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The Problem Solver’s Hack
Solving The Wrong Problem One of the great competencies of professionals like you is the ability to solve problems. You are good at it and you want to help. It is so gratifying to find a solution that wasn’t readily evident at first. It reminds me of a survey I saw...
How Will You Be Better?
Unhealthy Goals Not too long ago, I came across a quote that caught me by surprise. It basically said that you are enough just the way you are. You are here to make a difference and you will. Really? If that's the case, what does that say about getting better to...
The Next Level Is Different
Professional Progress Professionals enjoy making progress toward mastery in their field, which means they have a next level in their sights. And whatever the next level is, it’s different from what they do now. It is true that sometimes the next level includes what...
Your Expectations Are Showing
You Reveal Your True Expectations You are probably unaware of this, but when you interact with your staff, you subtly expose your true expectations of them. As a manager or partner, your staff pick up what you expect of them, regardless of what you say. Whether your...
Be Available
Focused on Busy Whenever we get really busy with something important, we focus on that one thing and put everything else in the background. What have you put off that needs your attention now? One thing you are less aware of is your clients’ activities. You spent...
Keep The Little Stresses Little
Stress Research Increases It seems like the impact of stress has increasingly become a topic for research in business, health, social and political arenas. Just about every journal representing every interest has something to say about stress. Why? Because stress...
We Aren’t Cyborgs
It’s Human To Connect In last week’s message, I suggested that you take some moments to connect with your team, especially with those new to your firm. Everyone is trying their best to understand and fit in, and to answer the Critical Question. Did you do anything...
Answer The Critical Question
The Critical Question There are probably a number of new hires who have joined your firm in the last few months. For them, this spring is the first time they are experiencing busy season with you. With the busy season halfway through, they are likely asking themselves...
Crappy Habits Accelerate Stress
Bad Habits Aren’t Big You can’t be around professionals for very long until you begin to see some of their bad habits. Often, their tendencies are small and seemingly innocuous. But collectively, those practices add up to a personal negative impact. When asked about...
When Plans Go Awry
Plans Go Awry It's hard to believe we are two and a half months into the new year. By now, all those resolutions you made from good intentions should be pretty much gone by the wayside. But they were good for your health and wellbeing. Why let them go? Rather than...
