George Stern
@georgestern
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Top performers aren't just magically more productive - They're using these 6 techniques:
"Gen Z is lazy" "Boomers are out of touch" "Millennials are needy" "Gen X doesn't care" Wrong, wrong, wrong, and wrong. The truth: Each generation wants to do good work and be respected. They just define those things differently.
Don't be the boss who kills people's careers. Be the boss who:
12 unstoppable mindset shifts - That set top performers apart. Most people repeat the same limiting thoughts every day. But the highest performers interrupt those patterns - And replace them with better ones.
We all know these 12 toxic coworkers. Handle them like a pro:
You can't avoid getting knocked down, But you can learn to bounce back fast. Resilience is a trainable skill. Use these 16 do's and don'ts to build yours:
Want to get promoted? 12 AI prompts that will get you ahead:
10 smart rules for saving money - You never know when you'll need it:
EQ is a superpower for leaders. People with high emotional intelligence rise faster, And run teams that achieve more. 13 signs your leader has high emotional intelligence:
11 skills AI will never replace - And how to strengthen them:
What to say when someone insults you. All too often, people respond to insults with insults. Or just as bad: they say nothing, letting the behavior continue. But there's another way. These phrases help you take control, while staying calm and respectful.
How to self-promote without seeming cringy or arrogant. Whether you like it or not, Doing great work in silence won't get you far. You have to promote yourself. Here's how:
11 traits that set top performers apart, And how you can master them too:
This mindset will make you unstoppable. Here's how to strengthen yours:
You don't need more hours. You need more effective AI prompts:
Are you a toxic leader or an empowering one? Words matter:
12 tactics to kill procrastination - Reclaim your time for what matters most:
I'm hiring! This role could change your career: Come be my Personal Brand Manager - for one of the fastest-growing brands on the internet. In the past 12 months, I've built a personal brand from 0 to: ✅ 440,000+ followers across X, LinkedIn, Insta, and email ✅ 314 million…
You can't avoid difficult people, But you CAN learn to handle them. These 16 do's and don'ts will let you stay calm, clear, and in control - Without losing yourself in the process.
12 signs your manager fights for you - A boss like this is far too rare:
