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Why People Give Unwanted Advice—and What to Do about It Asking for advice and getting it unsolicited are two different things. Usually, people who give unwanted advice truly are trying to help. But if you're on the receiving end, it may not seem that way. Don't be too hasty to jump to your response. Read on to learn how to deal with these advice-givers. |
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Personal Kanban—I Think I’m Doing It Wrong A kanban board seems like the perfect way to visualize your tasks and organize priorities. But what happens when the backlog starts to get overwhelming? How do you stop the kanban board from becoming a task board? And how do you account for all the little tasks that weasel their way in every day? |
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Make Your Life More Agile Agile has taken software and the tech industry by storm. But agile doesn't have to be a godsend for just those working in the tech industry or with various shades of software. Consider these four agile tenets as best practices for your business and personal life, too. |
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