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Are You a Reader or a Listener at Work?
When Dwight Eisenhower served as supreme commander of the Allied forces during World War II, journalists raved about his press conferences. His responses to questions were always brief, but...
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Five Ways You’re Wasting Your Precious Time as an Entrepreneur
It has happened to all of us — a whole working day is behind us, and we haven’t done half of the tasks we meant to do. If your to-do list is only getting longer, yet you feel like you’ve had a hectic...
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Dear Dan: I Never Do Enough
Dear Dan, I am struggling at the moment with one team member. It feels like I do so much for her and it’s never enough. I provided so much positive feedback and when I need to give corrective...
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How Promotable Are You? Do You Show Management Potential?
Do you have what it takes to be promoted to managerial and senior positions? Do you know what makes a good manager or a great leader? Assess your skills with this short quiz. 1. Which of these is the...
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Pessimism and Optimism: How to Rise Above Pothole Management
Pessimists can’t lead. They worry about things that won’t work. They don’t try things. But teams lose trust in eternal optimists. Optimistic plans seldom work. Teams grow weary of starting too many...
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Top Tips for Stress-Free Productivity
Often people ask me how I’m so productive. And also, as though it bears some direct correlation to lack of sleep, the statement that follows is, ‘when do you sleep?’ Rest assured, I sleep plenty! As...
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Inside the Dystopia That Is Amazon
A lengthy Bloomberg article, “Fired by bot at Amazon: it’s you against the machine’”, provides a fascinating snapshot of a highly dystopian working environment where algorithms are used to manage...
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Neurodiversity and the Art of Managing an Inclusive Workplace
When people think about diversity, equity and inclusion, their attention focuses naturally on race, gender and other traits easily visible to anyone who wanders through the workplace. But the world...
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Cold Call Catastrophes and Catalysts
As the economy comes under increasing pressure, I find myself wading through an email inbox increasingly filled with clutter. I am being too polite. It is filled with garbage. Sadly, much of that...
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Elon Musk and TWITTER: A Masterclass in Moving Fast and Breaking Things…
Most media coverage of Elon Musk’s Twitter describes a disaster movie: half the workforce sacked and the rest told they can only stay if they pledge to work much harder and return to the office —...
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Not Where You Want to Be With Diversity and Inclusion? Consider a Bite-Sized...
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a relationship. Relationships take time and trust — but trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. As with any relationship, DEI is a journey, not a destination....
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The #1 Thing Bad Bosses Teach Good People
A bad boss is a blindfolded monkey splashing poison. If you haven’t had a bad boss, you probably will. Blindfolded moneys are lethal. Bad bosses: Stifle creativity. Increase stress at work. Undermine...
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AI Is Changing How Americans Find Jobs, Get Promoted and Succeed at Work
By Catherine Rymsha, UMass Lowell Whether we realize it or not, advancements in artificial intelligence are increasingly influencing the paths of our careers. Advancements in human capital management...
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5 Steps to Give Autonomy to Workers Without Blowing Everything Up
One goal of managing is to supervise less. Managers work too hard because they supervise too much. Giving autonomy to supervisors scares the crap out of incompetent managers. Bureaucrats block...
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Do the Same People Always Talk at Your Meetings? Ask Yourself These 10...
Inclusive meetings boost innovation, decision making and business results. By actively involving all participants, you unlock a wealth of diverse ideas, insights and solutions. Inclusive meetings...
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11 Signs You Are Not A True Leader
— Being hired or appointed to a management position can feel like a career booster and a proverbial badge of honor for your self-worth. But, just because you have the new title and a slate of...
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Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg: One Presentation Away From Problem-Solving
By Bryan Wish Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is a Harvard Business Press author, keynote speaker, and globally recognized expert on reframing, innovation, and problem-solving. His most recent book, What’s...
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Don’t Be So Obsessed With Future Goals You Dim the Present. How to Practice...
I recently finished reading Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. When I was younger, the fear of death would keep me up at night. I’d be lying if I said I never feel...
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5 Harsh Truths About Persuasion I Painfully Wish I Knew Earlier
My first professional presentation was a disaster. I walked into the meeting room. Bluish light and cold white metal walls with some residues of mistakenly used permanent markers. I felt the gaze of...
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Threads of Leadership: On How We Lead
I’ve learned a lot in the past few months, but perhaps the most important lesson has been this: “I am not exempt.” Joseph Goldstein uses this phrase as a mantra. The body will age. I am not exempt....
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