It’s up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it’s essential that you help others grow, even as you are growing yourself, says ACLU Chief Equity Officer Amber Hikes. She lays out three ways we can help each other succeed — […]
Embrace your raw, strange magic
The way we’re taught to live has got to change, says author Casey Gerald. Too often, we hide parts of ourselves in order to fit in, win praise, be accepted. But at what cost? In this inspiring talk, Gerald shares the personal sacrifices he made to attain success in the upper echelons of American society […]
Why Restorative Rest Makes You More Productive And How To Achieve It
“Do more. Work faster. Hustle, hustle, hustle.” appears to be the motto of younger working generations. It seems like clocking insanely long hours, hardly eating throughout the day, and having no time to do anything besides work have become badges of honor—signifying dedication and a ‘do whatever it takes’ mentality. But could slowing down, doing less, […]
What is toxic productivity? And 5 tips to overcome it
If you find yourself constantly busy, stressed, and unable to “turn off,” you’re not alone. Workaholism or “going the extra mile” no matter the cost risks your wellbeing, both physical and mental, along with missed social events or ignoring your own sleep, exercise, or health. Work’s always-on, always-available hustle culture can result in toxic productivity. […]
The secret to great opportunities? The person you haven’t met yet
We often find ourselves stuck in narrow social circles with similar people. What habits confine us, and how can we break them? Organizational psychologist Tanya Menon considers how we can be more intentional about expanding our social universes — and how it can lead to new ideas and opportunities.
How to Push Your Team to Take Risks and Experiment
Article from HBR here. Most managers I know want their employees to be curious and experimental, to take the initiative and develop new products and solutions. But, as it turns out, managers also like to micromanage and control outcomes through safe, predictable processes. As a result, managers end up stifling the very experimentation they want […]
Comparing yourself to others is a sure route to misery — 5 ways to turn it into action instead
Adapted from the new book Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, in agreement with Portfolio, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Copyright © Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, 2022. We all experience feelings that are difficult to […]
Ever say “I’ll be happy when …?” Here’s why you need to stop doing that — now
This post was first published on Ingrid Fetell Lee’s site, The Aesthetics of Joy. Go there, and learn about how you can build more joy into your life. It was the summer of 2002, and I was sitting around a campfire with my college boyfriend and some of his friends. He was a year younger than […]
OKRs: goal setting that focuses on outcomes
When you want to achieve something, anything, your desires are based on a preferred outcome. It’s a very simple, basic human concept developed at an early age. One way of putting it into a sentence is: I will ________ as measured by ____________. This is how John Doerr explained objectives and key results (OKR) in […]
Product requirements documents, downsized
Summary: A product requirements document (PRD) defines the requirements of a particular product, including the product’s purpose, features, functionality, and behavior. It serves as a guide for business and technical teams to help build, launch, or market the product. Building a great product requires tons of research and comprehensive planning. But where do you start? Product […]