,” say “I could pop by your office for a couple of minutes.”
Know the Difference Between Having Focus (Noun) vs. Focus (Verb)
Focus is a powerful attribute, especially in a world that is tirelessly trying to compete for your time, energy, and attention.
Make a Good Impression: Introduce Yourself by Who You Help
Human beings make snap decisions – our brains are hardwired in this way as a prehistoric survival mechanism.
You Don’t “Have to” Do Everything
The workplace is rife with things that you seemingly “have to” do.
How One Meeting Can Waste 300,000 Company Hours
The number of people at a meeting can exponentially depletes the company’s time.