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Nudging in Business: A Subtle Push Towards Desired Outcomes
Recommended Listening: Invisible, yet powerful; subtle, yet transformative – such is the effect of a ‘nudge’. Born from the realms of behavioral economics, the concept of nudging has rapidly permeated diverse fields, extending its reach into the labyrinth of business dynamics. A nudge is a simple tweak in the environment that influences our decisions, gently Read more
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Harnessing Serenity: The Unseen Power of Mindfulness in Business
Recommended Listening: In the rapid pace of our 24/7 connected world, our minds are constantly bombarded with information, decisions to make, and tasks to accomplish. In this relentless whirlwind of activity, the idea of slowing down, being present, and consciously focusing our attention might seem counterintuitive to business productivity. Yet, it is precisely this principle Read more
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The Paint Drip Professional: Mastering the Art of Continuous Learning and Exploration
I’ll be frank: today’s topic has been in my mind’s guestroom for a few years, comfortably sprawled out without even hinting at a check-out date. It’s a concept I stumbled upon in a blog post by Bob Marshall that resonated so deeply, it was as if I’d discovered a label for my own, seemingly unconventional, Read more
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A Tale of Two Songs, and Two Times in Two Worlds
A gentle forewarning: This article deviates from my norm. It doesn’t delve into business concepts or share knowledge and strategies for professionals. Instead, after a week steeped in technicality, I’ve decided to ease into the weekend with a softer, more personal theme. Music, a constant undercurrent in my life, is the inspiration of today’s piece. Read more
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Navigating the Digital Divide: Leadership Strategies for Building Trust and Rapport in Remote Work Environments
Recommended Listening: In an era where video conferences have replaced conference rooms and kitchen tables have become office desks, the traditional norms of workplace leadership have been thrown into a blender. The swift pivot to remote work, necessitated by the global pandemic, has blurred the lines between work and home life. This change has ushered Read more
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16 Tons and What Do You Get? Burnout in Today’s Work Climate
Before the term ‘burnout’ pervaded every workplace wellness resource, I was already intimately familiar with its unforgiving grip. It was during the early days of my corporate journey that I first met burnout – not as a concept, but as an exhausting reality. I was working as a reporting analyst in a quality assurance team Read more
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