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SUCCESS Gives Back: Promoting Literacy in At-Risk Communities

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A few years ago, a volunteer delivering magazines and comic books for the nonprofit MagLiteracy delivered some reading material to a homeless shelter in Boston. But on this particular day, the boy decided to pick up a magazine from the volunteer’s stack. The volunteer came across a young boy who had never shown an interest in reading.

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I’m Learning That I Can Do Hard Things

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I wasn’t expecting the promotion when it came—partially because, like so many other women, I had undervalued my growth and contributions. From learning how to effectively communicate with a team of diverse personalities and backgrounds to understanding when collaboration becomes too focused on meetings and not on the work itself.

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Bankrupt and Facing a $100 million Lawsuit, This Entrepreneur Learned the Power of Grit

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Promotions are based on who you are becoming.”. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. The post Bankrupt and Facing a $100 million Lawsuit, This Entrepreneur Learned the Power of Grit appeared first on SUCCESS. “That’s not the best thing for the whole team.

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A Playful Office Doesn’t Have To Look Like a Playground

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Workplace fun benefits employees’ health and well-being, increases engagement, promotes collaboration, and fosters creativity. This article was written by Perkins Eastman Design Strategy for Work Design Magazine. Play. Play can be a vital component of a thriving, creative, and engaged office culture. Humans are innately drawn to it.

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Design For Human Aspirations To Attract All Generations

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Effective learning and mentoring require physical proximity; remote work can limit these, especially for junior employees, leading to reduced feedback and learning opportunities which impacts organizational competitiveness. This article was written by Shive-Hattery’s Michelle Jones for Work Design Magazine.

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How To Create A Happy Workplace? Business Environment Design Matters

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Visionary leaders recognize that an employee-focused environment promoting happiness and engagement enhances productivity, sales, and retention, thereby improving the company’s overall performance. This article was written by Brittany Clark and Andrew McQuilkin of BHDP Architecture for Work Design Magazine.

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I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture

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Both practices seem like a great way to promote rest. This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. The post I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture appeared first on SUCCESS. Should we wait for America to have its Great Rest Revolution?

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