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Inside-the-Box Ideas about Outside-the-Box Thinking Some people don’t get outside-the-box thinking. The idea is not to do things the same old way, but as this definition puts it, to do “thinking that moves away in diverging directions so as to involve a variety of aspects and which sometimes leads to novel ideas and solutions.” |
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How to Respond to Rude People It’s bad enough contending with rudeness outside of work. But when you have to deal with it at work—whether from customers, managers, coworkers, or anyone else—it’s especially annoying. Naomi Karten offers some helpful tips to respond to rude people. |
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Do You Have an Open-Door Policy That Really Works? Many managers claim to have an open-door policy. But if you take a glimpse inside their offices, you'll see that they're rarely there. Naomi Karten explains that if you’re a manager, it’s important to foster a culture that promotes idea exchange and open dialogue. |
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How to Manage Work-from-Home EmployeesWho wouldn’t want to work from home? For many, it’s the ideal set-up, and it’s not surprising that work-from-home arrangements are more common than ever. Naomi Karten writes on how management can create a productive work environment for remote employees. |
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Learning While SleepingNapping on the job can recharge a tired mind, boost energy, and increase productivity. Now emerging research shows that people might potentially have the ability to learn new things while sleeping. Naomi Karten writes on the brain's ability to learn while resting. |
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Are You a Perfectionist?You can tell that you are a perfectionist if you set excessively high standards, strive for flawlessness, are overly critical of yourself, and are concerned about what other people think. Naomi Karten explores how to navigate one's career with this personality trait. |
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Shakeup at Apple or Business as Usual?Scott Forstall, the senior vice president of iOS Software at Apple, has left the company, and his departure has captured everyone's attention. Joe Townsend explains whether or not this news means a shakeup is occurring at Apple or if it's just business as usual. | 
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How You Can Overcome the Paradox of ChoiceThe more choices there are, the less satisfied we become. Naomi Karten explains how to overcome this paradox of choice. Most of the time, we don’t need the very best and only rarely is it worth struggling to find the best choice. |
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