The #1 Happiness Killer

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What kills happiness? Sometimes it's a big thing; but it's usually a series of little things that pile up over time. For instance, saying yes too much when you should really be saying no. Have you ever heard the old saying, "If you want something done, ask a busy person?" It makes sense. It's obvious they are able to get things done. But there is a fine line between taking on a lot and taking on too much. People in corporate situations often fall into this over-commitment trap. It's easy to … [Read more...]

The 20 Annoying Workplace Habits You Need to Break Now

An excerpt from Marshall Goldsmith's book, What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful! (Hyperion, 2007). 1. Winning too much: The need to win at all costs and in all situations-when it matters, when it doesn't, and when it's totally beside the point. 2. Adding too much value: The overwhelming desire to add our two cents to every discussion. 3. Passing judgment: The need to rate others and impose our standards on them. 4. Making destructive … [Read more...]

Marshall Goldsmith: Words of Wisdom

from his book, What Got You Here Won't Get You There On his work: "A chef at one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego told me that his signature dish succeeds or fails on one secret ingredient. Leave it out and the patrons' plates come back to the kitchen only half eaten. Sprinkle it in the proper amount and the plates come back clean. Think of me as the honest diner who sends back his meal untouched to let you know that something is missing." "If I can help you consider the … [Read more...]