Workaholics, old habits, and fueling the talent engine

From the Coaches

Tracy Podell helps clarify whether your clients are getting things done or just putting in too many hours in Workaholic or a High Achiever: Which One Are You?

Heidi Marti offers tips for clients who find themselves backsliding into unproductive or unhealthy habits they’ve been trying to avoid in 6 Ways to Get Back on Track When You Slip Back into Old Habits.

Fred Harburg explains why education fundamentally would be improved if more emphasis was placed on mentoring and coaching in Fueling the Talent Engine — A Rich Mixture to go the Distance.

Maika Leibbrandt reminds leaders that one of the most impactful things they can do is recognize not just their strengths but their weaknesses as well in The Trouble with Strengths-Based Development.

Alisa Cohn shares strategies your clients can use to help themselves get off the couch and make a positive difference in their lives in 6 Ways To Motivate Yourself When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything.

Jacob Warwick has advice for anyone currently in the C-suite thinking about a switch to the startup lifestyle in Avoid The Startup Career Pitfall (And Dodge Million Dollar+ Gambles).

From the Operators & Investors

David Malmborg speaks with CEO Rilee Buttars on why leaders should encourage the use of PTO amongst their employees in The Importance of Taking PTO and Why 8 Days Off Is The Sweet Spot.

Barbara Corcoran tells CNBC two major misconceptions people have about becoming rich, a problem she faced after selling her company in Barbara Corcoran says people get 2 things wrong about being rich: ‘I’m no happier today than I was when I was dirt poor.’

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