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Feedback: Take It or Leave It, but Don’t Defend Yourself Against It

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I tried to explain to my boss what had really happened and why the feedback was unreasonable, but she stopped me and said, “Feedback is a gift. But by just accepting the gift and giving it more thought at a later time, I’ve been able to pull out valuable pieces of input to apply to my work or approach.

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Look for the Hidden Good and 3 Other Ways to React to Problems

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Norman Vincent Peale, a major proponent of positive thinking, once said, “Whenever God wants to give us a gift, he wraps it up in a problem.” The bigger the gift you have coming, the bigger the problem you will receive. But the wonderful thing is that if you look for the gift, you will always find it. Seek the lesson.

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Get Your Mind Right: 5 Tips for Untangling Your Can’t-Do Mindset

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All my gifts will bring joy and excitement! This article was published in December 2015 and has been updated. Holidays can be both joyful and complicated. Expectations are high, and we can feel tangled and conflicted. We daydream things like, The holidays will be perfect! Our family will enjoy special times together!

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The Holidays Can Be Overwhelming—Remember These 3 Things to Stay Positive

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We love giving to others this time of year, but don’t forget the importance of gifting yourself with self-love. When you start to feel like all the holiday demands are pulling you in 10,000 different directions, and visions of missed deadlines, unwrapped gifts and long shopping lines start to dance in your head, take a deep breath.

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10 Thoughtful Ways to Give Thanks to Your People

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Bonuses, company retreats or an occasional “gift” after a particularly successful quarter can go a long way in solidifying loyalty and showing your team you recognize their hard work. This article was published in November 2015 and has been updated. Instead of telling them, show them. People like tangible rewards.

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How to Leave Your Job and Start Your Career

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View taking time to work on your career development as an actual gift to yourself. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. When else do you get to reflect on what you really want, why you really want it and how to strategize to make it happen? Photo by GaudiLab/IStock.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

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Paul joined Charter Communications in 2015, and is responsible for all human resources strategies, policies, and practices for more than 101,000 employees. They have a drawing for one lucky winner, who gets a gift card. These are shared with the team on our staff call in a PowerPoint presentation.