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People are doing their jobs well. Okay, well enough. They hit their marks, they fill their quotas, they don’t make many mistakes. They’re fulfilling their job descriptions, adequately. And they’re languishing... First, it’s best to assume that complacency exists. What are the signs to look for?
How many exclamation points are too many exclamation points?!?! A study analyzing 200 exclamations used in a professional discussion group found that women used 73% of the exclamation marks. Why do we, as women, feel the need to communicate like we’re leading the cheer squad at the homecoming game? Why?? :)
Just because we spend our days communicating doesn't mean we do it well.
You made it! What did you learn? Here's the recap of all recaps.
Without introducing intentional engagement in more focused settings, the enjoyable experiences you inject in the workplace may not spark much joy at all. Part 5 of The Science Behind Doing Great Work breaks down the joy gap.
Being successful isn’t about being perfect. Success comes from perseverance, course correction, and confidence that you can get things done despite problems that come up.
Major imbalances between work and life can become problematic for your health, job performance, and much more the longer those unhealthy habits carry on. Part 4 in The Science Behind Doing Great Work equips you with a few simple strategies to get back on track.
There’s a secret weapon out there that can help to instill and enhance that confidence that will make all the difference between having confidence and having doubts.
Managing a team that works completely remotely can be challenging. It’s totally normal for teams to feel that lack of togetherness they once had. Working remotely just isn’t the same. Here are ways to keep your team in sync and working as a team, from all over the world.
Feeling satisfied in your job has a powerful effect on your life, and it starts with having a purpose. See what science has to say in Part 3 of The Science Behind Doing Great Work.