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Leading Thoughts for March 9, 2023

Leading Blog

The mere act of contemplating a Plan B sets in motion a feedback loop that dramatically lessens the probability that Plan A will come to fruition. You spend too much of your emotional energy on contingency planning instead of on success.” Source: Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential II.

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Planning Maternity or Paternity Leave: A Professional’s Guide

Harvard Business Review

She says that some people worry that they will be “written off” once they announce their family plans. There is a considerable amount of paperwork and contingency planning that needs to happen and “it takes time for other people to figure out” how to manage your absence, Bailyn says.