I realized that as high-achievers, we have a tendency to set extreme goals with unrealistic timelines and outcomes. We have a tendency to be hard on ourselves if we don’t always have another thing happening after we finish one thing..
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Don’t Let Them Steal Your Joy
A few days ago I was scrolling on social media and I found myself getting angry as I saw a few of my friends who were on their what seemed like 10th trip of the year. I was SO JEALOUS.
A Commonality Between Music and Leadership
On top of that, when it comes to training someone new, you should spend 5 times as much time training them as it takes you to personally complete the task. So if it takes you 5 minutes to complete the task, you should spend 25 minutes training them.
It’s Not About Work-Life Balance
I think the real issue is that those who seem to not have this balance they are talking about, may just have different priorities, and work may be their number one priority at the moment.
Are You Too Competitive.. With Yourself?
From the desk of Grace Lange, Competition can make or break us, our organizations, and our friendships. I recently read this passage that stated: “Rivalries and the subtle hatreds theyContinue reading “Are You Too Competitive.. With Yourself?”
The Power of Invitation
I had never run a marathon, much less more than 4 or 5 miles, but I said yes without hesitation. We spent long hours training and pushing each other to do better. We laughed as we ran, and even cried as we ran.
Being a Mary in a Martha World
Picture this… You are heading out of the office today, the day before Thanksgiving. Your mind is filled with all of the things you need to get done before hosting your family at your house tomorrow.
What if it happens?
As we made our way down the stairs and started down the second set, I caught a glimpse of the Vikings game on tv. As I started to read the score….*%j79kls*8J# AHHHHHH!!! My sock slid on the hardwood floor. Onto my back I fell, with June in my arms, and I skipped on my back down about 5 steps – it felt similar to a rock skipping across a river.
Embrace The Fat Bear
At a meeting recently I listened to one colleague share that they couldn’t find their spark. They were drained. Another shared that it felt like they were in preservation mode- just maintaining. Both shared these honest, real experiences with a tone of regret and guilt. They were frustrated.
The Strain of Overcompensating Who You Are
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, it’s not uncommon for people to overcompensate for their lack of confidence by adopting exaggerated personalities. This overcompensation can lead to a ton of issues, including burnout and chronic stress.