As it turns out, becoming a leader in the workplace isn’t simply a matter of getting a promotion. “It’s achieved through the way you handle mundane, everyday interactions at work,” explains psychologist Ron Friedman. Last year, Friedman, the founder of Ignite80 and author of “The Best Place to Work,” organized an online summit on peak work […]

Biting your nails. Chewing with your mouth open. Speaking before you think. This is the kind of stuff we usually think about when we think of “bad habits.” But what about the bad habits that are hurting your performance at work? There’s a whole host of things many of us are guilty of doing every single day […]

What are you doing right now? Are you sitting at your desk, whiling away the time ’til happy hour? Are you recovering from the summer (while you simultaneously daydream about the upcoming long weekend?). Either way, my guess is that you probably aren’t thinking that hard about your career. But, did you know that there […]

Wouldn’t it be great if creativity had an “on” and “off” switch? In the mornings, we could groggily make our way towards the coffee pot, enjoy our breakfast, pack ourselves a well-balanced lunch. Then, in our own time, we could fire up our creative flow. It would probably prove so effective that an eight hour […]

Job postings usually begin the same way: first the overview of the position, followed by a list of required skills and desired qualifications. It can be extremely frustrating to know deep down that you’d be great for the job, even though you don’t fit all the requirements. The good news, says Aliza Licht, author of […]

The ability to work with jackrabbit speed is typically recognized and rewarded in business. Simply put, companies like employees who can cruise through their to-do lists at Mach3 with their hair on fire. Because, after all, time is money. But time is not money if that efficiency is not matched with effectiveness. Racing through assignments […]

I’m highlighting five common mistakes leaders make to “blow it” with their employees. If any of these strike a chord with you as a leader, it is never too late to make a change. 1. Squashing the talents and strengths of team members Not recognizing their unique strengths and talents beyond a job description, and […]

The importance of good morning habits is a no-brainer. It’s common sense that if you wake up early and do good things to ramp up your body and mind for the day, those things will pay off. How we spend our evenings gets a lot less attention, but it’s just as important—it’s the time that […]

Read on to learn some healthy little secrets! 1. Keep Healthy Snacks Nearby As Muse writer Nina Tamburello says, “When the vending machine or leftovers from the 3 PM meeting tempt you with their ease and convenience, it’s hard to just say no to chips and cookies during that mid-afternoon slump.” So, instead, leave a […]

When people think of the words “lifestyle design,” images of working from a laptop, location independence, the “four hour workweek,” and digital nomads probably pop into their head. What they don’t think about is the actual work that goes into those accomplishments, all of which are a byproduct of days and environments that have been […]