Author: Patricia Sanders | Journal by getAbstract

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You Have More Influence Than You Think

You Have More Influence Than You Thinkby Vanessa Bohns Learn Your Own Power – and How to Use It for Good

Your actions, words and mere presence have an impact. An organizational psychologist reveals how to wield that power consciously.
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Team

Teamby David Allen and Edward Lamont Teamwork Without Tears

An increasing emphasis on teamwork, autonomy, adaptability, and agility has intensified stress and overwhelm for many workers. Productivity guru David Allen and executive coach Edward…
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Pregnant Then Screwed

Pregnant Then Screwedby Joeli Brearley Justice for Mothers

Women pay a professional and financial price for having children – in employment opportunities, career advancement and salary. In this infuriating, compassionate book, a British…
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Feel-Good Productivity

Feel-Good Productivityby Ali Abdaal Strong Feelings

Humans are emotional creatures — even when they’re working. Productivity expert Ali Abdaal argues that emotions are a source of energy and part of a cycle…
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Chatter

Chatterby Ethan Kross Hushing the Voice in Your Head

Your inner voice can support professional performance and personal fulfillment – or undermine them. A psychologist explains how to put your thoughts to work for…
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The Four Workarounds

The Four Workaroundsby Paulo Savaget Complex Problems, Subversive Solutions

When the going gets tough, bold and creative organizations and individuals get the job done anyway. Innovation and entrepreneurship researcher Paulo Savaget explains exactly how…
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La Bella Figura

La Bella Figuraby Beppe Severgnini La Vera Italia

Italian journalist Beppe Severgnini is your guide on a hilarious and insightful 10-day journey through his beautiful, bewildering country.
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High Performance

High Performanceby Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes Lessons from Legends

High Performance podcast hosts Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes draw potent insights from their conversations with more than 150 world-famous high achievers. The bottom line:…
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Unreasonable Hospitality

Unreasonable Hospitalityby Will Guidara Magic on the Menu

Award-winning restaurateur Will Guidara redefined fine dining by offering hospitality — a genuine connection with guests, going beyond service — and by making that hospitality…
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Smart Brevity

Smart Brevityby Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz Keep It Simple

Readers and listeners want concise, simple communications. The founders of news website Axios offer a proven system for writing short, sharp content that gets noticed,…