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When Your Heroes Let You Down
When someone we admire disappoints us, it’s tempting to reach for an extreme reaction. Either defend them at all costs or condemn them entirely. But growing older (and wiser) usually asks something harder of us than either response. It asks for discernment. This is not an argument against heroes or role models. Human beings need…
How to Increase Your Tolerance for Uncertainty
So many aspects of life are uncertain. Although 2022 has made us more intensely aware of this reality than ever before, humanity has dealt with this truth again and again throughout history. In addition to being distressing, this sort of post-trauma awareness — a 24/7 fight-or-flight response — can leave us feeling paralyzed, making us…
The Thin Line that Separates Confidence & Ego
The pandemic has thrown us off-kilter in so many ways — work environments, values, goals, and even personality traits have shifted, perhaps out of what was once the status quo. While I believe many of us have moved beyond the misconception that confidence and ego are the same, we still may be unclear about the…
Should I Accept a New Job Offer or Stay with the One I Have?
Several friends and colleagues have reached out to me lately, looking for advice to help them answer an important question: “Should I accept a new job offer or stay with the one I have?” As the Great Resignation (or the Great Reshuffle) continues, almost 50% of workers are looking for another job. From my perspective,…
The Earned Life: How To Align Your Work With Your Meaning
An ancient Japanese philosophy, “ikigai,” embodies a concept that is prominent in Western culture: follow your joy. Ikigai refers to your reason for being or your bliss. It occurs when roads collide – both personal and professional – to find your sense of purpose. By doing so, you live your life feeling free from regret. …
You Are Essential
The Great Resignation has proven to be real and is showing no signs of slowing down in most markets across the country. Job resignation is still 23% above pre-pandemic levels. A simple internet search will surface varying opinions on the topic, but in reality, it’s a nuanced phenomenon involving multiple factors. Language is powerful, and…
Why We Can No Longer Ignore Hidden Workers
The job market looks vastly different today than it did just one year ago; many companies are understaffed as droves of employees are voluntarily leaving their jobs as the demand for staff rises. As a result of COVID-19, we’ve seen a large number of employees reprioritize what matters most to them — some have opted…