With the day of her presentation approaching fast, she was buried in work trying to prepare for it.

The most competent employees are typically buried in work because everyone wants them to be part of their team.

Micromanagers tend not to trust their employees to do a job right (without close direction) and muffle their team’s motivation.

Although Eric wanted to develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems, his boss micromanaged his work and gave him specific instructions on how to complete his tasks.

In many countries around the world, each time Covid surges, governments require their citizens to stay home for weeks at a time. Instead of complaining about their isolation, lots of people focus on new hobbies, learn new languages, or become closer to their families. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Sarah was well known by colleagues for her optimistic attitude and believed when life gives you lemons, make lemonade; she pointed out the upsides to every problem.