by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I’ll never forget this client. It was 2015, and I was sitting in front of a tearful person who felt completely frustrated, burned out, and unappreciated by her superiors. She was on the verge of a “we should go our separate ways” discussion with her boss, and she knew...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
“People quit people, not companies.” John Maxwell, Leadership Gold This is a tricky situation. In an ideal world, your direct supervisor is someone who empowers, develops, and helps you feel engaged in the work. But sometimes the world isn’t ideal. Sometimes work...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
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. Chase, Chance, and Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty is not something I’ll put on my Amazon wish list ($85!), but I admire the pieces of...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
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, I cannot hang out with you by your pool on Friday. No, Julia, I cannot take care of this important legal matter right now. No, Dear Reader, I...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Decades ago, a pioneer in the field of professional organizing (Barbara Hemphill) said, “Clutter is postponed decisions.” When I started my business in 2007, this statement rocked me and still does. Why? Because according to my Myers-Briggs Type, I am...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Life is full of transitions. An unfortunate stereotype of early-career workers is that they are job hoppers. Nearing-retirement workers lament the “loyalty” that they perceive characterized themselves and their forebears. What these same lamenters may not remember is...
