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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.” Start by collecting and consuming funny books, podcasts, movies, YouTube videos, etc.

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Cybersecurity Leader and Google Program Manager Dr. Diana B. Allen Talks Taking Risks and Staying Motivated

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Her new book, Securing our Future: Embracing the Brilliance and Resilience of Black Women in Cyber , which she co-authored with other members of The Black Women in Cyber Collective , hits shelves in January 2024. He came at a pivotal intersection in my career and had no other agenda but to see me excel.

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Stuck In Back-to-Back Virtual Meetings? Here’s How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue

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New York Times bestselling author of books Hidden Potential and Think Again , Grant cites a recent study from the American Psychological Association that describes virtual meetings as “more mentally taxing” than other types. If you are meeting for more than one hour or the meeting is a key monthly/quarterly session, add a theme to the agenda.

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Is Your Workplace Toxic? Can You Do Anything About It?

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Do examples of mistrust, lack of transparency, competition and personal agendas quickly come to mind? I mention the “humanity factor” in my book Stomp the Elephant in the Office because of its ability to change a workplace culture.

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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

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Set an agenda and stick to it. Have a time limit (preferably no more than an hour) and stick to it, even if you don’t discuss all agenda items. Sitting has become the smoking of our generation,” says Merchant, whose book The New How explains ways of collaborating for better business outcomes. Watch the clock.

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Is Your Workplace Toxic? Don’t Let It Be

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Do examples of mistrust, lack of transparency, competition and personal agendas quickly come to mind? I mention the “humanity factor” in my book Stomp the Elephant in the Office because of its ability to change a workplace culture.

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Coworking’s Newsmakers Gather in Seattle for GCUC 2022

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The agenda published so far confirms Elam has been successful with this approach, and the attendee list reads like a who’s who of today’s coworking industry headlines. . It’s like everyone made a big announcement and then booked a ticket to GCUC, and there will be a couple announcements at GCUC too,” Elam told Allwork.Space. .

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