Retirement can seem like a dream. Will we ever be able to stop working? Will we want to? Will we be able to afford it? For those of us who have built our lives around work, the transition to not working can be stressful. Whether your worry about retirement is grounded in financial questions, health concerns, or filling your time in meaningful ways, identifying your sources of stress can help you take proactive steps to prepare for this significant life transition from an emotional and psychological standpoint, helping you reduce and manage your stress and enjoy a more positive retirement. The sources of stress will differ for individuals depending on your personal context and where in the seven phases of retirement you are. Provides definitions and coping mechanisms for six of the seven phases to help you identify them and manage your response during them. Regardless of the specific circumstances of your retirement, preparing for it emotionally and psychologically will help ameliorate the stresses that it can bring so that you can focus on enjoying the life you planned for with a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and connection that lasts. For many of us, retirement is a...Read more...
Can bad leaders improve over time?
How Bad Leaders Get Worse over Time
When Volkswagen appointed a CEO in 2007, that leader came in with a firm reputation. Martin Winterkorn was known for unbridled ambition and ruling with an iron fist. VW set the goal of becoming the number one carmaker in the world. Winterkorn wanted the German car company to beat Toyota and General Motors in units sold, profits, and customer satisfaction within ten years. At first, there were big successes. But in 2015, a scandal broke: Emissionsgate. Volkwagen had created a...Read more...
Find the meaning in your work
If you don't feel like you have a career purpose, that’s okay; focus on finding meaning instead. While purpose represents an overarching goal, meaning is the feeling of satisfaction you get from your work. Here’s how to discover the meaning in your work.
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Importance of mental health in teamwork
Supporting Your Team’s Mental Health
Mental health has become a bigger priority for both employers and employees in recent years. But there's still more work to be done to support people's mental health at work. Here are some impactful strategies to prioritize.
Avoid one-size-fits-all solutions. Different roles and responsibilities require...Read more...
A Weekly Exercise for Working Parents
As a working parent, it can be difficult to juggle competing responsibilities throughout the workweek. This simple exercise can help you keep your schedule under control. Start by creating a centralized calendar where you keep track of key family- and work-related commitments. If you have a partner or co-parent, share it with them, and build a habit of proactively updating it throughout the...Read more...
importance of strategic questions in the face of organizational unpredictability
With organizations facing increased urgency and unpredictability, being able to ask smart questions has become a key leadership skill—especially when setting strategy. Here are five types of questions to ask that can boost strategic decision-making.
Investigative: What’s Known? When facing a problem or opportunity, the best decision-makers start by clarifying their purpose, asking themselves what they want to achieve and what they need to learn to do so. Read more...
How to boost your motivation on the job
Feeling Unmotivated? Here's How to Plug Back In.
It’s common to go through periods at work where you’re just not feeling it. No matter what’s sapping your motivation, these strategies can help you interrupt the cycle of numbness and paralysis—and restore your sense of agency.
Detach. Being unhappy at work can...Read more...