No matter where you land on the professional ladder, you will be surrounded by other people. And you may not get along with those people. We’re human! Sometimes others rub us the wrong way, earn our ire, or are just plain difficult to work with. It might not even involve personal problems – maybe you don’t mesh. 

Even the most accomplished leaders understand that effectively working with people they find difficult or unlikeable is an inevitable part of their journey, regardless of industry.

Taking the high road and doing what’s best for business isn’t always easy when emotions get in the way. Here’s how I’ve learned to navigate working with people I don’t necessarily get along with.

I’ve been endurance running for a long time now. It’s one of my favorite things to do—I feel accomplished, invigorated, and at my best when running. But I also recognize that not everyone has such a positive experience with running. It can seem like a daunting sport to join. After all, how do you go from never running in your daily life to breezing through a 50-mile race? 

It seems like a lot. But most of us also know that endurance running has vast benefits. Getting started seems like such an ordeal! So, how do you go from couch potato to running aficionado?

Leadership is both an honor and a huge responsibility. As the adage goes, “Heavy is the head that wears the crown!”

Now, I wouldn’t compare any great leader to a king. In business, we’re not dealing with absolute power but with vision and service. Leadership is a profoundly interpersonal role. It’s never about making proclamations from on high but rather getting in the trenches alongside your team. 

And with that comes some painful, difficult situations. I’ve been in those positions many a time and learned (sometimes painfully) how to navigate some of the biggest curveballs in the biz. It wasn’t fun, but at least I can share what I learned to help you avoid some of the pains of leadership challenges.

I’ve written about the prevalence of fitness and nutrition myths before. Maybe that's not too surprising when the diet and weight loss industry is worth a hefty $90 billion. There’s money in engineering so-called shortcuts. Of course, not all myths are a matter of snake oil – they’re just misinformation that’s been repeated or outdated advice based on now-disproven theories.

Either way, nutrition myths might keep you from achieving your fitness goals. After all, these two go hand-in-hand. So, let’s break down a few popular myths and expose the truth together!