You work hard, but you won’t be half as productive as you could be if you’ve always got conflicts with those around you. I get it if you’ve been pulling out your “I” statements to prevent or cool heated conversations. Pretty much every psychologist on the planet is going to tell you to use them…
Month: February 2025
Looking at Past Performance Can Stagnate Your Career. Here’s Why (and How to Move Forward)
Did you notice that almost all of the hiring process is past-oriented? You fill your resume with stuff you’ve already done and skills you already have. You spend the interview talking about that previous work (plus MAYBE answering a few hypotheticals that unpack your philosophies, ethics, and potential culture fit). When are you discussing the…
The Surprising Way Asking for Small Favors Can Win You Friends
Most of the time, if I have to go to an event, I’m the person off in the corner. Maybe I’ll hang out with a bite of food to look occupied. I never know what to say or what to do with myself. Making friends is haaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrd. But there ARE ways to break the ice…
Imposter Syndrome and Your Brain’s Hunt for Patterns Might Be Related. Here’s How
You might have heard some of the traditional explanations of imposter syndrome: ?poor self-esteem ?conditioning toward perfectionism ?attributing success to external factors ?a low sense of social belonging All of these explanations put a weight on you to grow, often implying deficiencies or hardship in your past. But what if imposter syndrome doesn’t come from…
The Problem of Celebrity Casting
My family and I aren’t like most Minnesotans. Although my son insists on not wearing a coat even in single-digit weather, we don’t participate in snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing, or any of the other activities people do here in the winter. We did try to go to the Minnesota Ice Festival to check out the…