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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 15, 2024

What Is the Pomodoro Technique?

This time-blocking productivity tool prescribes frequent breaks for more intentional work.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 12, 2024

Presenteeism: Definition, Causes, Consequences

Working while sick can be unhealthy for employees, productivity and organizational culture.

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Gino Wickman and Rob Dube Gino Wickman and Rob Dube
Updated on April 03, 2024

Scrap the 5-Year Plan. Start Thinking 10 Years Ahead Instead.

Entrepreneurs, want to reach your goals faster? Here’s how to shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in 10-year time frames to do just that.

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Guy Kawasaki and Madisun Nuismer Guy Kawasaki and Madisun Nuismer
Updated on March 07, 2024

What Growing Oak Trees Can Teach You About Building a Career

Being remarkable and making a difference is no small feat. Our expert offers his advice on doing just that.

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Steve Krull Steve Krull
Updated on February 21, 2024

How to Lead by Letting Go

The paradox of effective leadership is understanding when stepping back can push your team forward.

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Rob Bier Rob Bier
Updated on February 20, 2024

Struggling to Scale Your Startup? Try Taking a Step Back.

Our expert examines five reasons startups work so well in the beginning, where things go wrong and how to recapture that early-day magic.

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Vadim Fedotov Vadim Fedotov
Updated on February 05, 2024

5 Ways to Turn Your Company Into a Team

Here’s what sports can teach you about running a business.

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Rick Hammell Rick Hammell
Updated on January 08, 2024

6 Ways HCM Can Improve Your Remote Workforce

What is human capital management, and how can you use it in your organization?

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Jennifer Fray Jennifer Fray
Updated on December 12, 2023

How Automation Can Help You Retain Talent

Still struggling with the fallout of the Great Resignation? Here’s how you can use AI to curb its effects.

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Kapil Tandon Kapil Tandon
Updated on November 01, 2023

Are Your Generative AI Tools Doing More Harm Than Good?

Generative AI promises greater efficiency, but without a plan, it could end up being a high-powered spam machine creating more work. Here’s how.

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