Vulnerability, productivity, and looking for a job

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #38

From the Coaches

Patricia Selmo reflects on how coaching and changes in mindsets can make all the difference in a life that's seemingly going in the wrong direction in Redirection and Vulnerability.

Margo M. highlights why training your brain to be positive can make you feel better and make you more productive in Why Positivity Can Increase Productivity.

Austin Bauer gives advice for any client who is considering a leap back into the dreaded job market in Looking for a new job? Here’s what holds you back.

Kathy Caprino summarizes the top actions she’s seen that impact her clients most, regardless of their goals or situations, in The Top 6 Actions That Promote Professional Growth and Success.

Jason Shen explains what a glass cannon is and why leaders need to make sure they have the strength and resilience to go along with their other positive traits in Don't Be a Glass Cannon.

Debra Sunderland warns leaders away from the primal instinct of taking everything on themselves for the good of their employees and their business in How Are You Unconsciously Creating a Win-Lose Organization?

From the Operators & Investors

Nizar Ladak recounts a tale from his childhood that underscores how racism and racist acts don’t just live in the past in The Lasting Scars of Racism.

Matt Blumberg gives his thoughts on whether CEOs should ever enter the political arena in Should CEOs Wade Into Politics, Part II.

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