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Animals Know What We’ve Forgotten How to focus, then let go of disappointment fast How to release muscle tension when stress passes How to be in the present moment.   Reaching goals can bring out our best and worst. The thrill of leaning into a goal needs weighing against the angst of making slow progress. It can be a stressful business. And while 75–90% of all…

A toxic work environment is any job where the work, the atmosphere, the people, or any combination of those things makes you so dismayed it causes severe disruptions in every other aspect of your life. My words of advice: "Plan your escape immediately." Do you dread the idea of staying in your job for another year? Do you feel like your manager doubts your ability to make smart decisions…

Organizations need to consider inclusion and belonging in their employee well-being initiatives. Diversity and equity are important, but inclusion and belonging give diversity and equity meaning. Belonging, especially, is a vital yet intangible outcome of excellent inclusion practices. A well-being initiative that incorporates inclusion and belonging prioritizes the unique perspectives that a diverse…

Emotional intelligence gives you the knowledge and power not just to listen, but to learn.   I used to think I was a good listener.  I could make conversation with just about anyone. But as my emotional intelligence increased, I realized I was making major mistakes in those conversations--mistakes that prevented me from gaining insight into what others were…

For starters, stop being so demanding.   Any successful leader who's ever failed at something understands the importance of inviting feedback. Gaining a new perspective on prior mistakes helps you develop a critical component of good leadership: self-awareness. Increasing your self-awareness leads to the behaviors and habits that most…