We all know people who over-apologize. Research tells us that women tend to over-apologize more than men. As comedian Amy Poehler puts it, “It takes years as a woman to unlearn what you have been taught to be sorry for.” Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. wrote about why people over-apologize in a Psychology Today article. “It may […]
Curiosity encourages questioning the status quo and seeking alternative approaches. By fostering a curious mindset, leaders inspire their teams to think critically, challenge assumptions, and uncover innovative solutions. Curiosity is a driving force that fuels exploration, innovation, and personal growth. Creativity wanes when we fail to celebrate curiosity. We reward people for getting the right […]
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Life is precious and we often delay our sense of gratification, celebration, or contentment because we are focusing on what might happen someday. If you find yourself in the someday trap: It will get better when…I land the new role. It will get better when…my toxic boss moves on. It will get better when…the kids […]
Nobody enjoys endless meetings that suck the oxygen out of day and eliminate white space on the calendar to reflect, think creatively, and do the work. Savvy companies like Google have “no meeting weeks” and Slack’s “Maker Weeks” where people can turn notifications off and relish in meeting-free time to do focused work. You can […]
This month marks the 5-year anniversary of the pandemic shelter-in-place order, which turned the traditional workday on its head out of necessity. The multi-year global case study in remote/hybrid work has irrevocably changed how many people want to work moving forward. With the Worker’s Market driving change, savvy organizations are rethinking the way we work […]
With 20+ years of career and professional development, speaking, and consulting experience, Caroline Dowd-Higgins desires to empower and energize people to achieve their personal goals. Her speaking style is engaging, high energy, and positive, focusing on unlocking the self-advocate within each of us.
