I have been saying for the past several years that “work is broken” for so many people. This HBR article really reinforces that idea. According to some data cited in the article, employee engagement is at an all-time low; only 18% of people felt engaged at work. An important footnote…

Hint: you are likely basing them on the wrong things! Are you aware of how you decide things? It is important to understand that the manner in which you make each decision, how you go about living your life, reflects your past. …

Yet another great article by a literal rocket scientist, Ozan Varol. In this article, Ozan talks about the difficulty involved in getting a new project off the ground. …

I quite enjoyed the article “Three Habits to Stay Healthy in a Hectic World” , written by Darius Foroux. 3 Habits to Stay Healthy in a Hectic World These are my non-negotiable habits. The things that make a big difference when it comes to how I feel.dariusforoux.medium.com The part of the article that resonated the most with me was the third habit that he listed; “doing things when you don’t feel like it”. I believe that this is…

Finding a Job When You Don't Know What You Want to Do Next To land a job you will actually enjoy doing, you need to be intentional about where you apply and why. Use this…hbr.org The headline of the above article caught my eye, as I definitely have had first-hand experience with this exact situation, and it was something that I struggled with for quite a while. Although I have since figured out what works for me to get myself out of that type of…

This article challenged my thinking about teams, and I love it when something forces me to stop and rethink things. The premise of the article is that working as a team is not always the best; in some contexts, people can produce better results working alone. Why some teams boost motivation while others totally sap it | Psyche Ideas A student meets her classmates on campus for a joint project. It's due in less than a week, but the group has not…psyche.co

Most of us have heard about the supposed “Great Resignation” that really gained steam during the COVID-19 pandemic. But is it actually true? Are people really quitting the workforce? According to this article, not so much. The Myth That Most Americans Hate Their Job Perhaps you've heard: Everybody hates their job now. "No One Wants to Work," The New York Times Magazine declared on…www.theatlantic.com

You Don't Like Your New Boss. What Should You Do? Starting a new job always comes with a few unexpected challenges. One that is especially hard to navigate is a strained…hbr.org This article explores ways to navigate the uncomfortable situation where you are simply not connecting with your boss. There is a saying that people don’t quit bad jobs, they quit bad bosses. There is truth to that. However, someone that some people might consider a “bad boss” might be exactly…

Large numbers of their employees are burning out. Wise organizations are looking for innovative solutions to protect their people. It is definitely in their own best interest to do so. The pandemic caused most organizations to change “where” people work, without changing “how” they work. …