Thank God for evolution. I mean, seriously—without it, we’d still be licking light sockets and chasing saber-toothed tigers off cliffs. Jump off that bridge? Nope, instincts say hell no.Stick your head in a lion’s mouth? Probably not ideal.Eat day-old gas station sushi? Well, I *was* pretty hungry… Our instincts are built to keep us safe. … Read more
What if you didn’t show up to work tomorrow? Would anyone notice? Would it matter? Brutal question, I know. But if your answer is a hesitant shrug, let me tell you: that’s not just burnout. That’s disconnection. You see, it’s not that your work doesn’t matter. It’s that you can’t see how it matters. The sightlines are fuzzy, and in … Read more
Picture me, dancing around my office, singing, “That’s Ms. Jackson, if you’re nasty.” Yes, my friends, we’re talking about control. (And, go ahead, play this little ditty while you read on… Ms. Jackson would want it that way.) This time of year, control feels like the ultimate luxury. Between the wild pace of holiday commitments, … Read more