Playing favorites, helping others, and fixing the funk

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #50

From the Coaches

Marshall Goldsmith provides a simple method for clients to figure out whether their favorite employees are suck-ups or stars in Playing Favorites.

Fred Kofman talks about what skills your clients will need to foster if they hope to be the emotional bedrock of their organization in How To Help Others Manage Their Emotions.

Maika Leibbrandt takes aim at “funk” (the negative feeling, not the music genre) and offers a step-by-step method for your clients to move past it in Fix The Funk: 5 Steps.

Dr. Brian Harman has some incredibly specific advice for any clients who are looking to give their career a boost in Never Answer "How Are You?"​ In Under 50 Words, Unless Trust Doesn't Matter To You.

Alisa Cohn clears up some common misconceptions people frequently have about work culture in Debunking 6 Common Myths About Work Culture.

Adam Griffin has compiled a list of 11 actions or tools your clients can put to use whenever they’re feeling down or unmotivated in 11 simple tools to improve your day.

From the Operators & Investors

Adam Mendler speaks with CEO and co-founder Andre Menezes on how to market your startup, the difficulties with perfection, and what makes a truly great leader in Don’t Focus Too Hard on Perfection: Interview with Andre Menezes, Co-Founder and CEO of Tindle Foods.

Debbie Reed addresses the need for a holistic, team approach when it comes to upholding quality at an organization in You Can’t Piecemeal Quality.

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