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Ken Ozeki Ken Ozeki
Updated on April 25, 2024

4 Time Management Tips I Learned Standing in Line for Michelin-Starred Ramen

From waiting for world-class food to managing your work calendar, here are 4 tips for using your time better.

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Julia Andrianova-Figg Julia Andrianova-Figg
Updated on April 24, 2024

How Gender Diversity in Transportation Tech Can Make Our Lives Safer and More Efficient

Forget the glass ceiling. What is the broken rung, and how can we start fixing it?

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Viktor Grekov Viktor Grekov
Updated on April 24, 2024

6 Ways OKRs Can Eliminate Useless Meetings

Here’s how teams can eliminate the modern workplace’s biggest productivity drain.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on April 24, 2024

What Is a Mind Map?

Once touted as a memory hack, mind mapping has real benefits for brainstorming and project management.

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Janice Omadeke Janice Omadeke
Updated on April 23, 2024

A Guide to Asking Someone to Be Your Mentor

Asking someone to mentor you can be a daunting task. Here’s how to do it — with templates.

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Elliott Parker Elliott Parker
Updated on April 23, 2024

Here’s What Leaders Can Learn From the NBA’s 3-Point Line

Experimentation is messy, chaotic and uncomfortable. It can also be the best thing you do for your company.

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Viktor Grekov Viktor Grekov
Updated on April 22, 2024

5 Ways to Boost Post-Thanksgiving Productivity

Avoid micromanaging, cancel needless meetings and have some office fun to dispel post-holiday productivity slumps.

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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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