More than half the managers I coach struggle with time and email management, and when they describe the experience to me I can just hear how each new notification is an echo of, “Hey, got a minute?” What’s a busy manager to do? In this guide, I’ll share some no-nonsense strategies I’ve picked up over
Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
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Oct
Oct
Feeling worried about layoffs? Your team probably is too. They’re looking to you for help, and you might need some guidance as well. Here’s what to do. Bottom line, layoffs are tough on everyone. But we do our best when we help each other. Stick together, learn, and who knows, things might turn out better
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Sep
There’s this idea that managing your time means avoiding time-wasters. But here’s the twist: the real challenge is staring at a bunch of valuable tasks and deciding which ones get your time.
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Sep
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, asking, “Do I really want to keep doing this?” You’re not alone. In a world that’s always changing, this question is more common and important than ever. It’s a sign of our times – filled with unpredicted challenges and new opportunities. Choosing whether to stay or leave,
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Aug
If you’ve been working awhile, it can be deeply unsettling to recognize that you’ve come to a point where you don’t know what your steps forward might be. If that’s where you find yourself, I invite you to take a deep breath and let go of any thoughts of self-judgment you may have been carrying.
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Jul
Melissa is a hard-working leader in her organization who found herself entangled in a vicious cycle of self-criticism. She received feedback about the need to hone her listening skills and adapt her approach to be more audience-focused. Despite her efforts, she grappled with quietening her mind during conversations and presentations. Her thoughts, laden with self-criticism,
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Stepping into a new leadership role can feel like landing on an alien planet. You’re dealing with new rules, new people, and tons of requests that all seem to expect you to have a magic crystal ball. They want an answer now, but you’re still trying to figure out what the question is. It’s rough,
