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  • Some meetings should have been emails

    Are you tired of attending meetings that end nowhere? Me too. And do you know that not all things need to be discussed in a meeting? You say, “How’s that possible?” Technology made it possible. If you want to know whether you need to do a meeting or not, the chart below will help you Read more


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  • Losing sleep and leadership

    Research shows that sleep deprivation doesn’t just hurt individual performance: when managers lose sleep, their employees’ experiences and output are diminished too. Sleep Well, Lead Better Read more


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  • On selling products

    One morning, while I was out in a bank, I came across an unexpected encounter. Seeing the amount in my check, the friendly teller suggested where I should wisely put my money in. He told me that he’d like to have their bank insurance introduced to me while he processes my check. Without anything I’d Read more


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  • Learning how to say no

    The difference between living a life of peace and productivity versus a life of stress and resentment could lie in one simple skill: Learning how to say no. 9 Ways to Say No to Busywork and Unrealistic Deadlines Read more


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  • The leverage of connections

    Being fresh out of college is a challenging position to be in. You know you need to head out somewhere, but you don’t know where to begin yet. Unless your parents know someone in the industry you belong to, you are on your own. And it feels like clawing your way out from a bottomless Read more


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