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If you have ever had a leader tell you that they knew you could do better, and you did, it was a self-fulfilling prophecy. That is the Pygmalion effect. Do the same for others.

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Being assertive can afford you a good way to express your feelings. When you articulate for yourself and others it improves relationship management. Speak up today.

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Your team has done 80% of the work by showing up. The push required to get them to 100% is a little effort from you. What small but important act can you add to the process?

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Observe all the opportunities you have to widen how you respond to questions about your feelings. Endeavor to describe how you feel with a word outside of the norm. You can do better than, "I am fine."

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As you navigate the different personalities on your team, it requires insight. You can improve it by asking the right questions. The better you know the team, the easier your job will be.

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The danger with the imposter is that they may not leave after the job is done. If you pretend to be outgoing for work and maintain it for several hours, then a part of it remains. Inculcate good habits.

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Joy is the absence of fear. It keeps you reaching for more. Joy is what lets you know you will be fine even if no one likes you when you enter the room.

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Happiness is external, do not confuse it with joy. Happiness covers many fears. You’re happy when you get the job, win the lottery, or your crush feels the same.

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The persistence you practice at home can be transferred to your professional situation. If you are asking for a raise, ask repeatedly if that’s required. Know your value, you have the experience.

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There is going to be pain. How we react to pain determines if we suffer or not. Being in the moment helps you acknowledge it, aim to get past it.

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Making good decisions is a crucial skill at every level. This basic management principle implores us to start with ourselves. Once you have mastered that, you can progress.

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Set aside time to vent if you need to. If you are calling someone to vent to, start by letting them know your plan. It allows both parties to prepare, and to spend the time in the correct frame of mind.

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Sometimes we tell a story to explain why we are the way we are. Stories can energize or drain. Do not limit your expression with stories that do not serve you.

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The joy or trepidation we feel when we do things for the first time is often attached to the social conditioning attached to it. Be present, curate your experiences and choose the things you do for the first time with an open mind.

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Instead of just thinking happy thoughts, set aside 5 minutes to list the things that make you happy now. You will find the time goes by quickly and your list is incomplete. The feeling will last much longer than the exercise.

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If you have have ever been called dramatic by someone trying to make you the problem, I hope you have been able to use the solution-focused approach that makes you expressive, and passionate. Embrace your strengths. Thrive.

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In today’s world there is no question that you are being influenced. Give some thought to your diet - not just your food. Make healthy consumption choices in all areas.

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People believe that leadership is giving orders. Among other things it is listening, influencing, empathizing, and using power wisely. You really should not be telling people what to do if you hone those other skills.

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Your success as a leader hinges on the proper execution of several small habits daily. The magic is in the compounding. Do not overlook the little things.

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We have been known to tell people they have gotten soft in their old age. Temperance is a fruit that comes with old age. What stops you from practicing that self-restraint now?