productivity
Psychology of feedback: How to give or receive valuable critique
How can you give and receive more productive feedback? Form a psychological contract with a trusted partner.
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Under what conditions are we most creative?
While we might not love the idea of deadlines, they can be cause for some of our greatest creative work.
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Do these 3 things to be a stronger manager
Creating a healthy, cohesive work environment leads to better productivity.
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3 benefits of working remotely
The standard face-to-face team is inefficient for employees and employers alike.
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Are you distracted at work? Don’t blame technology.
Distraction at work is a symptom of cultural dysfunction, not a symptom of technology, as many people claim.
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What Shark Tank investor Daymond John looks for in a business pitch
It takes more than a good idea to land a shark as a business partner.
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How to activate the ‘seeking system’ of your brain
Play and experimentation are the keys to creativity and innovation.
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Knowing when a task is going to end makes us better at it
Our desire to engage in more interesting activities may have something to do with it.
Perfectionism wastes everyone’s time. Here’s how.
The goal should be satisfaction, not perfection—why good enough is good enough.
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Being dominant in the bedroom can boost your work ethic
Studies have shown that dominant sexual activity can often boost your work ethic several days after a sexual experience.
How a healthy sex life can earn you more money
More frequent sex has been linked with higher income rates, according to a 2013 study.
Don’t blame tech for your distracted brain. Take control.
These three tactics will help you focus on the task at hand.
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You can use data to boost your career. Here’s how.
Striking a better work-life balance comes down to the numbers.
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Why lifelong learning is the international passport to success
The university model needs to evolve.
This is the biggest decision-making mistake
Beware of the "fallacy of excessive expertise."
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5 in-demand tech skills, and how you can start learning them today
Break into the lucrative world of tech with training you can do anywhere.
5 meta-skills to supercharge every aspect of your life
Being a specialist used to be the way forward, but the future belongs to people who can adapt to any given scenario on a dime.
How to tell if your digital addiction is ruining your life
Consider the 2,600 times we touch our phones every day.
5 ways to pursue a passion project while working a full-time job
There's a reason they call work "work."
Understanding the psychology of distraction can help you stay on task
Could your urge to check emails — instead of finishing that major project — be a response to an uncomfortable emotional state?
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Microsoft Japan switched to four-day workweek — sales skyrocketed 40%
Maybe it's time to show this report your employer?
To make laziness work for you, put some effort into it
If laziness is written into our genes, why not embrace it?
Why more play is the key to creativity and productivity
Adult recess and other apparently ridiculous activities may be one of the best ways to feel, work, and be better.
Bored to death: What is boreout syndrome?
The under-recognized condition affects workers in offices across the globe.
5 ways to cope during a crisis when you can’t quit your job
A bit of planning goes a long way.
Which excuses to skip a workout are valid, according to an expert
Stressed? Work out anyway.
Share your goals — but only with certain people, study says
A new study contradicts some popular wisdom that says sharing your goals is always a bad idea.
Why employees have the upper hand now more than ever before
Today, if a business wants to be successful, it should pay attention to employee fulfillment.
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How to vastly improve your problem-solving workshops
To reach a breakthrough solution to any problem, it's necessary to first understand the underlying causes.
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