Soul Boss

Do you want to pursue a goal but feel like you may have bitten off more than you can chew? Learn how to stop trying to shame, guilt or push yourself into success. Change forcing into actions that are a force multiplier!

If someone asked you right now how you invest in your wellbeing, could you tell them? Self-care success is a two-step process: Know what you need to feel good, then ask for it!

Click to hear how singer Alicia Keys decided to say no to no breaks.

Is there something you thought you had to have six months ago that no longer makes sense? Is there a mindset that looked good from the outside that secretly threw you out of balance or made you miserable? Click to learn 5 ways you can stop striving and say no to worn-out ideas. Start adjusting for the new you—the healthier, happier, simpler you.

Is your commitment toggle is automatically set to “yes”? Start reclaiming your day by setting intentions. Think of them as guideposts—when sudden commitments occur, compare them to the priorities you’ve already made. Then, use the soft skill of discernment to decide whether to say an immediate yes, postpone for the moment, or decline. Click to learn 5 questions to ask when you feel pressured to say yes.

We may still be in a pandemic, but the dog days of Summer are just like Friday afternoons—they’re the same the world over. But do you find it hard to back off on your commitments, even when long, sunny days are calling? There are plenty of good reasons to say “no”—you just need to understand how to spot them and say no to reclaim your day. Click to hear how you can use your natural creativity to compress tasks or eliminate them. Say no to "how it’s always been" and start pursuing a life you love.

Has the pandemic made you more kind or sensitive to others? That’s a key quality Mr. Rogers consistently used in his communication style—empathy! But do you find it tough to show people compassion because you’re unsure if you’re going overboard or embarrassing them or yourself, especially in work settings? Click to learn five ways to say, “I care.”

Do you ever get tongue-tied searching for the right response when someone is rushing you? You can bridge the gap by using qualities Mr. Rogers relied on, like being fair, curious, and respectful.

Click to hear the story of Eliza who used the soft skill of discernment to slow down her hurricane of a boss. When hitting the pause button seems awkward and unmanageable, you’ll have five to say, “Let’s hold up.”

Are you stumped about what to say when your colleagues, friends, and family want to tell the tale of their no-good day? Do you jump into positivity and encouragement, hoping to dissolve the trouble?

Click to hear five ways you can provide meaningful, healthy support the next time you’re caught in an awkward conversation. Empower yourself with clear, honest, and tactful responses—yes, it’s possible!

Right now, everyone is being encouraged to learn and grow, but are you feeling worn out? Examining and changing old patterns and beliefs are a real-time demonstration of how to use the soft skill of adaptability. However, you might stop yourself due to worries about being embarrassed or seeming indecisive. But here’s the good news: Changing your mind and maintaining your dignity can co-exist.

Click to learn how you can emulate the gentle, common-sense approach of Mr. Rogers in your communications.

My work in-box was a wreck. My personal mail wasn’t much better. Not because I was crazy busy, but because I kept thinking I’d read or file all those mails later. Guess what? “Later” has arrived, and it doesn’t look anything like I thought it would!

The same thing could be said for the pandemic. When quarantine life started, many people thought of it as a snow day—we’d hit pause and pick up where we left off the day before. But it’s fair to say that the summer of 2020 is taking us all by surprise.

Click to hear the story of Rick, who staged a friendly wake-up call for his family when he realized “later” is today.