Posts Tagged ‘do it better’
Why We Resist Good Advice
As someone who regularly doles out advice and little nuggets of wisdom, I’ve noticed that advice seekers generally fall into 2 distinct categories: Those who will follow the good advice that’s given to them or come up with their own equally good course of action. Those who will ignore the good advice and do nothing…
Read MoreThe Art of Faking It
Sometimes it feels like your to-do list is a mile long, everything is highly urgent, and there are way too many things on your plate. Rather than throw your computer out the window, I’m going to share a strategy to help you remain calm and appear like you’ve got it together. Because contrary to popular…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 22
The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Why Friends Are Key to Our Happiness (Infographic). Everyone could use more close friends. You’ll live longer too! The Delightfully Short Guide to Reading More Books.…
Read MoreClient Spotlight: Katie Radke
This is a post in my Client Spotlight series where I highlight ambitious women who have edited their lives and businesses with the help of my coaching programs. Please say hello to Katie Radke! “I learned that I can do all the things I want to do!” Katie Radke, KR Creative Website Facebook Twitter Google+…
Read MoreFree LEFB Webinar: Add Good Habits That Stick
January is a time for new beginnings, a fresh start, and untarnished hope. The year is like a clean white sheet of paper, and it’s up to you to decide what you will add. So let’s roll up our sleeves and create the kind of life and career you’ve always dreamed of. We’ll add what’s…
Read MoreWhy You Should Think Beyond Your Job Description
Many years ago when I was still a book editor, I remember a women from the marketing department scurrying down the aisle towards the young, fresh-out-of-college coworker who sat directly opposite me. “Could you proofread this for me, please? I’m under a really tight deadline.” The marketing lady held out a stack of papers expectantly.…
Read MoreWhy New Year’s Resolutions Matter (Plus a Freebie!)
Oh no. Not another new year’s resolutions post! I know, you’re sick of all the articles you’re seeing online about why new year’s resolutions are so great, how to choose them, and how to stick to them. And you’re probably seeing just as many articles saying that making new year’s resolutions is the worst thing…
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