The Atlas

One of the hardest things we are ever called upon to do in life is to stand by and watch while someone we love is in pain. Whether that is physical or emotional in nature, the reality is that we are often unable to help someone no matter how desperately we'd like to. Join us in this week's episode as we discuss how to deal with the situation we all like to avoid, but which we all have to face at one time or another.

How do you get past analysis paralysis and ACT -- especially when your current situation is safe and predictable? What do you need to do in order to step out and bet on yourself? Join us in this week's episode for a discussion for how to grant yourself the leeway you need to move ahead.

One of the hardest things to learn about yourself over time is how much personal power you are capable of conveying (and when), and then when and how to use it wisely. Join us in this week's episode as we discuss figuring out this nuance.

For all the talk about teams and all of my love of work as a source of social interaction, there are times when you find yourself working with a colleague who SIMPLY DRIVES YOU CRAZY. In this episode, I break down my three big buckets of crazy-making when it comes to co-workers, and Lawrence and I discuss how we deal with each.

The idea of owning your own business is enormously appealing to many people. There are a lot of ways to do this, and one of them is to buy one. In today's episode, Lawrence and I discuss his journey -- and ultimate decision -- when it comes to buying a business.

We like to pretend that our energy is infinite and that we can muscle our way through when times are tough. But the reality is that our energy matters to how we show up in all aspects of our lives. So when you are feeling out of control, and you feel like you are scattered or struggling, what can you do to start getting a handle on how you are feeling?

Have you ever heard someone make an excuse like, "Ignore him. It's just his temper talking." Is that actually helpful? One of the most important characteristics of leadership -- and the PERCEPTION of someone AS a leader -- is their ability to handle pressure gracefully. One of the most important ways to start learning to do that is to identify your own most sensitive triggers, and then work on managing them. If someone else can press your buttons and get under your skin, you are going to have trouble projecting the image of yourself as a leader.

Do you feel like you spend your time chasing things for the sake of someone else's rat race? Is it productive? Is it useful? Is it serving you? In this week's episode, Lawrence and I talk about the value of being intentional. Pick your battles, and then choose to be intentional in how you expend your time and energy. It's harder than it sounds, but it's definitely worth it.