Many words in the English language are difficult. In fact, there’s even a Dictionary of Difficult Words. But none are more difficult than these: “I’m sorry. I was wrong. Will you please forgive me?”
Ten Difficult, But Really Important Words
The Secret to Negotiating a Better Deal
3 Ways to Put Yourself Exactly Where You Need to Be
Years ago, I received some great advice about how to negotiate the deal you want. In fact, I would say this is the secret to successful negotiating.
I’m Going on a Sabbatical, and You Should Too
5 Things I Learned When We Got Away From It All
I am about to embark on a sabbatical for the next month to get away, enjoy time with family, and do some long-range thinking. Americans typically don’t take all of their vacation days, much less go off on sabbaticals. The idea of an extended period away from work may sound like an exotic concept or, […]
What I’ve Learned From Being Fired
3 Things Being Canned Taught Me About Management
It’s easy to look at successful people and envy their situation. What you often don’t see is the pain they went through to get there. I’ve made lots of mistakes. In fact, I’ve actually been fired from three jobs. Here’s what I learned.
Go Ahead Leaders, Take That Vacation
7 Strategies to Optimize Your Time Off and Come Back Refreshed
The days are getting shorter again, but it’s not too late to take a few days off before the end of summer. August is often the perfect month to take some time away from work. You should consider getting away for a bit because you probably need it. Vacations are vital for rejuvenation, especially for […]
Overcome the Fear That’s Holding You Back
3 Ways to Learn From the World’s Best Athletes
Many of us know what it’s like to feel stuck in our careers. We settle into a particular role and one day we look up and wonder why we’ve spent so long doing something we’re not fully invested in. There are many reasons why this happens, but a big one is fear of failure. We […]