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GRANT FAINT/HAYON THAPALIYA/GETTY IMAGES Story provided by HBR and written by David Burkus We’ve all been in the awkward situation of meeting someone new and having to build rapport quickly — at networking events, industry conferences, charity events, dinner parties, and other social-professional situations. If you’re like many people — especially most Americans — you break the awkward … Continue reading
Story provided by Harvard Business Review; Written by Rebecca Knight; Photo provided by Daniel Grizelj/Getty Images Managing a disorganized employee is often a maddening experience. How can you help your scattered direct report develop better systems? How can you drive home the importance of staying on top of meetings, calendars, and emails? And is it even possible … Continue reading
Story provided by Inc. and written by Leigh Buchanan – Most entrepreneurs–especially new ones–charge into leadership with a cloud of aspirational adjectives (“inspiring,” “benevolent,” “collaborative”) roiling their brains but no clear idea what those things look like in practice. The result is confusion, as employees try to deduce the boss’s intent (“Am I supposed to take … Continue reading
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Story provided by MyFitnessPal and written by Jodi Helmer – Do you consider your earbuds as essential as your sneakers for a good workout? Research shows the playlist you pick — and whether you listen to music at all — can have a surprising effect on your workout. THE DOWNSIDE OF MUSIC Daniel Herman, MD, PhD, … Continue reading
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Story provided by Fast Company and written by Brian Grazer – I don’t like to boss people around. I don’t get motivated by telling people what to do, I don’t take any pleasure in it. So I manage with curiosity, by asking questions. In a typical day, I may have 50 conversations of some substance. … Continue reading
Story provided by The Muse and written by Heather Schlichting – You’ve got several years of experience under your belt, you’ve put in your fair share of time, sweat, and tears, and by your calculations, it’s your turn to move up into a leadership position. But, a job well done in the business world isn’t like … Continue reading
Story provided by Harvard Business Review and written by Liane Davey – During a conversation with a colleague, you stop following what he’s saying, and focus on how red his face is, as he yells at you about what’s wrong with your proposal. When you tune back in, you hear him scream, “It’s a one-sided, … Continue reading
Story provided by Harvard Business Review and written by Rebecca Knight – Congratulations! You got the job. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not. How should you assess the salary as well as the other perks? Which publicly available information should you rely on? How should you try to get a … Continue reading