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Deal with holiday stress

November 1, 2014 Categorized in: Personal Development
The holidays can be stressful for everyone. That stress can kill your productivity during a time when you need to be at the top of your game, as you wrap up the end of the year and prepare for 2015. Here are three key ways to combat stress this holiday season.
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Momentum booster: busywork

November 1, 2014 Categorized in: Time Management
Don’t underestimate the value of busywork. A study conducted by the University of California, Irvine, found employees are actually happiest when performing seemingly menial tasks.
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Effective pushback

November 1, 2014 Categorized in: Managing the Boss
When you disagree with your boss on an issue, always focus your concerns on how it relates to the business. Instead of adding your own personal judgment and opinions, talk about the adverse effects the idea or decision could have on the organization.
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The wonder of walls

October 29, 2014 Categorized in: 1-Minute Strategy
When you’re preparing your next presentation or report, set it aside when you’re through and re-approach it as if your boss has just told you, “Whoops! This is exactly twice as long as it’s allowed to be.” Go through the process of re-imagining it at this new, impossibly short length. You’ll find yourself needing to […]
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