Whenever you are in recovery mode, in addition to enjoying some downtime, you naturally reflect on how things went and how much (or little) you enjoyed it. Hopefully your assessment is positive and that you would like to continue on the same trajectory for next year....
Recovery Discipline Is Necessary No performer in any endeavor expects to sustain high intensity training or performance with no breaks. Every high-functioning performer understands the cycle of their work. The research has shown that top performers, in whatever...
Is Pressure Good For Humans? You’ve heard it said that pressure produces character. The analogy often used is carbon deposits pressurized deep underground that produce coal. Without the pressure, there would be no transformation of substance. So, if pressure is good...
Firm Pollution When we hear about pollution, we naturally think of the physical environment. But what about the environment in your firm? Could it be tainted by pollutants as well? I’m speaking about the relational and emotional environment with your colleagues and...
The Good Ol’ Days Many managers and partners remember the day when their bosses would back up the proverbial dump truck full of client files and unload, leaving it up to them to figure out how to get it all done. They did what they had to do, sometimes at great...
Increase in Employee Attrition Over the past 18 months, there has been a dramatic increase of people quitting their jobs. Numerous explanations have been given, including stress and burnout from their work, realization of what is really important to them and...