A curious trait of most people is that we perform better when we enjoy what we do, and we get more enjoyment from activities (including work, but actually all activities) that entail variety, diversity, and meaning. So it should be no surprise
We’ve all heard of “role playing” as a way to work through problems and practice for difficult interpersonal situations. But the plain fact is that you are playing roles every day you are working … and living. Mostly, we don’t think about
A key method for improving productivity and success is working better with others. In this context, “better” includes: 1) getting along with others more smoothly and 2) receiving more help from the people with whom you work. In this discussion, we’ll focus
Regardless of your abilities, regardless of what you do, regardless of the role you play in doing it, a key element in getting where you want to go in your work and your life is the strength of your relationships. That’s why
There are many kinds of intelligence, and each one has its own special value. Some people are good at math, others can figure out how to design or build complex mechanisms. There are naturally talented dancers and musicians, especially effective speakers and
I received a lot of positive feedback about my recent post on some personal characteristics to cultivate. However, many people asked to learn, as well, about some “workplace characteristics” that would make them more valuable on their next project or within their
There are many characteristics that are important in building a productive, successful career and life. But none of them is more important than gaining and keeping other people’s trust. Why? Because when other people trust you, they are more willing to help
There are many great words of wisdom about the foolishness of comparing yourself to others – a comparison that rarely goes well, of course – but the one I like most is: “The only person you should try to be better than
As you become more productive and successful, you’ll have more and more opportunities to lead a team. Here are some suggestions to help you upgrade your performance as a team leader: Be Visible Although you’ll probably have administrative responsibilities as a
Motivation to succeed comes in two flavors: external motivation, and self-motivation. There’s not much you can do to upgrade your external motivation, which depends mainly on the ways other people and situations arrange rewards and punishments to influence how hard you do
How to Organize Your Work & Your Life
