It started with a sharp knock on the door. A glance at the clock confirmed what we somehow already knew. We overslept. …
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Turn off Your Autopilot and Tune into Your Wake-Up Moment
When I moved to Australia, not only did I need to learn to drive on the opposite side of the road, but with the steering wheel on the opposite side of the car. Yes, I drove over more than my share of …
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5 Must-Dos to Avoid the Breaking Point in Your Life and Leadership
The shelf was near overflowing for months, but I wouldn’t admit it. There was always more than a sliver of space which was an open invitation to keep piling. Photo albums, cookbooks, and children’s …
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Dumb Things Leaders Say When They Think No One is Listening
Waiting for my flight during a long layover, I admit, I tried to read my book but listened to a lot of the people around me talk on their phones. More than a few of them used their time productively …
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Can You Live a Happy Life Just by Choosing Happiness?
People like to say that happiness is a choice, but that’s only partly true. It’s not as simple as telling yourself, “I’m going to be happy!” and suddenly waves of happiness wash over you and your …
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Leadership Lesson: How to Avoid the Perils of Commiserating
Things at work were stressful, to put it mildly. Stupid policy changes were getting in the way of doing great work. No matter where you turned, people were talking about the new policy and not saying …
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