Griffin Method Articles

Career Strategy, Leadership & Reinvention

Expert insights, actionable tools, and mindset shifts help you lead with clarity, pivot confidently, and intentionally grow your career.

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What To Do When You Get Negative Feedback

So you got some tough-to-swallow feedback from a superior at work, a client, or a partner. Yikes. There’s nothing like critical feedback to knock you down a few pegs and invite the self-doubt monster to creep into your day…

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Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap

It's natural to make comparisons. Social comparisons are often how we think we create certainty. How frequently do you find yourself measuring others against your standards? While competition can drive us to excel, comparison often leaves us feeling inadequate, and we measure ourselves against others…

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Does your zipper require attention?

I recently had a very high-profile meeting with a media company CEO. We were seated on the couch in her expansive NYC office. About 15 minutes into the meeting, I felt this weird starched material scratching my forearm. It was the washing instructions tag on my blouse…

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Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership

Navigating uncertainty while leading your team can be daunting, primarily when decision-making rests heavily on your shoulders. The pressure mounts as the executive leadership team and your team eagerly await your guidance and next steps. You always know the way forward; it's part of your brand

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Are You a Decision-Maker or Decision-Delayer?

Ever find yourself in the throes of the dreaded "I-don't-know" syndrome? Staring into the endless choices, wondering, "What do I want to do next?" "Should I take this job?" or even "What if I can't stand the [insert any terrifying variable: people, role, workload, you name it]?"…

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How to Work Through Criticism

So you got some tough-to-swallow feedback from a boss, client, or partner. Yikes. There’s nothing like critical feedback to knock you down a few pegs and invite the self-doubt monster to creep its way into your day.

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Crafting Your Life-Work Balance

The notion of work-life balance has long been a sought-after ideal. I like to call it life-work balance. Your colleague, spouse, or CEO may require different needs.

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What to Do About Workplace Conflict

Tension crackles in the air. Arguments ignite. Passive-aggressive comments pierce through conversations. Workplace conflict is an undeniable reality.

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Validation is For Parking

It exudes innocence, purity, and sincerity. All you desire is for them to appreciate and admire your work. You crave their validation. You hold onto hope for it.

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How to Deal with Copycats

Last week you shared your idea; today, they share and own it as if it’s theirs—no credit, attribution, or Trackback. So what do you do? Maybe nothing. Maybe something.

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The Perfect Job Interview...Doesn't Exist

Lawd…. knows we’ve all been there. It’s the morning of the interview, and you are a little nervous but feel good. You’ve planned your outfit even though they will only see you from the waist up.

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