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Why I Negotiated for a 4-Day Workweek Instead of a Raise

Success

I learned there’s a term for this kind of creative arrangement: “ idiosyncratic deals ,” or “ I-deals ,” which are customizations in employee-employer agreements that meet the needs of both parties and offer a valued worker something outside standard parameters. It was a win-win. Their resounding answer was similar to my own.

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The Importance of Patience in Personal and Professional Growth

Success

Embracing patience, especially as a skill we can learn and cultivate, can really take us far. Whether you’re dealing with a challenge at work that will take a period of time to resolve or you’re just waiting in a long line at the store, patience will help you negotiate tough situations, handle stress better and practice good judgment.

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The Holy Grail of Investing With Tony Robbins: Mindset Shifts that Lay the Foundation for Financial Freedom

Success

It is in this moment that you can appreciate his complete story and why he is adamant that financial abundance comes to those with a hunger for hard work, continuous learning and development, constantly adding more value to the next person and a willingness to do well by also doing well for others.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

Allwork

In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78%. . In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78% — the highest number AARP has ever recorded since they began tracking in 2003. . So consciously or not, we often think “I’m just going to shut my mouth and keep my head down for as long as I can” — which is, at best, very stressful! .

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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

Success

One 2021 study found that “voice and silence are independent ( M ρ = −.15) If you are approaching an already stressed boss with a problem at work, you are unlikely to get the reception and validation you want and deserve. You will learn about your boss by how they respond. Timing and context are important in all communication.

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Shining a Light on Black Assistants: It’s Not Black & White

Bonnie Low Kramen

A Black History Month Collaboration by Bonnie Low-Kramen and Aaisha Joseph | February 1, 2021. The question was, “ On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most, what is your stress level about your physical safety out in the world, on an average day?”. Thanks to Contributors Spencer Casseus, Melba J. Your voice matters. Serious pause.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Soledad O’Brien on Healthy Media Consumption

Success

It sometimes develops a little like a [post-traumatic stress disorder]. But what have you learned about yourself since you became an entrepreneur? But I can negotiate deals. This article originally appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of SUCCESS magazine. So, that’s probably a plus. I knew I was a good reporter.