Whataboutism, Finger-Pointing & The Blame Game at Work
Oh, if only work teams could all get along. But it usually doesn’t work that way, and often due to three destructive elements: whataboutism, finger-pointing and playing the blame game—all of which are toxic if left unchecked. When Vida Aventura clients need help with...
Reframing: How to Turn Problems Into Opportunities
Take a minute to think about this past week, month or even the year. I’m betting there were times when you didn’t get what you wanted, things just didn’t go your way, or you felt stuck in a rut and not going anywhere. Maybe it was due to a negative reaction from a...
Are Remote Workers Happier? New Study Says Yes
I’m fielding lots of questions from clients these days – especially executives participating in Vida Aventura leadership development programs – and they revolve around corporate culture, remote working, and hybrid work structure. Some of their biggest...
Want a Promotion? Get Yourself A Critic
Standard advice for people looking to reach a new career level, get a promotion or start a new business includes things like, “Give more value to your workplace, get noticed … demonstrate your leadership abilities.” Those are all great tips, but I’d add another one...