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Feedback: Take It or Leave It, but Don’t Defend Yourself Against It

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I tried to explain to my boss what had really happened and why the feedback was unreasonable, but she stopped me and said, “Feedback is a gift. But by just accepting the gift and giving it more thought at a later time, I’ve been able to pull out valuable pieces of input to apply to my work or approach.

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Rethinking Work Perks: 5 Things Employees Want More Than ‘Fun’ At Work

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Envoy’s “ Return to the Workplace Report ” states that “63% of employees say flexibility would make them feel more empowered. It adds productivity by creating a good environment while also showing value to our team members in that it’s truly a gift; they get to keep it even if they leave the company.”

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Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Talks About the Art of Making Accommodations

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You know, there was nothing fancy or special about our lifestyle. Gifted with an eye for design, Gebbia credits his teachers for fanning his natural creative flames. Gebbia reports that during various disasters, conflicts and tragedies, Airbnb hosts have housed more than 250,000 people in more than 100 countries. “If

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5 Productivity Products and Services to Boost Company Morale

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record in 2022 , reporting they’ve sold Apple watches to 30% of iPhone users—an unprecedented success rate. If you are superstitious, go for the money tree instead, which also makes a fun boss or employee gift around the holidays. If you or your employees don’t have an Apple Watch yet… it’s time. Or, try a fiddle leaf fig.

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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of small businesses surveyed reported the pandemic had a large or moderately negative effect on their business. The current report is part of a series of surveys designed to measure how the pandemic is affecting the nation’s small businesses, and the results are sobering. Census, 67.5% Photo courtesy of MOTSI.

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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants

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For couples who travel frequently between homes and businesses and have busy lifestyles, this could mean coordinating professional and private schedules across different time zones and in different regions around the world. What Are the Responsibilities of an Executive/Personal Assistants? An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life.

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How Happy Are You?

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I give high marks for every reporting trip (exploring!) We had a few last-minute gifts to buy. There’s a part of me that’s happy to report how I rallied toward the end of this experiment, that I’m on a run of sky-high scores. and most of the writing time (thinking!), but the feedback hours make me queasy. Laura was pregnant.

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