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Psquared

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Perfectionism is simply fear.  It can be fear of failure or fear of success, or fear of vulnerability or fear of fame.  Regardless, the result is inertia.  Does this feel familiar? I call it Perfection Paralysis (P2 for short) and it’s…
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Know thyself

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There is a nursery rhyme you probably heard and maybe even said: Sticks and stones May break my bones But words will never hurt me.* Public accusations by an insecure colleague are simply calling attention to his insecurity.  Nevertheless,…
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Fake it til you make it

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There’s a man handing out free metro newspapers at Grand Central Station when you’re leaving the shuttle and entering the station proper.  He is always smiling.  It starts with his face and moves into his voice and his body.  He has an…
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Go for it, rock star

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Disrespect at work is common.  Bosses talk to employees as if they were, let’s say it, stupid.  Of course it stems from the bosses insecurity, but knowing that alone doesn’t change the situation.  And it’s most common to hand down whatever…
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Imperfection is a gift

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We work hard, we focus on achieving our goals, we show up every day.  And sometimes we mess up. It happens to all of us.  Every single one of us, including the person who may be upset with you. Have compassion for what she’s going…
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Take the Time

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Take the time to get to know your direct reports.  Find out what makes them excited, happy, uncomfortable, energized and unsettled.  The more you show them that you’re interested in each of them individually, not just as pieces of an assembly…
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Stuck on the subway of life

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                I was stuck in the subway for 45 minutes a few weeks ago and realized that if left undistracted, my creative brain would travel to all the potential horrid reasons…

An interview with Rena

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On June 15, 2012, I was interviewed on stage at the America Means Business conference in NYC.  It's a conference that focuses on the entrepreneurial experience.    Laurie Lawson, interviewer extraordinaire, and I had fun.  Read the…
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Look me in the eye and I’ll thank you

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Look me in the eye: When laying me off. When giving me performance feedback. When saying I didn’t get the project. When stating that returns can only be made within 1 month from date of purchase. People avoid looking in the eye to…
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Understanding organizational politics

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When you applied for a job, you probably had to go thru the assistant to get an appointment with the hiring manager.  The assistant is the influencer, the hiring manager is the decision maker.  It’s the same thing at the dentist’s office. …