Regain Control of Your Calendar
According to user data from Reclaim.ai, a calendar-app company, the average full-time white-collar professional in the U.S. spends 17.8 hours a week…
5 More Practical Ways to Improve Happiness
Las week we listed five research-backed strategies that can lead to a happier life—even for busy professionals. Here are five more: Act…
5 Practical Ways to Improve Happiness
Want to live a happier life? Research points to 10 effective, practical strategies that can make all the difference, even for busy…
Prioritize Happiness When Changing Jobs
If you’re considering a job or career change, it’s normal to feel paralyzed by fear of the unknown. But research points to…
Succeeding a Failed Predecessor
Being promoted after a leader fails is a unique leadership challenge. You’re inheriting instability, not just a new title. If you’ve just…
Empower Your Team to Solve Their Own Problems
If you’re constantly fielding employees’ problems—and feeling buried by to-dos as a result—you’re not alone. When leaders take on too much in…
So You Lost Your Boss’s Trust
Losing trust with your manager—whether through a careless comment, misstep, or emotional outburst—can damage your reputation and working relationship. But it doesn’t…
How to Recover from the Emotional Drain of Leadership
Leadership is emotionally taxing. Whether you’re delivering tough news, navigating team changes, or absorbing others’ stress, the emotional labor quietly adds up….
Learning to Give Feedback as a New Leader
Giving feedback to your team members early in a new leadership role can feel risky. After all, you haven’t had time to…
Break the Link Between Speed and Success on Your Team
f your team can’t seem to slow down—even during vacations or quiet periods—you may be dealing with more than ambition. You’re likely…