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Why 4 a.m. Is the Most Productive Hour – WSJ
August 24, 2016
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Some people begin to work or tackle personal tasks before sunrise, aiming to find focus before distractions begin in the standard morning rush. Most people who wake up at 4 a.m. do it because they have to—farmers, flight attendants, currency traders and postal workers. Others rise before dawn because they want to. Russ Perry, the

What Great Listeners Actually Do
July 27, 2016
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It’s about more than keeping quiet. Chances are you think you’re a good listener. People’s appraisal of their listening ability is much like their assessment of their driving skills, in that the great bulk of adults think they’re above average. In our experience, most people think good listening comes down to doing three things: Not

The Simple Yet Overlooked Key To Great Communication | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
June 14, 2016
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ANETT GRANT 06.04.16 5:00 AM “I can’t wait until I retire so I can finally be myself again.” I heard those words from a colleague at a meeting of a professional group I belong to and sighed with disappointment. I can’t imagine carrying the weight of inauthenticity around with me my whole career. Then again,

Nonverbal Cues Get Employees to Open Up—or Shut Down
December 16, 2015
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Studies on power posing show that intentionally adjusting your body posture, facial expressions, and voice can help you express your ideas and concerns and win greater influence. This is true no matter what title or position you hold. Simply comporting yourself as if you’re a rung or two higher makes people act more deferentially toward you.