When I think of one word to describe contemporary work habits, it’s unsustainable. We’re working drastically longer hours, while incurring high physical and emotional costs, for only marginal gains in productivity. We created this infographic to illustrate some interesting (and surprising) stats on our struggle with productivity in the modern workplace. Feel free to share […]
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The Fine Line Between Working Hard and Letting Go
Plus the Simple Heuristic I Use to Know When to Press in and When to Back Off
In life, we have to learn there is a fine line between working hard and forcing an outcome that isn’t meant to be. Sometimes we have to let go and simply trust.
Are Limiting Beliefs Keeping You Trapped at Work?
Why Some People Get Stuck—and How You Can Get Free
A year after the New York Times published a brutal exposé on Amazon’s 24/7, on-the-job culture, the retail giant announced it was experimenting with a thirty hour workweek for some of its employees. As far as I’m concerned, this is great news. When I talk with entrepreneurs, executives, and other leaders, I regularly hear they’re […]
The Importance of Crossing Daily Finish Lines
I am mostly offline, attending a business conference. I have asked several bloggers to post in my absence. This is a guest post by Tom Basson, the spiritual growth pastor at Grace Family Church in Durban, South Africa. You can connect with him on his blog or follow him on Twitter. If you want to guest […]
Should You Dare to Think About a Sabbatical?
A sabbatical may be just what you need. Don’t be too quick to dismiss the idea. With a little planning, it might be possible.