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Finding Your Voice: Insights from Author Elaine Lin Hering

Have you ever found yourself biting your tongue during a meeting, or hesitating to share a dissenting opinion? You’re not alone. In a recent McKinsey Author Talk, Elaine Lin Hering delves into the reasons behind our tendency to stay silent at work and offers valuable insights on how to reclaim and use the voice we’ve learned to bury. The Silence We’ve Internalized Elaine Lin Hering’s … Continue reading Finding Your Voice: Insights from Author Elaine Lin Hering

crisbiecoachJune 1, 2024May 28, 20245 Comments

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Personal Development

The Pitfalls of Arrogance: Why Humility Triumphs

Arrogance, the trait of overestimating one’s abilities or importance while underestimating others, is a human characteristic like many others. While it may sometimes be mistaken for self-confidence, arrogance often leads to negative consequences in personal and professional relationships. Let’s see why arrogance has a destructive power and why embracing humility is a far wiser choice. The Destructive Power of Arrogance Arrogance can act as a … Continue reading The Pitfalls of Arrogance: Why Humility Triumphs

crisbiecoachSeptember 24, 2023September 20, 202321 Comments

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Relationships, Self-awareness

The Three Areas of Self-Awareness: What On Earth Are You Thinking?

What On Earth Are You Thinking? What is External Self-Awareness? Most people think about self-awareness the same way they do sex. They believe they’re great at it when, in reality, no-one knows where on God’s green earth the G spot is (or that there even is one). One of the major components for building self-awareness is understanding what other people honestly think about us (including our ability … Continue reading The Three Areas of Self-Awareness: What On Earth Are You Thinking?