The trap of wanting to be liked

There’s this pattern that shows up at work for so many of us: the craving to be liked. Not just respected for the work, but really liked—seen as smart, capable, and worth celebrating. And the moment someone seems curt or doesn’t give that signal, the mind runs wild. “Do they think I’m not good enough? … Continue reading The trap of wanting to be liked

Why the best feedback doesn’t feel good at first

We all love getting positive feedback. The kind that says our work matters and that we're making a difference. And let's be honest, sometimes, that's all we want. But there's another kind of feedback. The kind that shakes you up and makes you pause and think, "Wait, but I thought I was already good at … Continue reading Why the best feedback doesn’t feel good at first