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Lisa Stryker
Jan 92 min read
From Doer to Leader
Being a good student stalled my career advancement big time. I loved school. I love learning and almost always got good grades (except...
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Lisa Stryker
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Are you caught on the overthinker hamster wheel?
Are you caught on the overthinker hamster wheel? No matter how much time you spend preparing to present your plan to leadership, there's...
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Lisa Stryker
Jun 24, 20242 min read
Do You Have Popcorn Brain? 😵💫
Ever heard of popcorn brain? It's the effect of always looking at our phones. We're constantly checking for updates - in line at the...
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Lisa Stryker
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Working hard may be standing in the way of your success and fulfillment
Hard work got you where you are, sure. And we're taught that hard work pays off. So of course you're busy from the moment your feet hit...
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Lisa Stryker
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Are you on the second-guesser's treadmill? Here's how to tell
Do you spend weekends with your stomach in knots and your mind spinning about work? You may be on the second-guessor's treadmill.
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Lisa Stryker
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Is Waiting Until You Have the "Right" Answer Holding You Back?
Of course, you think it’s best to come up with an airtight idea or solution before you share it. We’re taught that mistakes are bad.
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Lisa Stryker
Mar 1, 20242 min read
50 Percent Belief, 50 Percent Courage
I quit a perfectly good job to start a business in my 50s. I didn't feel 100% ready. I didn't know how. I couldn't be sure it was going...
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Lisa Stryker
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Are You an Achievement Addict?
Here are the signs: You love a good goal. The minute you hit a goal you set the next one. If you hit the goal you're a success. If you...
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Lisa Stryker
Jan 30, 20241 min read
To Know Who You Are, Know What You’re Not
You are not a people-pleaser. You're not a perfectionist, imposter, over-achiever or procrastinator. YOU are what's underneath all that....
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Lisa Stryker
Jan 17, 20241 min read
The Cure for Compare and Despair
Let envy and comparison inspire you. Yes, inspire. Envy someone’s new promotion? Good. Now you have a clear vision for what you want. Let...
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Lisa Stryker
Jan 4, 20242 min read
How To Stop Overthinking
It was an ordinary leadership meeting but I felt like my head was in a vise. I was on a hamster wheel in my mind, overthinking. "Is he...
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Lisa Stryker
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Learn to Unplug Your Brain from Work
You took a long weekend but you’re still exhausted, counting the hours until wine o’clock on Friday. Every Sunday afternoon is marred by...
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Lisa Stryker
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Imposter Syndrome Makes You Arrogant
"You come off a little arrogant, Lisa." I was shocked. I felt like such an imposter. How could I be arrogant? It was my first lead role...
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Lisa Stryker
Nov 13, 20231 min read
I Worried I was Going to be Fired All The Time
It's true. For years I worked in fear, worried I'd be fired. It didn't matter that I was a high performer who always got great reviews...
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Lisa Stryker
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Stop Walking On Eggshells
Does this sound familiar? It's Wednesday morning and you're creating a leadership presentation for Friday but you're not sure exactly...
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