Stress – The Specialist-Generalist

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 John Worne Behaviours, Leadership, Management, Optimism, Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

Curling

Facing big challenges? Anxious you might not seize an opportunity, or that people and personalities might get in the way? There are some things in working life you can’t fix or tackle until the right moment comes; so rather than worrying, sometimes it’s best to save your energy and trust yourself to perform ‘in the … Continue reading Curling

March 4, 2018March 11, 2018 John Worne Behaviours, Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

Anger

There is no better advice for any Specialist-Generalist than this - know when to step away. When you're cross, tired, stressed or rattled you're not helping anyone. That last sharp word, that 'in your face' exchange, that cutting edge in your voice - watch it; it never helps. Thomas Aquinas spoke in favour of 'righteous … Continue reading Anger

February 24, 2018March 11, 2018 John Worne Specialist-Generalist

HBR – Practice Self-Compassion During a Work Crunch

Wise words from HBR - we all need to cut ourselves some slack sometimes; especially the Specialist-Generalist... The very nature of the job means things come at you from all sides and nobody's perfect. Practice Self-Compassion During a Work Crunch When work is intense, it’s easy to beat yourself up for letting things slip at … Continue reading HBR – Practice Self-Compassion During a Work Crunch

July 10, 2017 John Worne Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

HBR – Don’t Let Pressure Turn into Stress

Pressure and stress are not the same thing. But the former is converted into the latter when you add one ingredient: rumination, the tendency to keep thinking about past or future events in a negative way. When you start ruminating (you’ll notice that your attention gets caught in an unproductive loop, like a hamster on … Continue reading HBR – Don’t Let Pressure Turn into Stress

February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 John Worne Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

HBR – Three Mindset Shifts to Help Avoid Burnout

An excellent short piece from the Harvard Business Review on managing yourself; Specialist-Generalists can get very stretched - here's how not to: February 10, 2017 Three Mindset Shifts That Will Help You Avoid Burnout Everyone faces stress at work, but some people are able to handle the onslaught of long hours, high pressure, and work … Continue reading HBR – Three Mindset Shifts to Help Avoid Burnout