There are a lot of corporate stiffs out there. They scoff at attending training programs, and show up daring the workshop facilitator to teach them something. So, when I facilitate workshops, I show up with toys. The stiffs don’t like it. At first. But usually somewhere around 45 minutes into the session, they get hooked….
The Key to More Happiness – Awe
I was raised on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan which is ringed by gorgeous beaches and sand dunes. Whenever I return to the dunes, I’m transported to my childhood – the warm sand squishing between my toes, the squeaky crunch-crunch sound it makes when you walk along a pristine stretch. At the dunes, I…
Failure – It’s All in Your Head
Did you know that failure is a good thing? That’s right – learning to fail is a skill that savvy workplace professionals should cultivate, because failure helps you build resiliency. There’s a key distinction between people who give up and those who push through set-backs: how they view their situation. For decades, Stanford professor and…
Blogging Tips for the Non-Blogger
Many of my corporate colleagues can’t fathom why I blog. Since launching The People Equation three years ago, blogging has opened up innumerable opportunities – not only for me but for those I’ve been able to connect via my blog. But not everybody likes to write or wants to blog. Here’s my response to that:…
Is Your Perfectionism Working For or Against You?
Are you making the most of your perfectionism? If you’re a self-oriented perfectionist , chances are that you’re getting some good traction, because this is a type of thoroughness that’s linked to high achievement and continual self-evaluation. So, striving for perfection has its benefits. But that’s not always the case. Do you recognize this scenario?…