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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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This isn’t a book about blaming external circumstances; this is a book about looking inward. In the Things That Matter Survey , we asked, “Do you feel that you are spending your time and resources on less important pursuits at the expense of things that matter most to you?” When a distraction becomes a lifestyle.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. A 2020 survey found that 17.5% But at what expense?

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The Art of the Side Hustle

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Another person asks me about a portion of my book that is all about how Italian Americans make Sunday gravy. Before I can figure out how any of these questions relate to my new novel, I realize that I have a long line of people waiting to purchase my book. Shoket’s book is directed toward the millennial, which is no surprise.

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7 Strategies To Attract And Retain Top Talent

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And a survey from Greenhouse, a New York City-based hiring software provider, finds that 57% of 1,500 employees plan to still be actively looking for a new job even if a recession hits. In his new book Talent, the renowned economist Tyler Cowen speaks about focusing on typically underappreciated groups. . It’s not only surveys.

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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

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Many of us go further, paying extra for custom-designed photo cards and even booking private photography sessions in the hopes of capturing that perfect shot. Digital or e-cards are a good option if you still want to send holiday greetings, but without the time commitment and expense of mailed cards.

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The Love Languages at Work: The 5 Languages of Appreciation

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In 1992, he published a book with a title that would eventually become an everyday household term: The 5 Love Languages. The love languages at work: The 5 languages of appreciation Chapman didn’t stop with romantic love—he paired up with Paul White to coauthor an additional book called The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.

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The Great Risk Shift - and Economic Insecurity - Continues

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Political scientist Jacob Hacker explored this trend in-depth in his 2006 book The Great Risk Shift. We consider this one of the 3 books that best explain how the economy and jobs have changed over the past couple of decades. And read Hacker's book.    It's on our "must read" list. ."