All stories published by Nice Work on August 09, 2022

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Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

Mountaintop view with large boulders in the foreground and green mountain peaks in the background. In the middle, below, you can see a small lake peeking out. The sky is hazy with clouds and sun.

Finding control without being controlling

It’s normal to seek a sense of control during difficult…

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Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

A fence with moss in the middle of a field of autumn leaves

How to start saying no (even when it feels impossible)

Setting boundaries is challenging — and can be…

9 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

Painting by Sir John Gilbert of Cordelia in her father’s court, refusing to flatter King Lear. She is surrounded by members of the court.

You’ve accomplished more than you think

Treading water works for a while. But if you could use a…

4 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

Several suits in slightly varying shades of gray hang on a rack.

What we talk about when we talk about leadership

Leadership is more than a booming voice and a big…

1 response

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

A hiking trail with wildflowers, scrub, and small pine trees growing amid dead, burnt tree trunks.

Let’s talk resilience

Gratitude practices and positive thinking techniques won’t make your team more…

5 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

Photo from a hilltop in Derrynane, County Kerry, Ireland, with lush greenery in the foreground and small islands dotting the ocean in the distance. The sky is blue with puffy clouds.

The rocks in your pocket

There’s a lot to feel stressed about right now. But where might you be adding…

5 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

Jen, Sara, and Emily sit at a table in front of a teal mural wall. Jen has very short brown hair, a blue shirt and black skirt. Sara is wearing jeans and a yellow shirt. Emily is working on a laptop and wearing a black jumpsuit.

No more guessing games

We check in on projects and progress, but how often do we talk about our work…

4 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

A table with a laptop, an ipad, and two coffee cups sitting on it.

“I wish he would just listen to me.”

Listening deeply is harder than most of us think. But getting…

4 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

A forest floor covered in orange and red leaves. There are two white birch trees in the foreground and a forest of thin, gray trees in the background.

The power of a slow transition

Committing to a plan feels more comfortable than sitting in…

2 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

A red marbled pen sits on top of a calendar with the heading “Four Day Week.”

Changing the leadership defaults

Feel like you don’t have the “right” traits to be a leader? The…

3 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

A clock with hands pointing to 5 o’clock against a blue backdrop.

Our emotions don’t care about our 9-to-5s

There’s no turning off your feelings to “keep it…

4 responses

Sara Wachter-Boettcher in Nice Work

Aug 9, 2022

The rearview mirror of a car showing the open road. In the background are tall, rocky mountains and green hills.

How looking back builds future confidence

Acknowledging your accomplishments — and even the rough…

5 responses

August 10, 2022

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