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4 Mental Levers to REDUCE Stress
Written by Achim Nowak
Understand how you drain your energy. Mitigate the thoughts that elevate your levels of stress. Choose your thoughts impeccably.
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The Lost Art of Batching
Written by Achim Nowak
Want to produce higher-quality work? Batch your tasks. Deepen your focus. It’s pretty straightforward.
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Beware of the BYSTANDER Effect!
Written by Achim Nowak
How long do you stand by before you speak up? Observe but don’t say anything? What is the cost to you personally, and to your business, for your silence in the face of things that need to be fixed?
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5 Verbal Cues That Enhance ANY Business Relationship
Written by Achim Nowak
Every aspect of work flows better when our business relationships work.
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How to Apologize Well
Written by Achim Nowak
Confident leaders apologize. Smart leaders apologize. Only the weak and incompetent ones don’t. Apologize well.
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When We Don’t Like A Sudden Change
Written by Achim Nowak
When your workplace reorganizes, trims people and resources, and you hate it – consider these 5 steps toward “getting onboard.”
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My Year of More PRESENCE
Written by Achim Nowak
Personal growth and development are beautiful things. Work at them a little less hard. Trust that greater presence may be your most powerful teacher.
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Seize Your FIRST FIVE!
Written by Achim Nowak
Momentum in any situation is disproportionately influenced by what happens in the FIRST 5. Mind your FIRST 5. Choose well.
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Do You Talk Too Much?
Written by Achim Nowak
How much do you speak in a conversation? How much does the other person speak? That’s your talk ratio. Manage it.
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Make Room for PROVIDENCE, Please!
Written by Achim Nowak
Commitment is a beautiful thing - it makes room for Providence to act. Here’s how Providence shows up in my life!
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Hands-Off Is NOT a Helpful Leadership Style
Written by Achim Nowak
You dread being the micro-manager from hell. You’re proud of being a hands-off leader. Does your team need you to be a little more hands-on?
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The Problem With Being AUTHENTIC
Written by Achim Nowak
We live in an age that craves authenticity. What the heck does that actually mean? And what sort of personal choices does authenticity require?
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My Swimming Pool Lessons
Written by Achim Nowak
My Portuguese swimming-pool is teaching me lessons about civility, about life. They apply everywhere.
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3 Leadership Lessons from Bhutan
Written by Achim Nowak
Examples of horrible leadership abound. Bhutan reminded me of another way. Remember these essential leadership traits. Be THAt PERSON.
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When EFFORT Is EFFORTLESS
Written by Achim Nowak
Don’t be the person that tries too hard. When effort is required, effortlessness is our sweet spot. Consider these gateways to showing up effortlessly.
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When You Hit Your Leadership Ceiling
Written by Achim Nowak
Talented folks are often denied a promotion because they lack experience. It gets squishy when the denial is based on your leadership style. That you can fix!
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The Gift of Thinking Time
Written by Achim Nowak
You know that you never have enough time. You also know that without time to think, every aspect of your life starts to dull. Thinking time is essential time. Think more.
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How Leon Marchand Handles Mental Stress
Written by Achim Nowak
Leon Marchand is an instant swimming rockstar. The guidance he received from his mental coach will work for you and me, as well.
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5 Lessons in Personal Agility
Written by Achim Nowak
Successful people notice faster. Pivot more courageously. Seek help. Not being agile is not a sustainable way of doing life. Here are some primers.
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4 Everyday Trust Builders
Written by Achim Nowak
It is easy to be cynical about leadership. Examples of leaders we cannot trust abound. Here are simple behaviors that will ensure you are someone they WILL trust.
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My 3 FAVORITE Holiday Questions
By Achim Nowak
Beyond the parties, the services, the gifts – here is what I love to reflect on during the holidays.
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