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Debunking the Left-Brain/Right-Brain MythSupposedly, if you’re right-brained, you're more creative and artistic. If you’re left-brained, you’re more methodical and analytical. It turns out all this categorization is a myth. There's no evidence anyone uses one side of the brain more than the other or that either drives personality traits. | 
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Handle Audience Questions Effectively in Your Next PresentationOne of the biggest presentation fears many professionals have is being unable to answer questions from the audience. But with some practice beforehand, you may find that addressing questions is one of the most energizing parts of presenting. Read these tips to get yourself prepared for your Q&A. |
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Design Each Team’s Project to Optimize at the Program LevelIf you are part of a program, it’s not enough to design your project for your team. You have to consider the needs of the program, too. Each team needs to ask itself, “How do we deliver what the rest of the program needs, as the program needs it?” Aim to meet deliverables—not control your people. | 
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Eliminate Workplace Jargon and Get Your Ducks in a Row The business world is full of jargon: words that sound like they mean something, but what exactly isn’t a sure thing. These vague, overused, and trite phrases increase the potential for misunderstanding. Here's why you should think outside the box (there's one phrase!) and eliminate jargon. |
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Practical Ways You Can Try Walking a Mile in Someone Else’s ShoesIt’s a familiar saying about empathy: “Don’t judge someone until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.” It’s true enough—especially at work, where situations can become tense. If you experience the pressures others face, you’ll gain insight into their realities. Read on for practical applications. |
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Why We Often Ignore Good AdviceSometimes, it’s when we need advice the most that we latch onto our old beliefs and hold on tight. If the advice doesn’t fit our worldview, we reject it while rationalizing our way to keeping our current views strong. Read on to find out why that can happen—and what you can do to be more receptive. |
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How to Deal with Slackers on Your TeamSlackers rarely change their behavior, so waiting for them to shape up might entail a very long wait. But before you go running to your manager to report a coworker who isn't pulling his weight, read this story for some tips on how to confront the person and what you can do to change the situation. |
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Multiple Views of What It Means to Treat People with Respect Treating employees, coworkers, and superiors with respect is a key component of good management. But did you ever stop to think that respect can mean different things to different people? Read on to discover the varying ways people can show respect. You might learn something about your team. |
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