One of the biggest issues we all struggle with in our relationships at work is the problem of differing opinions. One person responds to a tight deadline set for the team by skipping lunches and working late. Another team member responds to the stress by collaborating more with other coworkers. A third thrives under the pressure and is annoyed by the second’s response because they seem to be wasting time talking to everyone. None of these perspectives is wrong; they’re a product of each individual’s personality and experience. However, when we come face to face with an opinion that is different than ours, often we try to change it. We wear people down until they agree with our point of view. The problem is, when …

Do you ever think about where you’re heading in life? It can be so easy to stay head down and focused on getting the job done, but every now and then you need to look up from the day-to-day to ask the question, “Where am I going?” You need to develop a vision for your future, but I’m not talking about having a self-centred, unrealistic vision of grandeur where everything in life goes your way. A vision is simply a picture of where you are headed. When you develop a vision deep inside you, it determines your future—positive or negative. If the future you envision is hopeless, you won’t succeed. However, if you can see yourself rising above every challenge, that vision is the first …