Really? I remember when I first heard the phrase, “season of opportunity.” It sounded like a lame attempt to keep people working through the long weeks and months to get work out the door. But over the years consulting with professionals and firm leaders, I’ve...
Enjoy or Dread? So much of the work we do is for the benefit of others and we enjoy it. It’s at the heart of any service-oriented profession. People who are drawn to professional service share this common trait of making contributions for the benefit of others. So why...
Celebrate Sleep Awareness You may not be aware that this week is National Sleep Awareness Week. Since 1998, the celebration begins with Daylight Savings Time (March 14 this year). It recognizes the impact of sleep (or lack of) on our mood and performance. And there is...
Now Isn’t Forever It is so easy to be consumed by the stress of the moment and lose sight of the long view. Left unattended, you will eventually become exhausted, burned out, and depressed. Your career isn’t defined by current, fleeting moments, but by your...
Interruptions Won’t Go Away How many times have you said or thought, “I can’t get my work done because of all the interruptions!”? They are a curse to your concentration and productivity. In Last week’s Message, I mentioned some ideas about how to manage those pesky...
Mistakes Hold You Back No one like to make mistakes. Especially professionals. In fact, a hallmark of professionalism is excellence. You take pride in your work and your desire is to be seen as highly competent. While pursuing excellence, you are also aware when you...