• The New New
    This 4 min. read saves you up to 28 hours
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    The New New

    In the last 100 years, the world has become increasingly complex. Now, more than ever, organizations must grasp this complexity and respond to it quickly and appropriately. This new column explains how it works.

  • Don’t Beat Yourself Up When Things Are Not Perfect
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 11 hours
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    Don’t Beat Yourself Up When Things Are Not Perfect

    Ramona Marcionetti, PR and Marketing Manager / Kids: Gion (9 months)

  • A Defined (But Flexible!) Routine Works Wonders
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 5 hours
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    A Defined (But Flexible!) Routine Works Wonders

    Andrew Savikas, Chief Strategy Officer / Kids: Adler (7) and Ada (4)

  • The Less Important Things Will Just Have to Wait (Including Laundry)
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 6 hours
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    The Less Important Things Will Just Have to Wait (Including Laundry)

    Anna Wehrt, PR and Communications Manager / Kids: Charlotte (2)

  • The One Thing That Helped the Most Was the Company’s Flexibility
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 2 hours
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    The One Thing That Helped the Most Was the Company’s Flexibility

    Haike Finch-Schattka, Editorial Recruiting and Managing Editor / Kids: Girl (6) and Boy (4) 

  • Go Outside into Nature Every Second You Are Not Working, Sleeping or Eating
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 11 hours
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    Go Outside into Nature Every Second You Are Not Working, Sleeping or Eating

    Sara Kuepfer, Writer / Kids: Anjali, 8

  • Work While They Sleep (Unless You Have to Sleep While They Sleep)
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 5 hours
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    Work While They Sleep (Unless You Have to Sleep While They Sleep)

    Erica Rauzin, Senior Managing Editor / Kids: two girls and a boy (all adults), two baby grandsons

  • Be More Forgiving (and Put on Your Noise-Cancelling Headphones)
    Be More Forgiving (and Put on Your Noise-Cancelling Headphones)

    Heather Hodel, Managing Editor of the Classics Library / Kids: Evelyn (6) and Laura (2) 

  • Set Boundaries!
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 12 hours
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    Set Boundaries!

    Holli Addison, Account Manager / Kids: Isabelle (15) Savannah (13)

  • Without Exercise, You’ll Go Nuts
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 7 hours
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    Without Exercise, You’ll Go Nuts

    Elisabeth Nitzsche, Managing Editor / Kids: Finnley (4 years) and Magnus (18 months)