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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

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Remember: According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of routine is “a regular course of procedure,” meaning don’t change it up. Put down your phone. Try putting your phone to bed at least one hour before your bedtime. Is your alarm on your phone? This article was originally published in April 2016 and has been updated.

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This Is My Key to a Successful Business Partnership

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On one of his visits to Los Angeles, Eric overheard Jim on the phone talking with some straight friends, making up a story about why he couldn’t do something with the group that night. Also keep in mind that your definition of success will change over time, and it’s best to check in periodically with your partner on this issue.

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How to Improve Your Client Relationships

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This involves having meaningful, one-on-one conversations ; asking about their past experiences with other professionals in your field; and learning about their definitions of success. I make it clear to clients that we don’t work together on weekends, and I don’t respond to texts or phone calls after 7 p.m. But I also draw a line.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

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We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. I worked very well with one of my first managers, but I was definitely one of her favorites. This article was published in July 2016 and has been updated. By now most of us have encountered that boss.

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A look back at The Stoddart Review: the once and future guide to workplace productivity?

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The Stoddart Review , published in 2016, was one of the most significant reports of recent years to explore the role of the workplace for employee productivity in extensive detail and why the office environment was key for productivity purposes. There has been a huge shift in the world of work since then.

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Best of the Best: How to Create a Personal Brand Like DJ Khaled

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Was it actually a phone notification plugged into a loudspeaker? Khaled was about 16 and DJing a party in Orlando, Florida where he spent his formative years, when his phone rang. It was from the phone line inside his little makeshift studio in his parents’ house. I’d be lying if I told you it didn’t startle me. I love the man.

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The work life balance of a successful Assistant

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We also expect to get the odd phone call in the evening / middle of the night / break of dawn. When the boss calls we simply have to be there to pick up the phone. In the case of our profession it is definitely a good idea to have procedures in place that make it easier to get things done.

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