At the age of 35, I walked away from a six-figure job with a prestigious title to start a business. I had one project lined up for $1,200 (and I had to pay my travel expenses out of it). I had a new mortgage in a very expensive California town and a baby on the …

Things don’t always go smoothly in life, and when you encounter a bump, the temptation to yell at others can explode. Don’t do it–a raised voice is one of the biggest swords you can drive into the stomach of your own company or general goals! Here’s what makes yelling so destructive and self-sabotaging. How yelling can be a benefit …

We typically praise the person who is the last to leave the office and who works during weekends and holidays. Often, however, that person is the first to fall in the war of workplace attrition. Leadership demands long hours and great effort, but rest and relaxation are just as essential as hard work. Go-getters often …

RULE TO BREAK: BECOME A GREAT MULTITASKER The myth of multitasking for efficiency has been busted. However, it still has a powerful hold over us, especially with smart phones and other technologies that allow our brains to distract us. According to Gary Keller, author of The One Thing, multitasking leads to more mistakes due to …

Are you the kind of person who overthinks and overanalyzes everything so much that you end up working less effectively than you’d like? The good news is you’re not alone. It’s a trait shared by many, many people–particularly those in leadership. The bad news: it needs to stop, because it’s causing you to be less …