Tag Archives: ego

done

“Done” Is a Four-Letter Word

I love that accomplished feeling that comes from finishing something important as much as the next person. It’s like scoring a goal or bowling a strike. Yessssssss. Part of what makes that feeling so great is that it is so… more →

co-worker

I Bet You’ve Had a Co-Worker Like This…

There’s one in every organization—a co-worker who has been at the company for years, maybe even decades. Even though the company’s mission has evolved and changed, this employee can’t stop talking about the way things used to be. Even though… more →

check email less

How I Learned to Check Email Less (Finally!)

Checking your email seems like such a productive thing to do, doesn’t it? It means you’re staying on top of things, being responsive, and dealing with things as they arise so that they don’t pile up. Or does it? If… more →

ego

We All Have an A-hole in Chief- Checking Your Ego

Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum (or if you’ve fallen off it completely and wish everyone’s Facebook feeds would go back to funny memes and kid pictures), it’s time to admit something. Something that’s vital to your… more →

When the Doubts You’re Having Are About Yourself

Last week I talked about doubting a choice that you’ve made—specifically, how I doubted our decision to adopt a dog. (She’s passed out cuddled up next to me as I write this—she and I have both definitely relaxed in the… more →