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

Success

Sooner or later, every entrepreneur discovers that negotiation is an indispensable skill. The Now Habit proposes we schedule fun and play— self-care , time with friends, even Netflix binges—before work. If your Facebook ads aren’t delivering the ROI you expect, read this book to find out why. But we’re not.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

If you work for a software company, for example, it doesn’t make much sense to propose buying a chicken farm. Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But do they (GenY) have less of an attitude?

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The Ultimate Guide to Motivating Yourself

Brilliantly Better

This sounds to me more like ‘sugar-cubicles’ motivation, rather than a mature man discipline. Everyone should understand, appreciate and practice the techniques and skills in motivating themselves, or finding motivation from outside forces, if it works for them. With vivid colored and loud movies? So, thanks!

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