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Are Productivity Paranoia And Lack Of Trust The Real Obstacles To Hybrid And Remote Work?

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Stanford University researchers doing a longitudinal study comparing productivity at different time periods found that remote workers were 5% more efficient than office-based ones in the summer of 2020. That’s based on Musk’s belief that remote workers are “phoning it in” and only “ pretend to work.” .

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When Too Much Talk Turns Toxic

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Communicating with ease was meant to promote productivity and connection, not hinder them — so balance is key. However, not all tools and resources are created equal, so it’s important to think about which ones best suit you and your organization’s goals. “It’s

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The Art of Strategic Nothingness

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We hadn’t used phones or computers, listened to music, read books, or written. Only my phone knew how many texts and emails awaited me. Sometimes I even like my phone. During the decades after, each stage became an investment in the next: enhancing that college application, getting that promotion, building that portfolio.

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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

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Although friends often understand gaps in communication, when receiving messages from employers and managers, even after hours, it’s often more difficult to stay away from the phone. Although this may allay anxiety for those work expectations, it likely also promotes strain on relationships and mental health.

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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

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Looking at your phone you find three texts that say, “Hey is this meeting happening?”. Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. Set regular, non-negotiable shipping goals that leave you not quite enough time to finish. His response? Mind the analytics.

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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 didn’t wait on a promoter to hire me,” he says. “We

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25 Self-Help Books You (Probably) Haven’t Read

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The critical path to the goal you’re chasing is waiting for you on a bookshelf. Surrendering your preferences and renouncing goals might seem like the opposite of following your heart, but in fact, it perfectly demonstrates the principle. This article was published in March 2020 and has been updated. 80/20 rule, much?).

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