Juicy Nuggets: excerpts from Sandra Mobley’s book of the same name and new articles in the spirit of finding passion in your career.

Haven’t we all paved many roads to Hell with our good intentions? When I think of so many New Year’s resolutions disregarded and goal setting gone awry, I wonder how it’s possible to make any meaningful changes. In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear explains that the...

As if work isn’t stressful enough, imagine having a co-worker, direct report, or boss who views work like it’s the Hunger Games: a brutal, fight-to-the-death contest with only one winner who allows their own teammate to be sacrificed. Over the years I have seen...

In seeking “juicy” workplaces where my clients would excel, I realize that one size—or juiciness—doesn’t fit all. Some companies are known for their creativity and innovation, like Apple and Facebook. Others, like Google and Spotify, describe their workplaces as...

Whether you’re actively cultivating it or not, you have a personal brand. You and your work create an impression that colleagues and clients factor into how they interact with you. If you are unaware of how you are perceived, ask colleagues to describe your brand....

With so many worrisome things going on in the world today — I won’t list them lest I add to the anxiety — people who previously were calm and together are getting thrown off balance by even small changes. The added stress of current events is making it harder for them...

For various reasons, so many people feel reluctant to reach out to senior executives in their organization. But their reasons are, in fact, assumptions. They assume these leaders are too busy, don’t want to waste time with them, and wouldn’t be interested in what they...

Some people believe power is bad. “Power corrupts,” according to the adage, leading some to fear it. I believe, however, that power provides agency so we can get things done and make a difference in the world. When we behave as if we are powerless— that is, without...

In much of our life, our competence is measured by our ability to provide answers. At work, we may feel that asking questions is a sign of weakness or incompetence. But thinking we must have all the answers, whether to save face or to project competence, can have...