Blaming work for unhappiness is too easy and ineffective. According to Gallups 2022 State of the Global Workplace report, sixty percent of people reported being emotionally detached and 19% as miserable at work. Sure a toxic work culture, a shitty manager, and a grueling commute will check a few marks…

I’ve always been obsessed with finding ways of being wrong, less. Not the douche, I’m-always-right-type fueled by an egotistical personality. But instead, working through mental blocks that prevent me from thinking clearly and making well-informed decisions. Being wrong causes a lot of suffering. You marry the wrong spouse, make a…

Most hiring managers neglect where they conduct interviews. Their preference? A sterile, comfortable office or by video call, which is essential in today’s global recruiting landscape. But that’s the worst place to get to know someone. You’re hiring to determine if someone can do the job and if they’re a cultural fit for the team. The most important thing you can do in an interview is test people’s ability…

Talking about SOPs doesn’t have to put your team in a slumbering daze — their importance is undeniable. For a company to execute at its optimal level, it must have standard procedures operationalized and implemented the same way by everyone on the team. When there are no procedures, there’s no…

At least 50% of remote workers feel lonely at least once per week. I made that mistake when I moved my company to a remote-first model early in 2020. Just because I enjoy solitude doesn’t mean everyone else does. Over the last several years, I’ve noticed certain people: “Need more…

Do you want to own a business or be trapped in it? Many founders start a business for freedom, but it slowly becomes their prison. They can’t escape and remain a prisoner for as long as the company operates. But, then other owners quickly transition from one level to the…

Hiring is easy until you realize you made a disastrous mistake. One of the most important things you can do as a leader is document the perfect job candidate profiles to increase your odds of hiring the best people for a job. But sales can be tricky; after all, you’re…