Alright, let’s break this down like we’re sitting across from each other at a coffee shop, discussing the kind of people you want on your team. Picture this: You’re building your dream team, your personal Avengers, if you will. You’ve got the geniuses, the strategists, and the action takers. But there’s a secret ingredient that’s
Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
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Let’s get real for a moment. If I asked you to paint a picture of a smart person, chances are you might dream up a character who’s a wizard at math problems or maybe someone spitting out hefty words left and right. But let’s shake that image off. True intelligence? It’s not about sounding sophisticated.
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Imagine you’re gathering your dream team, like building your own superhero squad. What makes your squad stand out? Well, it’s the people in it. They’ve got your back, elevate you, and basically, make you want to be the best version of yourself. Here’s a simple truth: To have an extraordinary squad, you need to be
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When Quinn (not her real name) and I started our coaching call, she was feeling distressed, telling me “I’ve just had this huge insight that my job isn’t going to stick around as long as I’m depending on it, and I’m terrified!” She said she had been reading the signs, seeing the writing on the
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When you aren’t getting what you need, create it. When clients tell me they don’t get enough feedback, their concerns tend to fall into two camps. Either the feedback they receive is… I so appreciate anyone who wants better feedback. If this is the case you find yourself in, you can definitely take steps to
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There’s an saying in leadership circles: “The role of a leader is to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted.” A lot of us find ourselves laughing and nodding our heads sagely when we hear this. But isn’t it kind of crazy? What kind of sadist afflicts the comfortable? We do know it means that
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As human beings, we are all vulnerable to stress and fatigue in the workplace. It can be easy to fall into patterns of behavior that harm our relationships with colleagues and managers. Instead of lashing out or withdrawing, it’s important to adopt a calm and empathetic approach to communication. Calm Engagement is Key to Managing
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When you hit your busy season, how do you stay healthy? How do you make sure you’re ready to go when the time comes? If you aren’t paying attention and following through with a few basic disciplines, you could wind up driving yourself into the ground–even when you think you’re taking time to relax. If
