Want to boost your effectiveness as a new leader? The first lesson is to embrace self-encouragement. In this post, we explore how Henry learned to stop beating himself up over mistakes early in his leadership journey, going from self-doubt to self-assurance by responding better to his inner critic.

Did your New Year’s Resolutions already flame out? You’re not the only one. Whatever you do, don’t sweep them under the rug and abandon them. Consider these three insights to make sure you don’t settle for the status quo or let shame get the best of you.

Do you take time to reflect on how your year went? If not, do you realize what the cost of inaction is? Here are six common reasons people don’t, and what you can tell yourself to remove these barriers.