People and Teams
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People and Teams Stories
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How to Get People to Agree with YouIn software development and testing we often encounter situations in which someone just isn't being very agreeable. Sometimes intelligent, reasonable people just don’t get it. The good news is those people probably haven’t gone temporarily stupid, so you can stop banging your head against a wall. | 
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How to Say No to Your Boss without Hurting Your CareerIt can be risky to say no when your boss tries to add to your already overflowing workload. But ultimately, you and your work suffer if you say yes when your plate is already piled high. Saying no doesn't have to mean career suicide. Read on for advice on the timing and technique for saying no. | 
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What Sports Professionals Can Teach Us about Managing StressAccording to a recent survey, stress is the number one workforce risk issue. While most IT professionals are not trained to handle stress at work, turning our attention to sports professionals might give us some insight into how to deal with stressful situations. | 
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Juggling Professional Jargon Understanding a trade’s jargon and using it effectively can go a long way in helping an individual connect with professional activities and people. Unfortunately, jargon can soon become overrated or obsolete, so as professionals we need to stay current with the latest jargon in our field. |
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Should a Leader Do or Should a Leader Lead? Common thinking is that a leader should be the best doer or the best doer should always be the first choice leader. But if we look at the dimensions of skills alone, leading and doing require very different skill sets. So the essential question is—Should a leader do or should a leader lead? |
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The Enormous Mental and Physical Benefits of GenerosityDoing good for others has been shown to decrease anxiety, reduce depression, relieve stress, and enhance well-being. So when you are generous with your time, attention, and support at work, such as by mentoring employees, coaching colleagues, or helping a coworker, you're benefiting yourself, too. |
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At Work, Laughter May Not Always Be the Best MedicineIt now appears laughter isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Researchers have determined that laughter can cause you to dislocate your jaw, inhale a foreign object, spread infectious diseases, or even suffer a hernia. But does this mean we should do our work with nary a joke? Don't be silly. Read on. |
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Job Opportunities—Do They Really Only Knock Once?When applying the saying "Opportunity knocks only once" to your career, it is important to look for the right opportunities to make the appropriate career moves at the right times. Even if this means moving out of your comfort zone, the risk is often well worth it. |
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