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How to Create Better Boundaries Around the Holidays
Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski

How to Create Better Boundaries Around the Holidays

According to a 2021 study by telehealth provider Sesame, 3 in 5 Americans feel their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays, with 60% reporting an increase in anxiety and 52% feeling an increase in depression compared to the holiday season before.

As staggering as these statistics are, it’s always helpful to remember that things don’t have to shake out this way every single December, especially once we’re equipped with the proper tools that allow us to establish, communicate, and enforce clear boundaries in our personal and professional lives.

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You’re Doing Workplace Boundaries Wrong - Here’s What to Do Instead
Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski

You’re Doing Workplace Boundaries Wrong - Here’s What to Do Instead

When it comes to workplace boundaries, there are a few main things that will make setting them the most effective. It’s little surprise that communication skills are at the forefront of any boundary-setting need. Setting workplace boundaries might feel intimidating but it’s important for all of us to feel confident to look after ourselves. If you’ve been unsuccessful in your attempts to set boundaries in the workplace, Leadology has some tips for you!

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Why Asking For Help Makes You a Better Manager
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Why Asking For Help Makes You a Better Manager

If you’ve ever felt pressure to know and do everything in the office, this is for you! Better yet, let’s rephrase this and ask instead, when have you felt empowered to ask for help?

In our time working with leaders from a variety of backgrounds, we’ve found that so many suffer silently through heavy workloads, people management, and other leadership challenges out of a desire to be self-sufficient.

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Setting Boundaries at Work Doesn’t Have to be Risky
Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski

Setting Boundaries at Work Doesn’t Have to be Risky

Setting boundaries at work can seem like a risky thing to do. Since there are a lot of misconceptions around setting boundaries at work, you may think people will view you negatively.

A healthy work environment won’t occur if you’re wondering how you can better meet your own needs without putting your paycheck at risk. Maybe you’ve worried about how to tell your boss “no?” Felt anxious about in-person work? Or found yourself stuck in your career but didn’t know how to speak up for yourself?

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10 Brené Brown Quotes to Inspire a Growth Mindset
Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski

10 Brené Brown Quotes to Inspire a Growth Mindset

Brené Brown has some of the most thought-provoking advice on leadership out there, advocating that “We desperately need more leaders who are committed to courageous, wholehearted leadership and who are self-aware enough to lead from their hearts, rather than unevolved leaders who lead from hurt and fear.”

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Combat burnout at work by completing the stress cycle
Dare to Lead, Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Dare to Lead, Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Combat burnout at work by completing the stress cycle

Ok, let’s roll up our sleeves and talk about burnout. To an outside observer, burnout might seem unavoidable. We’re living in a fast-paced culture, especially right now when many companies are under-resourced and forced to do more with less. But what most people don’t know is that conversations, projects, virtual events...none of these are inherently stressful. In fact, by definition, stress is a perception.

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Let's Rumble
Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski Dare to Lead Carrie Skowronski

Let's Rumble

According to Brown, “The word rumble is more than just a weird West Side Story reference, it’s a way to say, “Let’s have a real conversation, even if it’s tough.”

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