Insights From Gail
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When you challenge your own thinking, you find room to grow
Becoming and being a successful business leader requires a willingness to talk with people who challenge your own thinking and offer another perspective. It’s possible, though not always easy, to engage respectfully with people who see the world differently.
When impostor syndrome strikes, it’s time to shift your perspective
Imposter syndrome: We’ve all read about it and experienced it. It’s that self-doubt about your skills or accomplishments. Maybe you worry about being viewed as a fraud, despite evidence to the contrary.
Curating your holidays can lead to more joy for you and loved ones
Holiday stress has an impact, much of it not good. As a former therapist and now a business coach, I know how stress affects lives. During the holidays, let’s find and focus on the joy. Check out my “Curating Your Life” approach to the holidays.
Find what moves you, but don’t fall prey to a dumb hustle
A client of mine taught me a great phrase, “dumb hustle.” We’ve all done this. We get very excited and busy working on a project that has almost no chance of success. It’s amazing how much time business leaders spend on dumb hustles. I think there are two main reasons.
Shifting styles: Why purpose-driven leadership tops the servant model
Servant leadership remains a very influential and widely practiced approach to leadership, but recently there’s been talk that it misses the mark. Some experts say it’s time for leaders to focus on impact, aka noble-purpose leadership.
Career change after 40? Here are 5 key points to consider
In recent Harvard Business Review articles, I found helpful suggestions for people 40 and over considering a career change or in the middle of such a transition. A midlife career shift can be terrifying and liberating. I know because I’ve done it. These five key points offer guidance.
How to have a better commute when return to office won’t wait
Return to office stress is likely more about the return to commuting. Yes, commutes can be stressful on our time and budgets, but here are 10 idea to make them better.
Say what? How to respond to rudeness in the workplace
Business etiquette never goes out of style, but not everyone has the social skills for success in business. So how would you respond to rudeness in the workplace? There are many nuances to Organizational Intelligence, but the fundamentals remain the same.
How to find a business coach using 8 incisive questions
Figuring out how to find a business coach comes down to asking some key questions, regardless of why you want a coach. When you follow these guidelines, you’re on the right path finding the right business coach.