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Two of the most impactful business books that have influenced how I think about work and life are Mindset: New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, and Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. Both base their books on extensive research and fact-based observations around determinants of success. Despite the fact that…

It feels like there are a lot of givens in December – family celebrations for the holidays, colder weather for us to snuggle up by the fireplace, and the annual tradition of thinking about New Year’s resolutions. The questions that many of us ask ourselves are how do you balance personal and work goals, are…

I saw an Adam Grant post about humility that struck a chord with me. Grant’s post read,  “Downplaying your achievements is not the antidote to appearing arrogant. Humility is acknowledging your weakness, not denying your strengths. Generosity is elevating others, not diminishing yourself. Owning your success doesn’t make you  a narcissist – it makes you…

The past week has been filled with lots of time watching the World Cup, pondering if the U.S. will make it out of their group (thankfully, yes). I’ve also thought about the critical roles coaches play in the success of these teams’ training, strategy, mental preparation, and beyond. The U.S. men’s soccer star Christian Pulisic…

How many of you know that 17 countries celebrate their own version of Thanksgiving? It is not just an American holiday; thankfulness is a universal trait celebrated globally. We can work on being thankful daily and don’t need to wait for a holiday to count our blessings. How do you make this year the one…

Many of us have a story about our lives. Whether it was dreamed up when we were young or a story that we have more recently told ourselves with expectations of how life and work will turn out. These stories can serve as motivation, but they can also be distracting and sometimes dangerous.  These are…

There is an old saying that people have used time and time again about nice guys finishing last – in work, sports, and life. Research from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business studied 1,500 people over 20 years, and they found that being too nice won’t boost you up the corporate ladder. I…

Let’s face it, many people are working harder than ever. Lots of us are still working from home. While we appreciate not having to sit in traffic twice a day, the hours we save on the morning and evening commutes are often not going to working out, time with the family, or volunteerism. A recent…

Early in my career, I was under the mistaken notion that I had significant control of my life, including my work life. I subscribed to the idea that I could set my mind to anything at work and ascend the career ladder. First, you wrote down your aspirations – I’m going to be a director…