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The Cognitive Edge: How to Outsmart Bias and Improve Business Decisions
One of the key factors in determining job grades, titles, and compensation in organizations is the scope or impact of the...
Why We Keep What We Hate – And How to Finally Say Goodbye
From 2007 to about 2011, I specialized in paper organization/reduction and Records Management in businesses. In one...
From Slumps to Surges: How to Get Unstuck and Move Forward
Writer’s block. A slump. Whiffing the ball. The yips. Quiet quitting. Failure to launch. In a rut. We all get stuck at some...
How to Find the Right Self-Care for You: A Practical Guide to Thriving
Several years ago, I was discussing self-care with a wise friend of mine who also happens to be a pastor. One piece of our...
Love Your Job Again!
I’ll never forget this client. It was 2015, and I was sitting in front of a tearful person who felt completely frustrated,...
When It’s Your BOSS Who Inhibits Your Productivity
“People quit people, not companies.” John Maxwell, Leadership Gold This is a tricky situation. In an ideal world, your...
Rolling with Success: The Sticky Human Hamster Ball and the 4 Types of Luck
A book published in 1978 by neurologist James Austin has been given new life in blogs and on X in the past couple of years....
When No Feels Like a Choice and Yes Feels Like a Trap
Lately, I feel like all I am saying is “No.” No, Whitney. I don’t need another beer. I’ll just take the check. No, Shanan,...
Decide to Thrive: Overcoming Indecision, Unlocking Productivity, and Reducing Stress
Decades ago, a pioneer in the field of professional organizing (Barbara Hemphill) said, “Clutter is postponed decisions.”...
How to Quit your Job
Life is full of transitions. An unfortunate stereotype of early-career workers is that they are job hoppers....
Fatigue and Fulfillment: The Journey of Discipline and Its Gifts
I’m not sleeping well. It’s not because terrible things are happening. It’s just things – lots and lots of things – are...
A Peek Behind the Scenes of Productivity Coaching
I love it when people say nice things about me. Does that make me needy? I don’t care. I shamelessly request testimonials...