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Leadership doesn't come easily to first-timers. I should know: I was one. When you think about leading a company, a lot of people tend to think about the glamorous parts of the job. They often imagine leaders shaking hands at fancy conference tables, giving passionate keynote speeches, and hanging out with the frontline employees (because they’re so down to earth). While victories and fun times can certainly be part of the deal, leadership also has another side — and that’s where the real leaders shine. Leaders are responsible for everything that happens under their watch, good and bad. That includes   the reputation of their brands , their office cultures, their turnover rates, and more. The best leaders take accountability as often as they can, while questionable leaders look for someone else to blame when things go wrong. As you guide your company through its ups and downs, remember these three truths about leadership: 1. You are responsible for the wel

There is no denying it, we are living in an age of constant distractions. As a leader, it is crucial for you and the companies you will lead to pause and focus on how and when you can amplify much-needed compassion in this world. When we focus on our values and try to solve the world’s problems the results are staggering. We are living through a noble paradox of sorts. There is so much telling us we have lost our way and yet, in spite of all the distraction, polarization and confusion, more good work is being done to eliminate human suffering than ever before.   (RED)/Jason Segal Deb Dugan speaking at the 2018 Mindful Leadership Summit Let’s look at psychologist and Harvard professor, Steven Pinker. During his 2018 TED Talk, Is the World Getting Better or Worse? A Look at the Numbers , Pinker argues humanity as a whole is improving. Using data to back his claims, Pinker illustrates how today literacy is at a record high with more than 90% o

I’ve made three major career changes during my career. Each change was motivated by my desire to evolve my professional existence as my own interests and priorities evolved. And each change has also involved some sort of radical shift, either in job function, geography, or the nature of my work, which ultimately allowed me to feel more satisfied and fulfilled. However, stepping away from a linear, traditional career involves a lot of tradeoffs. Although each career change has always allowed me to spend more time doing work I truly enjoy, these changes also came with some cost and some loss: completely starting over, moving away from my friends and family, or walking away from a reputation I’d built. Being comfortable with career change and being a peace with nontraditional professional decisions requires you to let go of certain beliefs that may have served you before. Here are five beliefs you may need to drop so you can feel comfo

2018 is a new year and an opportunity for you to hit restart. Even though there is no fundamental difference between making a change on December 31st compared to January 1st, it can be helpful to use a specific moment (like a new year) to catalyze these transitions. That being said, a large percentage of people do not stick with their new year's resolutions. There are a variety of reasons for this, but, at the core, it is because they are not sustainable. Part of it is a matter of finding what you can get behind consistently. That means you can either think really hard about it, or you can try many different things and see what sticks. Here are 18 things you can do to be happier in 2018. Even adding a few to your life can have a drastic impact on a better new year. 1. Exercise more frequently. You hear it all of the time, but exercise makes you feel better . The release of endorphins and energy that come with working out are extremely valuable. In order for this