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Perfectionism – How to Break the Cycle and Get Moving Again

by Jennifer V. Miller

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If you’re reading this blog post, perhaps you’ve been wondering if there is an upside to striving for perfection. If you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by your perfectionism, here’s how to break the cycle and get moving again.  Two types of perfectionism Are you a perfectionist? If so, do you think this trait serves you…

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Great Leaders Don’t Multi-Task

by Jennifer V. Miller

Tempted to multi-task?

We’ve all seen it before—the person driving down the highway, talking on the cell phone  and performing some form of personal grooming as well. It’s called “multi-tasking” and we think we’re pretty good at it. As it turns out, we stink at doing more than one thing at a time. According to researchers Christopher Chabris…

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Career Advice – Will My New Boss Believe My Bad Press?

by Jennifer V. Miller

Here’s a note from a reader with a career question: I just learned that I’ll be getting a new boss at the end of the month – someone from outside the company who doesn’t know me. This is a good thing, because, frankly, I’ve made some bad choices in my current job and I think…

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How Do You Know if You’re Ready to Be a Mentor?

by Jennifer V. Miller

Throughout my career, I’ve had many fantastic mentors.  My mentors helped me gain perspective, broaden my thinking and develop confidence.  When designing leadership development programs, I often build a mentoring component into the mix because I’ve personally experienced how valuable the process is.  Beyond Experience: The Mindset Essential for Effective Mentorship Companies often have formal…

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The Importance of Staying Professional After an Emotional Outburst

by Jennifer V. Miller

You’re a professional, right? Yep, that’s what I thought. Me too. One of the hallmarks of professionalism is emotional restraint; I pride myself on my ability to zip my lips when needed. But once in awhile, I experience a momentary lapse—times when exasperation or sarcasm gets the best of me and I say something I…

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