The Challenge of the Checkbox
We like crossing things off our lists of tasks, ticking the box. When we cross off things on our lists, we get a brief sense …
Meaningful, Fulfilling Work
What does it take to have meaningful, fulfilling work? Many experts say you must know and follow your passion. Yes. Passion is important. But, as …
Believe It More Than They Do
To lead, coach, teach, parent, influence, or sell, you can study lots of techniques. And I recommend you do. To do these very well, cultivate …
More on Taking Breaks
In last week’s article on taking breaks, I asked you to consider improving your effectiveness by adding an extra break to your work day. Today: …
The Cursed “Yeah, buts”
“Yeah, buts” kill your dreams and good ideas. And you probably are not even aware of them. A “Yeah, but…” is any thought that you …
One Way to Go
As the name of this blog indicates, I think success is simple. It’s just not always that easy. Take for instance getting started with the …
When to Refresh
Daily and weekly refreshes keep your Effectiveness Habits going strong. As described in Habit #6, refreshes make sure your lists stay current and you generally …
Name It
How do you manage when someone is Being defensive, Making up stories, Blaming the situation or other people, Displaying more emotion than the situation warrants…again, …
Politics is a Symptom
Where you see politics in your workplace, resist the temptation to blame your co-workers. Yes, there are some people who are naturally very political. They …
Take Breaks
If you have a lot of work to get done today, try taking a break. Or two. Pushing hard for long periods is not that …