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11 things managers should never say to their team (and what to say instead)Barbara Davidson

If you’re happy with something an employee has done, telling them “nice job” may give them an instant hit of pride – but it stops there. Instead, ask this. Read More

Advice

Radical Candor — Your humanity is an asset to your effectiveness, not a liability Sinan Ata

These are all the interesting sentences got under my radar. There are some useful exercises inside the book, I suggest you read it and discuss with us here. Read More

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Fit in the C-Suite: How 6 successful leaders exercise every week Hilary Sheinbaum

Regardless of the duration, frequency or type of exercise, C-suite executives understand the importance of working out regularly. Six execs share their workout routines and why it works for them. Read More

Office Life

A look at research and solutions company Leidos (plus advice on how to get hired)Jennifer Fabiano

Find out more about technology research and solutions company Leidos, including inside information about the company culture and advice for getting hired. Read More

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Study finds that people with less purpose in life have higher mortality rates CW Headley

“Low purpose in life was significantly associated with death among 6985 older adults participating in the HRS. This finding was robust to adjustment for psychological well-being constructs and also showed a trend with decreasing life purpose.” … Read More

How To

5 ways to get the most out of your employee benefits in 2020 Danielle Page

If you’re not sure where to start (or if your company’s benefits offerings haven’t changed in decades), don’t worry – we’ve done the work for you. Here’s a look at the top ways to maximize your employee benefits in 2020. Read More

Interview Tips

5 reasons you’re not being remembered after an interview Erica Lamberg

“The number one reason I don’t choose to move forward with someone after an interview is this: they didn’t seem excited about working with us,” says Yaniv Masjedi, chief marketing officer at Nextiva. Read More

Productivity

Study finds you can reduce your golf handicap with simple mental practice Sheila McClear

“Our results indicate that a form of mental practice, i.e. the combination of action observation and motor imagery, may enhance the golf putting ability of experienced golfers, and that could well mean a reduction in a golfer’s handicap,” continued Ramsbottom. Read More

Office Life

The complete guide to your holiday office party this year Kyle Schnitzer

In a survey conducted by Monster, researchers polled 440 working respondents finding that barely 14% of respondents said they viewed their holiday party as some larger-than-life event. Read More

Job Search

5 advantages of looking for a new job over the holidays Biospace Editors

Here are 5 reasons why it’s a great idea to put (or keep) yourself in the job market during the holiday season: … Read More

Health

6 quiet signs stress is starting to affect your health Considerable Staff

If stress is chronic, it can begin quietly affecting your health. This will probably crop up as your body acting out in unusual, disruptive ways. Read More

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