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Is Fear Killing Your Career? Six Red Flags You Don't Want to Ignore
We all feel fear—and in times like these it's understandable—but let it prevent you from taking needed action at work and you'll live to regret it, warns strategy consultant and author Amanda Setili. Here are some warning signs that you need to face your workplace fears head-on.

A study found that writing about your feelings could help you perform stressful tasks more efficiently, says a Michigan State University study.

Years ago, I engaged in a daily ritual called morning pages and recall how the early day event helped prepare my day, for the better. The book I followed, The Artist Way, encouraged practitioners not to judge what we wrote. It was more about putting pen to paper our fears, judgments, worries, and the problems of the day. Over time, I looked forward to waking early to my coffee and journal.

A study found that writing about your feelings could help you perform stressful tasks more efficiently, says a Michigan State University study.

Years ago, I engaged in a daily ritual called morning pages and recall how the early day event helped prepare my day, for the better. The book I followed, The Artist Way, encouraged practitioners not to judge what we wrote. It was more about putting pen to paper our fears, judgments, worries, and the problems of the day. Over time, I looked forward to waking early to my coffee and journal.

Dear Dave,

Do you have any tips for how single people can stay on track with their finances?

Deb

Dear Deb,

The first thing I’d suggest is the same advice I give to married couples, and that is to spend less than you make, and live on a written, monthly budget. Sit down at the end of each month and write down — on paper — all your expenses and income for the upcoming month. Give every dollar a job, then spend everything on paper before the month begins.

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Eight Mistakes Leaders Make That Kill Employee Trust
(and Block Speed, Innovation, and Growth)
Do people in your organization trust their leaders and each other? If not, there's a good
chance you don't have the speed, agility, and adaptability you need to compete in
today's volatile world. Amanda Setili lays out some common mistakes leaders make
that squelch trust, generate fear, and ultimately slow your company down.

Eight Mistakes Leaders Make That Kill Employee Trust
(and Block Speed, Innovation, and Growth)
Do people in your organization trust their leaders and each other? If not, there's a good
chance you don't have the speed, agility, and adaptability you need to compete in
today's volatile world. Amanda Setili lays out some common mistakes leaders make
that squelch trust, generate fear, and ultimately slow your company down.

Eight Mistakes Leaders Make That Kill Employee Trust
(and Block Speed, Innovation, and Growth)
Do people in your organization trust their leaders and each other? If not, there's a good
chance you don't have the speed, agility, and adaptability you need to compete in
today's volatile world. Amanda Setili lays out some common mistakes leaders make
that squelch trust, generate fear, and ultimately slow your company down.