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How To Talk To Your Boss And Fix Your Job

BY Kevin PurdySun Jan 15, 2012

It's all too easy to spend long stretches simmering at your desk instead of having a straight-ahead talk with your boss. Here are a few strategies to help you start the conversation.READ»

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How Silence Changes The Communication Dynamic

BY David LavendaFri Nov 18, 2011

Ever wonder what it would be like to remain silent for an entire week? Not just less talking--total silence. A recent throat surgery provided me just such an opportunity, which led to some profound realizations about how we can better communicate both at work and at home.READ»

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Now, Where Was I? 6 Strategies For Dealing With Workplace Distractions

BY David LavendaFri Sep 23, 2011

"Close the doors of your senses in order to achieve solitude in the presence of other people," Petrarch wrote (more than 600 years ago). Distractions in the workplace are nothing new, but technology has made them much worse. Here are six time-tested strategies for regaining laser-like focus at work. READ»

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Training New Employees

BY Paul GloverFri Jul 8, 2011

Trying to fit in to their new workplace environment, new employees engage in "behavior modeling"--social learning where people learn to do what they see or experience in a hands-on way.READ»

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Keas: The New Game That Has Officemates Battling One Another To Get Healthier

BY Gregory FerensteinWed Jun 29, 2011

Former Google exec Adam Bosworth is helping companies save money on health care by gamifying exercise and nutrition as coworkers compete for cash prizes. "We’re trying to change health habits in a very fundamental way," he tells us.READ»

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Know When To Take a Break: Maintaining Composure Through Postponement

BY Paul GloverFri Jun 10, 2011

Last Friday, while on a weekly conference call, an issue generated enough heat to make one of the participants angry enough to leave the meeting. The meeting then proceeded without him (BTW: unless you are the boss, remember things ...READ»

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Above The Law: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

BY Dr. Alex PattakosFri May 27, 2011

Like a cancer invading the human body, it appears that more and more people, especially those who occupy responsible positions in both government and major corporations, believe and act like they are above the law.READ»

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New Research Shows Information Overload Contributes to Worker Productivity

BY David LavendaFri Apr 1, 2011

Surprising new research was released today (April 1st) revealing that workers become more increasingly productive the more they are interrupted. READ»

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Innovation That We Can Believe In

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Jan 25, 2011

Let's make 2011 the year we actually make innovation happen--innovation that we can believe in!READ»

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The Spirit of Authentic Dialogue

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Dec 14, 2010

The word "dialogue" is often misunderstood, misused, and even abused. Indeed, the process of real dialogue is something that is much easier said than done. Here's why.READ»

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The Magic of Intuition at Work

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Dec 7, 2010

Most discussions about innovation and, by implication, creativity would be remiss if they did not in some way touch upon the topic of intuition.READ»

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Napping Closets and Toll Booth Gardens: Reinventing the Modern Workplace

BY Alissa WalkerThu Oct 28, 2010

A soundproof retreat room gives teachers a brief respite from the chatter of students. A napping locker lets employees rest up before a big client meeting. And for toll booth workers, the oxygen-enriching environment of a microgarden ... READ»

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The Meaning of Friendship in a Social Networked World

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Oct 12, 2010

In an era of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social network platforms, what is the meaning of true friendship?READ»

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Building Healthier Workplaces

BY Fast Company CalendarTue Oct 5, 2010

It's not your imagination: Work is making you sick. As companies do more with less, stress and subsequent mental-health issues are on the rise, affecting 25% of workers and costing employers $80 billion a year. Catherine Thomas, ...READ»

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Hypatia: An Inspiration for Leaders and Managers

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Aug 24, 2010

Hypatia was one of the few notable Greek female scholars of Classical antiquity, and was brutally murdered because of her boundless curiosity, her unique perspective on the meaning of life and the workings of the cosmos, and her unbridled influence on those around her. Such attributes made her a clear and present danger to the existing power structures.READ»

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Creating Your Personal BestStress Zone in the Workplace

BY Carol Scott, M.D.Wed Aug 11, 2010

How to avoid JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater's experience.READ»

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Did Google's Pac-Man Logo Gulp Millions of Hours of Lost Productivity?

BY Kit EatonTue May 25, 2010

How many man-hours were wasted on GoogleDoodle Pac-Man? According to calculations by the RescueTime blog, 4.8 million, with a very large price tag for employers.READ»

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Why is the glass ceiling still alive and well?

BY Ray WilliamsSun May 16, 2010

Call it a glass ceiling, glass wall or a glass floor – there is still a barrier blocking senior women leaders in organizations. High-powered executive and professional women are increasingly opting out of, being bypassed, or otherwise disappearing from the highly professional workforce. While this exists, true diversity in organizations will not happen.READ»

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My brain made me do it: Neuroscience and the workplace

BY Ray WilliamsSun May 2, 2010

As scientists continue to explore how the brain works, it seems likely that new findings will radically alter the traditional understanding of human nature and that will have enormous implications for the legal system and the workplace. One aspect of human nature being questioned by brain science is the concept of free will. The essential question is: Is our feeling of self-control merely an illusion created by our brains? If the answer is yes, what happens to our understanding of free will and moral responsibility?READ»

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Napping may make you smarter

BY Ray WilliamsWed Mar 31, 2010

People who catch 40 winks or an even longer nap during the day are often viewed to be lazy, less productive, and possessing inadequate sleep. Not so, according to recent brain research, that may benefit leaders.READ»