
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
Diagnosing the Unmotivated Employee
One of the biggest challenges a leader faces is trying to motivate the seemingly unmotivated employee. The most common reaction is to assume poor work ethic, but the perceived low motivation is more often than not a symptom of one of the six issues outlined in this post.
3 magic questions that turn blank stares into dynamic discussion
It can be hard to solicit meaningful feedback on a presented idea in a group setting. Use these three questions to narrow the focus of the feedback, making the process easier and more robust.
How to recharge your team in just 10 minutes
Too much stress can keep us from accessing our brightest ideas and dampen our spirits. Try taking a break instead.
How to Manage an Overwhelming Workload
If you feel like you’re doing the job of three people, try these tips to make it more manageable.
Dear Abbey: How do I manage employee expectations around promotions?
Aim for as much clarity, transparency, and involvement as possible to reduce the threat to fairness.
1 Question That's Shaping My Entire Year
Identify how you’ve felt in the first quarter of 2022. Then, ask yourself how you want to feel during the rest of this year.
5 Ideas for Addressing Conflict with Your Manager
How do you walk the line between setting your own boundaries and being empathetic toward your manager during moments of conflict? We’ve got the answers here.
3 Simple Ways to Boost Excitement About Your Work
The way you feel about your work doesn't just impact you - it directly impacts the way others feel about it too.
Stop Settling
Rather than stuffing the spark inside of you, let it grow and see what happens.
Get the Worst Done First
What task have you been dreading? Take care of it right away instead of letting it haunt your to-do list.
The Myth of Multitasking
When we are flipping frantically between tasks, all we're getting is the illusion of productivity - not the real thing.
How to stop ruminating: My favorite 8 strategies
Rumination can be a debilitating beast - here’s how to stop it before it consumes your joy.