Get over your “feelings” and take care of business.
If you have moments of feeling overwhelmed by your workload, start with some deep breathing and healthy self-talk, like saying to yourself, ”Even though I have many things to do, I can only focus on the one thing I’m doing right now.”
Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate you to perform at a high level and deliver top-quality work.
In 2006, Harvard Business School’s Michael E. Porter and Nitin Nohria launched a study tracking how large companies’ CEOs spent their time, 24/7, for 13 weeks: where they were, with whom, what they did, and what they were focusing on.
There is certainly no shortage of advice — books and blogs, hacks and apps — all created to boost time management with a bevy of ready-to-apply tools.
The cognitive impact of feeling perpetually overwhelmed can range from mental slowness, forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty concentrating or thinking logically, to a racing mind or an impaired ability to problem solve.
Perfectionism is often driven by striving for excellence, but it can be self-sabotaging.
The burdens of subordinates always seem to end up on the manager’s back. Here’s how to get rid of them.
The debate about the best way to lead has been raging for years: Should you empower your people and get out of their way, or take charge and push them to do great work?
Data collected since the first year of the pandemic has shown that versatility is an even stronger component of effective leadership now than it was before.
When leaders who are used to calling all the shots start working with peers and stakeholders who are as successful, hungry, and confident as they are, they sometimes find themselves at odds.
Imagine you’ve developed a clear and compelling strategy that addresses the most important challenges facing your organization.
It’s not easy to become less directive and more empowering.
In the early 1990s, the digital revolution marked a shift to a new era of competition, one that was characterized by rapid business-model innovation, the dissolution of enterprise boundaries, and a blurring of industry borders.
