Share your struggles AND successes
When you’re struggling, your resilience is tested. When you’re succeeding, your humility is revealed. When others are struggling, your service is observed. When others are succeeding, your pride is checked. Here’s an interesting phenomenon: Often times, it’s tougher for people to celebrate others’ success than it is to be there for them during times of […]
THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND 5 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE THEM
Every individual employee has a backstory. A history. Strengths. Passions. Professional and personal interests. At the end of the workday, your employees are people with individual thoughts, priorities, and talents. They’re the same way at the beginning and middle of the workday as well … if you know how to value them uniquely. The best way […]
2019: The Year of Depression, Anxiety, and … Redemption?
2019 wasn’t all that mean. It wasn’t all that nice, either. In fact, after this year, I’ve decided not to judge years, months, or days as good, bad, or indifferent. Rather, I’m shifting my outlook towards experience. Which includes failure and success. Failure leads to learning and growth, just like success leads to learning and […]
One simple way to boost performance… and it’s free
When I was in high school (a decade ago, at this point), I was obsessed with academics. My sole purpose was to claim the valedictorian spot for my class. I spent three hours, every weekday, and five hours on the weekend, perfecting my crafts of reading comprehension, test-taking, and needless memorization. In my Freshman year, […]
Is it really okay to not be okay?
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog. No excuse – I’ve gotten complacent and lost my discipline. I’ve been battling OCD, depressed energy levels, and a perceived lack of fulfillment in general. I haven’t felt “okay” for a few months now. It’s become challenging for my mind to calm down and to make […]