Unlocked potential, remote burnout, and tough feedback

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #35

From the Coaches

Madeline Schmidt shares how she encourages her clients to shift their mindsets from one that jumps to excuses to one that asks questions in Unlocking Your Full Potential: Embracing Curiosity Over Excuses.

Mauro Nardocci explores the advantages and challenges companies face when they opt for remote work in How to Prevent Remote Burnout, Improve Performance and Attract Talents.

Tugba Yanaz outlines how leaders can change peoples’ lives through tough but fair feedback in 6 Steps to Offering Tough Feedback, and Why It's a Critical Skill For Every Leader.

Ed Batista advises leaders on how they should deal with their problems when they feel like the world isn’t being fair in We Don’t Get What We Deserve…

Sean Byrnes provides concrete steps leaders can use to take back control of their personal and work calendars in You Don’t Work For Your Calendar.

Stephanie Peirolo uses a personal story to remind us of how important a cohort of peers can be to continuing success in business in In Praise of Cohorts.

From the Operators & Investors

Saumil Mehta goes on the First Round Capital podcast to talk everything reorgs, from tactics to real-life examples in An org-design masterclass from a Square GM.

Julie Zhuo reflects on what she’s learned about ego during her time in business in this series of vignettes and lessons from her life in The Looking Glass: Get Over Yourself.

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