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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on April 24, 2024

What Is a Mind Map?

Once touted as a memory hack, mind mapping has real benefits for brainstorming and project management.

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Janice Omadeke Janice Omadeke
Updated on April 23, 2024

A Guide to Asking Someone to Be Your Mentor

Asking someone to mentor you can be a daunting task. Here’s how to do it — with templates.

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Elliott Parker Elliott Parker
Updated on April 23, 2024

Here’s What Leaders Can Learn From the NBA’s 3-Point Line

Experimentation is messy, chaotic and uncomfortable. It can also be the best thing you do for your company.

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Viktor Grekov Viktor Grekov
Updated on April 22, 2024

5 Ways to Boost Post-Thanksgiving Productivity

Avoid micromanaging, cancel needless meetings and have some office fun to dispel post-holiday productivity slumps.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 15, 2024

What Is the Pomodoro Technique?

This time-blocking productivity tool prescribes frequent breaks for more intentional work.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 12, 2024

Presenteeism: Definition, Causes, Consequences

Working while sick can be unhealthy for employees, productivity and organizational culture.

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Gino Wickman and Rob Dube Gino Wickman and Rob Dube
Updated on April 03, 2024

Scrap the 5-Year Plan. Start Thinking 10 Years Ahead Instead.

Entrepreneurs, want to reach your goals faster? Here’s how to shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in 10-year time frames to do just that.

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Guy Kawasaki and Madisun Nuismer Guy Kawasaki and Madisun Nuismer
Updated on March 07, 2024

What Growing Oak Trees Can Teach You About Building a Career

Being remarkable and making a difference is no small feat. Our expert offers his advice on doing just that.

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Steve Krull Steve Krull
Updated on February 21, 2024

How to Lead by Letting Go

The paradox of effective leadership is understanding when stepping back can push your team forward.

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Rob Bier Rob Bier
Updated on February 20, 2024

Struggling to Scale Your Startup? Try Taking a Step Back.

Our expert examines five reasons startups work so well in the beginning, where things go wrong and how to recapture that early-day magic.

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