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Why Accepting Failure Is Necessary The phrase “failure is not an option” is a common cliche often used to motivate people to succeed. But forbidding failure does not prevent it. A mindset that denies failure might actually detract from long-term success. |
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How Tech Companies Can Make Gamification Go to Work for Them Gamification isn’t just about leaderboards and having fun at work. This technique has become an increasingly valuable business practice for understanding which behaviors will drive desired outcomes. From increasing sales to getting more feedback from users, gamification is establishing real worth. |
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Dealing with Competent Jerks and Lovable Fools in the Workplace Can you work with someone you don't like? Given the nature of today's workplaces, we are not asked these questions before starting to work with our subordinates or bosses. In most cases, employees or managers are expected to quickly get along with the teams to which they are assigned. |
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What to Do When Your Team Isn't Meeting Expectations Steve Berczuk writes that it’s worth thinking about what your assumptions are when you feel like a person or a team isn’t meeting expectations. With the right context, you can focus on solving problems. Without it, the best you can do is try to establish blame. |
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What to Do (and What Not to Do) When an Employee Resigns When an employee resigns, you have work to do. You have to determine the impact, figure out a transfer plan, and ensure that work in progress continues. But this isn't all about you and your remaining employees—there's a lot still left to do for the departing employee. Read on for transition tips. |
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Can Steve Jobs' Reality Distortion Field Help You Be Extraordinary? The reality distortion field (RDF) was said to be Steve Jobs' ability—with a mix of charm, charisma, bravado, hyperbole, marketing, appeasement, and persistence—to convince himself and others to believe almost anything. Anuj Magazine looks at how RDF can help you be extraordinary in your profession. |
