Michael Wiederstein is an Executive Editor at getAbstract.
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“It Doesn’t Matter What People Get Curious About, as Long as They Get Curious.”
More and more companies emphasize curiosity in the workplace. This is no surprise to Stefaan van Hooydonk, who considers curiosity a “growth mindset in action.”
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“Five Practices Distinguish ‘Impact Players’ from All Other Equally Capable Employees.”
Many are smart, productive, and motivated, but only a few employees make a significant difference for organizations. Liz Wiseman has investigated what sets these “Impact Players” apart – and how to become one yourself.
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How to Improve…Everything!
getAbstract colleagues recommend work techniques, life hacks, tools and more that changed their lives within the last 12 months.
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The One Thing(s)
The simplest. The very best. The one and only. Here are the top seven Single Most Important Things.
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Purpose Problems
The search for meaning at work: A more delicate issue than often admitted.
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“People Don’t Want to Be Merely Motivated – They Seek Inspiration.”
Trust is the lubricant of the new world of work, says Stephen M.R. Covey – but if you really want to bring your organization forward, you have to be an inspiring leader and put purpose…
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Building Trust
It takes a long time to build it up, yet it can be ruined in seconds: Trust is a delicate thing.
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The Magic of Beginnings
How to start something new, and why you should do it every day.
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Discarding White and Blue Collars
What new dividing lines and shifts will shape the world of work in the future?
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Seth Godin
On dating your customer, “infecting” marketplaces and becoming a linchpin.
