by CJ McClanahan | Feb 14, 2022 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Fear and uncertainty have been undermining performance and well-being in the workplace for as long as we have had workplaces. Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas show you how to reframe your ― and...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 10, 2022 | Blog
Today, there are countless apps designed to help make our lives easier and get more done. And I think we can all agree they’re working exceptionally well. You can be on a conference call at your kid’s soccer game, responding to emails and ordering dinner for pickup...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog
Sometimes, you should quit. This happens when you take on a challenge without understanding all the facts, or the rules of the game change midstream. When this happens—and it will—carefully consider the amount of time and effort you are committing to the project and...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog
Spend 5 Minutes Asking Yourself This Question It’s been said that there’s no such thing as a mistake, only life lessons. I don’t completely agree with this advice because it frees you of the responsibility to pay attention and improve. Instead, I encourage my clients...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog
As you may know, I’ve suffered from clinical depression and anxiety since I was in college. I can tell you from experience that sharing my story with people I trust makes even the most trying days bearable. Humans weren’t designed to face their challenges alone. We...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog
A big reason people quit is that they can’t imagine dealing with their current challenge for the next year, month, or week. They’re right. We can’t deal with a year’s worth of adversity all at once. That’s why we need to ask ourselves one simple question every...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog
Accepting failure is a choice we all must make if we really strive for peace in our lives. One of my favorite books of all time, begins with these powerful words: Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 30, 2021 | Blog
A critical aspect of building relationship is the art of following through. We’ve all met the person who does an amazing job listening to our story but then forgets the conversation the next time we see them. We know we’re being sold something and usually call these...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 23, 2021 | Blog
Two simple tactics to help you listen well. Most busy professionals (myself included) struggle with keeping their mouths shut. We allow someone to get about halfway through their thought before we formulate our response and wait impatiently for them to finish. Here...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog
As a father, boss and corporate advisor, starting every conversation with a blank slate is extremely difficult for me. I’m often under the impression that people expect me to come to every conversation with the answers. Join me in resisting this urge. Try and approach...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
As a leader, embracing differences is imperative. My son is a senior in high school, and it’s hard for me not to look at the next 10 years of his life and lay out the “perfect” career/life path. It’s almost like an experiment to create a mini-me. But, the important...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog
As leaders, we assume that our direct reports want a career path like our own, filled with promotions, responsibilities and a bigger salary. We assume our friends like to do the same things, watch the same shows on TV and have the same expectations for their kids. All...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 25, 2021 | Blog
I hope you enjoy a very blessed holiday season!
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog
The holidays can be hard. If you’re suffering from loss, uncertainty or depression, there are two things that I know to be true. This feeling will pass. Ask yourself, “How do I get through the next hour?” If you want to take it a step further, find a way to focus on...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 16, 2021 | Blog
The key to winning is the know what it is you’re actually competing for. CJ McClanahan explains what it means to be an overachiever, and how to break the addictive cycle of more recognition, more acquisition, and more achievement. Listen to the full interview...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
How do we compete without sacrificing our relationships? CJ McClanahan shares how we can harness our drive to compete and be better without sacrificing our sense of well-being and purpose. Listen to the full interview with Brandon Eastman from The Be Better...
