The Hard Work Fallacy: When Effort Doesn't Produce Desired Results
In the second year of my MBA program, I applied for a coveted position with the U.S. federal government. After months of rigorous...
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Andrew Quagliata
- Jul 25
- 3 min
The Power of Reciprocity: How Giving Leads to Receiving
After I graduated from college and settled into professional life, I realized that making friends as an adult wasn’t as easy as making...
Andrew Quagliata
- May 15
- 3 min
The Problem with Perfectionism
At about the midpoint of the last semester, a student enrolled in one of my classes stopped by my office. After a few minutes of small...
Andrew Quagliata
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Living Your Values: How to Identify and Use Your Values to Make Decisions
I recently met with a student who had a problem that most soon-to-be graduates would love to have: he had two job offers. He began by...
Andrew Quagliata
- Dec 23, 2022
- 5 min
Emotional Regulation Strategies for Coping with Difficult Situations
When we face difficult situations, it is common to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or anxious. In these moments, we sometimes lose control...
Andrew Quagliata
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
You Be You
As I coach high achievers that are in the process of finding their professional identities, I’ve observed that some believe they need to...
Andrew Quagliata
- Oct 26, 2021
- 4 min
Communicating from Above the Line
Think of an interaction that has gone well for both you and the person you were communicating with. Now, think of an interaction that...
Andrew Quagliata
- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
Learning to Say “No”
For most of my life my default response when a new opportunity has been presented to me has been yes. That approach has served me well....
Andrew Quagliata
- Apr 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Rhythm of Work
My first 40 hour a week job was painting college dormitories the summer I turned 15. A combination of the manual labor and repetitiveness...
Andrew Quagliata
- Apr 13, 2021
- 4 min
Listening Preparation Process
Most meetings aren't memorable, but I recall attending one where an important topic was on the agenda, and I knew leaders within the...
Andrew Quagliata
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
Ending A Relationship
Much attention is given to how to form relationships; however, have you ever learned how to end one? The Exit Voice Loyalty Neglect Model...
Andrew Quagliata
- Feb 23, 2021
- 9 min
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
A job interview is a bit like a first date. Prior to most first dates, you often have some communication. For example, if you met online,...
Andrew Quagliata
- Feb 16, 2021
- 5 min
Work Smarter Not Harder
When I was in fifth grade I came home after school and watched DuckTales - an animated television show produced by Disney. In one...
Andrew Quagliata
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Are You Living Your Life’s Purpose?
Aligning your values with your work impacts your job satisfaction and health. Research from McKinsey has found that “people who say they...
Andrew Quagliata
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
The Invitation
By Oriah It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your...
Andrew Quagliata
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
If Happiness Does Not Lead to Life Satisfaction, What Does?
Many of my students secure full time employment at highly respected companies when they graduate. Stable jobs with generous employee...
Andrew Quagliata
- Dec 30, 2020
- 4 min
Learning To Lose
My favorite game when I was a young child was Candy Land. I’m told that I had a habit of cheating to ensure my gingerbread man was the...
Andrew Quagliata
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
Dealing With Disappointment
Not satisfied? Explore your options. Even the most optimistic among us have good reason to be restless, disappointed, fed up, or even...
Andrew Quagliata
- Nov 4, 2020
- 3 min
The Space In Between
Not knowing can be unsettling. Our tendency is to try to get through these times as quickly as possible, but as Danaan Parry suggests in...
Andrew Quagliata
- Oct 11, 2020
- 2 min
Timeless Communication Advice from Dr. Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease official in the United States, provided some excellent communication advice during a...
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