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Beware of Collaborative Overload

From “Zoom fatigue” to “pandemic whiplash,” the last months have introduced a wave of new terms into our regular conversation. One of these new concepts is “collaborative overload.” Keep reading to learn what it is and how to avoid it. What Is Collaborative Overload? Simply stated, collaboration overload occurs when an employee spends more time…

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How To Lead During a Crisis

Leading during a crisis is one of the toughest tests you can face. From setting the right tone to strategies to create a plan to overcome the crisis, these five tips will give you all the insights you need.  1. Set the Tone Level-headed, determined and informed, leaders set the tone and determine how their…

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How To Be More Persuasive

No matter how good your business ideas are. You still have to know how to persuade investors, colleagues, and employees to share your vision. Keep reading to discover three tactics backed by science to be more persuasive. 1. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Peripheral Cues According to an influential 1986 study titled “The Elaboration Likelihood Model…

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Productivity for Perfectionists

Are you a perfectionist? If the answer is “yes”, there’s no shame in wearing your perfectionism as a badge of honor as long as your quest for perfection doesn’t prevent you from getting things done. With that in mind, in today’s post, we talk about productivity for perfectionists.  Some people think that productivity and perfectionism…

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Timeboxing: What You Need To Know

Looking for a simple but powerful technique to manage your time? try timeboxing. This is an intuitive, easy-to-use tool that can help you get more things done. Here’s what you need to know to get started today. What Is Timeboxing? Despite what its name might suggest, timeboxing doesn’t involve throwing punches at a clock. Rather,…