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Why Change Feels So Hard (And why it has nothing to do with willpower)
Smart, motivated people fail to make lasting change all the time. Harvard researchers found out why, and it has nothing to do with discipline.
Why "Lower Your Standards" Is the Wrong Advice for High Achievers
The advice to embrace good enough may only work if perfectionism is the problem. But many high-achieving women aren't running on fear, they're running on something else entirely.
Have you ever come down too hard on someone at work?
Most people wing it when they first start managing a team. Some things come intuitively, but when things get hard you can tend to be a bit harsh with people as you push them to better results. Sometimes you even lose your cool and say something you regret.
Is micromanaging really the best way to improve performance?
When I work with new managers, it is very common that they are micromanaging at least one member of their team. Hardly anyone wants to admit that they are doing this, and it can be hard to see at first. This video explores why we tend to fall into a habit of micromanaging and what you can do about it.