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How to manage distraction and become 'indistractable'Nir Eyal

In this talk, Nir Eyal describes a new model for managing distraction. Psychologists tell us that the number one determinant of whether someone changes their behavior is their belief in their own power to do so. We all have the power to manage distraction. We can all become “indistractable.” … Read More

Jeff Bezos on why work-life balance is 'a debilitating phrase'Jane Burnett

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently shared why he doesn’t like the term “work-life balance,” why companies should strive for consumers’ trust and his career transition from investment banking to entrepreneurship, among other topics, during an interview in Berlin. Read More

These are the 10 best cities in the world for business trips Ladders Contributor

Global business travel spending is expected to grow from $1.2 trillion in 2015 to $1.6 trillion by 2020. Even as many businesses move day-to-day operations online, there’s no substitute for building new and existing relationships offline, and in-person. As business professionals are deployed around the world, their productivity and expenses, as well as the quality of their experiences, can vary widely from one city to another. Read More

How learning from IKEA can make you better at your job Rachel Weingarten

Love them or hate them, chances are extremely good that at some point in your life you’ve bought, assembled or hacked a piece of Ikea furniture. Believe it or not, there is a lot to be learned from the furniture giant. Read More

4 reasons to stop setting goals (and focus on process, instead)Ozan Varol

The word “process” might be better reserved for an assembly line, but don’t let its unsexiness distract you from the dramatic changes this shift can unleash in your life. Read More

You may actually be allergic to your office because of this Meredith Lepore

On those hot, humid summer days it is great to come in from your sweaty commute to a nice, cool office except after 20 minutes you are all cooled off and then you begin to freeze. And for one woman that strong office AC became detrimental to her health. Read More

These are the countries where robots have the most jobs Meredith Lepore

We know the robots are coming for our jobs but depending on where you live this may happen in a shorter amount of time. According to online statistics, market research and business intelligence portal Statista, there are already a number of countries where the rise of the machines is very much in play. In a new chart using data from the International Federation of Robotics Statista looks at the countries where you will find the highest density of robot workers. Read More

How to preserve morale when the highest performer leaves Jane Burnett

After two years of hard work, an employee who not only was the highest-performing but also was a delight to work with, decides to quit, leaving other team members panicking about their future at the company. Here’s how to help your team move forward in this classic situation. Read More

8 successful people on the biggest lessons they've learned Richard Feloni

Guests on Business Insider’s podcast “Success! How I Did It” run everything from Vimeo to Planned Parenthood to NASA, and consider these lessons hugely important. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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