The 5 Hidden Killers of Team Performance (and How to Fix Them)
Even the smartest, most capable teams can hit a wall. Deadlines slip. Communication breaks down. Meetings feel… pointless. What’s going on? According to Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, it’s usually not about what the team is doing – it’s...
Five Strategies to Tame Your Inner Critic and Boost Your Confidence
We all have a little nagging voice in our heads that provides a running commentary. It is called the “inner critic” – the ever-present voice within our minds that evaluates, judges, and criticizes our thoughts and actions. It says things like:...
What is mental fitness and why is it important?
In the field of personal and professional development, there has been increasing buzz around mental fitness. If you’re not familiar, mental fitness refers to the state of your mental and emotional well-being, including your ability to manage stress, maintain...
From Campus to Career: Building a Strong Professional Network Through Alumni Associations
In August, I volunteered at the UC Alumni Career Fair. The annual event was planned and organized by staff representing all 10 alumni associations for the UC Colleges in California. It started 4 years ago and rotates locations to serve all of California. ...
Navigating CHANGE at Work
In today’s fast changing world, professionals who want to thrive in their careers really need to get good, extremely good, at one thing. Learning how to handle CHANGE effectively! Successful organizations continually make adjustments to keep up with the demands of...
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