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Are your ambitions putting strain on your personal relationships? In a groundbreaking study shared in the Harvard Business Review, researchers from the University of Oklahoma wanted to know what strategies go-getters were employing to keep the peace with their significant others. Here's what they found, and what they recommend.
Let's skip straight to the good stuff, a quick list of do's and don't's:
- Letting your partner know in advance when you're expecting extra work? ✅
- Telling your partner that all this hustle is all for a projected payoff? ❌
- Asking for your partner's consent to spend a particular window of time away, deep in work? ✅
- Reminding your partner of their previous agreement to occasionally heavy work conditions? ❌
- Talking through the logistics of what your partner might need in your absence (childcare, meal delivery, etc.)? ✅
Long term, though, this is only half of the equation. What are work-centered strategies for staying on the right side of the work-life balance? The headlines from the research say that clarifying what works requires you is a good start. "Citizenship crafting," or choosing extra responsibilities that align with your interests and long-term goals will certainly add to your satisfaction. And the golden rule? Communication, communication, communication.
Read more from the study here.
Stellar Self-Leadership Comes Down to 7 Timeless Principles
Before you lead others, you must lead yourself. Entrepreneurs and other self-starters don’t just need good ideas – they need the strategies, tools, and discipline to get it done. That and more are wrapped up in the concept of self-leadership.
In other words, it's your ability to drive your own performance forward in the direction you want to go.
So how do you improve your ability to lead yourself to success?
Be More Like That One Entrepreneur You Like: Make the Most of Your Time, Too
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There’s no stopping time, no matter how ambitious or industrious you are. We’ve only got so many hours in the day and so many days in our lives. While productivity isn’t the end-all-be-all of a fulfilling life, it does make a big difference – particularly in the lives of entrepreneurs.
If you can get a quality job done with fast efficiency, you’re looking at more time to do as you please.
The Word
Check out our recommended reading for the week:
- Past, present, and future for corporate entrepreneurship & intrapreneurs (Medium)
- Are you an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur?
- Why should you care? Both are important!
- How to Lead for Every Stage of Your Business's Life Cycle (Inc.)
- Did you even know your business had a life cycle? Well, now you do.
- Why should you care? One-size-fits-all leadership is likely not enough. Knowing what stage you're in will help you know how to lead.
- The Take: 11 Cheap or Free Tools for Small Businesses (The Grind)
- Want an app to help you keep track of all your important things? Chances are we've got a bargain-priced tool on this list you can use to help.
- Why should you care? Don't be a dummy. Being a boss doesn't mean keeping everything in your head.
