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With these simple, concrete steps, you can embrace discomfort, push yourself into career-launch mode and see massive returns.   A career is something you build on small successes and failures. But if you want to push your profession beyond your comfort zone, you will need a backup plan. Becoming successful in your work requires you to do what others cannot or will not do. With the…

Don't fear the rise of AI — instead, harness its power to create a more efficient, effective and ultimately successful business landscape.   The AI revolution isn't coming — it's already here, and it's moving faster than anyone imagined. According to a 2024 McKinsey report, industries like professional services are racing to adopt AI, transforming workflows, streamlining…

Organizations tend to assume that high employee engagement is always positive and low engagement is always negative. But in truth, an employee engagement strategy that is based on data and communicated with clarity is much better than one that mandates high engagement at any cost. Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Bradley…

Nobody’s perfect. Everyone has failed at some point throughout life. But while many of us try to avoid failure, some of us learn from it instead. Learning from failure involves a willingness to take risks, reflect on performance, and change. Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp discussed learning from failure in school, sports,…

It shouldn’t be a shock to hear that your employees are not all motivated similarly. Some individuals are drawn to the excitement of risk, change, and uncertainty, while others prefer stability, consistency, and predictability in their roles. Some strive to surpass their personal bests, while others seek recognition and influence. Meanwhile, some prioritize fostering harmonious relationships…