Too often, “being professional” means deceiving yourself and others. As an attorney and advisor for licensed professionals for 30ish years now, I can honestly say that every single person I’ve ever worked with is worried about being “professional” in the face of disrespect. I was on a call with a new client the other day.Continue reading “How to be capable without being a dumping ground at work”
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How to stop overperforming at work
Okay. I’ll admit it: If I let myself, I can absolutely be an overachiever, overperformer, and over-eager-zealous workaholic. The “problem” is that I love the people I work with. I love the aha moments and watching those big beautiful brains when they realize what they’ve been doing, saying, or believing has been holding them back.Continue reading “How to stop overperforming at work”