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Confidence vs. Arrogance: Where’s the Line?

No one wants to be thought of as arrogant. In fact, many of us fear it so much, we go to extremes. We end up hiding in the shadows for fear that any attention at all will get us labelled arrogant. But that’s counterproductive! There is a happy balance we can strike if we approach things thoughtfully and recognize where confidence ends and arrogance begins.

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Every Career Move is a Leap of Faith

Whether you’re exploring a move to another company or considering a new role at your current organization, it’s always a risk. You can do your due diligence, conduct research, and ask all the right questions. And yet, you still never truly know what you’re getting into until you’re there.

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Overcoming Perfection Paralysis

Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. Striving for it can be a motivating force. But it can also lead to Perfection Paralysis: a state where the fear of not being perfect hinders our ability to get things done. Having fallen victim to this phenomenon more than a few times. I wanted to some practical strategies for overcoming this obstacle.

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The Value of Time is Relative

In our pursuit of effective time management, we often forget one crucial factor: the relative value of time. Not all hours are created equal. Understanding this can be transformative in how we approach tasks, productivity, and rest.

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How to Deal with Non-Negotiable Unrealistic Expectations

In the professional world, we often encounter demands for immediate results or exceptional quality that doesn’t match the available resources. While it’s our duty to clarify and push back on unrealistic expectations, we may face situations where that impossibly high bar is simply non-negotiable. Here’s how to deal.

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Why Talking about Money at Work is Dangerous

Salary discussions are multifaceted and nuanced. More often than not, sharing numbers with co-workers only sparks emotion—and that’s the wrong way to approach any financial conversation. There are better and more productive ways of identifying pay disparity and the reasons (justified or not) for it.

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