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How to Work Less and Live More: 3 Tips for Building a 4-Day Workweek

Success

But in 2012, a series of personal challenges made him realize he wanted to spend more time with family. “I But then Ford realized that if he gave his employees more leisure time, they would have more time to travel—and would therefore want a car. Stress is not conducive to productivity.

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The Final Stretch of 2012: Three Questions to Ask Yourself

Eat Your Career

I don’t want to scare you but…brace yourself… we’re in the final stretch of 2012 ! To help you feel a little more in control and ensure you get the most out of the final days of 2012, here are three questions to ask yourself: 1. Stressful, financially draining and anxiety-ridden? Don’t panic.

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How to Network While Traveling on Business

On The Job

If you''re like many business travelers, you''re only thought at the end of a day may be to head to your hotel room, watch True Blood and order room service. But for Patricia Rossi, business travel is more than getting from point A to point B with a minimum of hassles. Specifically, an Oxford Economics study conducted for the U.S.

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Raise a Glass: The Popularity of Nonalcoholic Drinks Is Marking a Shift in Drinking Culture

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Throughout her roughly 15-year career in investment banking, international development and renewable energy financing, she traveled to over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. At a client dinner one evening, she was buying everyone wine and realized there was nothing for her to drink.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

Success

I can’t consistently eat well because I travel too much. I can’t reduce stress because of my boss. If you want to be resilient—an essential characteristic of a leader—you have to boost your brain’s reserve and have very specific stress management practices. This article was published in July 2012 and has been updated.

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A day in the life: Alison Boler, ITV

Practically Perfect PA

I give PA support to each boss including diary management, booking international travel, preparing contracts, documents and papers. What are the main aspects of your role? Supporting three Heads of Legal & Business Affairs at ITV. miles from work so I walk to and from the office every day. 08.45 – 18.00. start time.

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Living the 5 Pillars of a BIG Life

Office Dynamics

If you are not familiar with the 5 Pillars yet, these were a key element of our Be BOLD: Mastering Exceptional Leadership Skills One BOLD Step At a Time 2012 conference theme. Can you imagine the stress for those parents? The kitchen was huge; there were about 8 of us cooking and preparing. I love giving of myself.

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