Why Strong Leaders Focus on Interaction, Not Style
Have you ever met a leader who just seemed to get it? Not because they demonstrated every trait from that “5 Signs of Great Leadership” article you read, or because they scored “Visionary” on a leadership style quiz. But because every time you interacted with them, you walked away feeling a certain way. Heard.Understood.Motivated to […]
3 Reasons Strong Leaders Are Great Role Models (& The Strategies They’re All Using)
We’ve all had that feeling: watching a leader speak or act, and swelling up with enthusiasm and pride. “What a brilliant example,” you might have thought. Or “Why can’t more authority figures be like this?” Some leaders just have that X factor: they inspire, motivate, and make you want to step up your game. But […]
Recognizing Intellectualization: A Defense Mechanism For Stress and Distress
Life can flow along seamlessly for ages without any serious concerns or stressors. Suddenly, it doesn’t, and a trigger throws us off unexpectedly. An essential teammate resigns.A big, long-term client ends your contract.Your business gets a shocking review on Google. What do you do when life throws you these curveballs? Many of us spring into […]
Stress tegenover wilskracht; hoe stress ons vatbaar maakt voor verslaving
Misschien is het de zoete, romige smaak van ijs. Of de knapperigheid van dat versgebakken koekje. Misschien pak je je telefoon om een paar minuten gedachteloos op social media te scrollen. Of je schenkt een glas wijn in—die rijke, volle smaak die even alles lichter laat voelen. De meesten van ons hebben wel iets waar […]
Stress vs. Willpower: How Stress Makes Us Give In To Our Addictions
Maybe it’s the sweet, creamy taste of ice cream; the crunch of a sugar-laced cookie.Or a few more minutes of mindless scrolling on social media.Or perhaps it’s the siren call of that oaky, crisp, or rich-bodied wine and the relaxed feeling of settling back in a soft, relaxing armchair. We all have go-to comfort foods, […]