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by HappyQuotient | Mar 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
We all have tasks that we put off and put off, but actually accomplishing them is rarely as bad as we expect. Sometimes beating procrastination is about just getting over the initial hurdle. Instead of forcing yourself to tackle the entire task at once, focus on the...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s possible to be friends with someone who works for you, but you need to set boundaries. For example, there may be times when you’re privy to information that will affect your friend, but it would be improper for you to share it. To make the friendship...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 14, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Having a tense conversation brings up a lot of negative emotions, leaving you feeling like an active volcano. To prevent an outburst and stay in control of your emotions, physically ground yourself in your environment. One of the best ways to do this is to stand up...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It can be tough to leave work behind when you go home for the day, but having a routine can help. Before you leave the office, make a short phone call, sign a document, or respond to an email. This way you’ll end your day on a positive note of completion, and...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Employees who are enthusiastic about their work are more diligent and productive. But not everyone knows which aspects of their job they’re most excited about. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to push them to find out. Help employees reflect on their...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 11, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
To get your first speaking gig, you might be tempted to market yourself as a public speaker. But that approach could actually diminish your credibility. Audiences want to hear from authorities in a field, so conferences and other events aren’t looking for...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, INC, Management Tips, Trending, Wellness
These Young Co-Founders Dropped Out of School and Moved to a Surprising Place to Launch Their Telecom Startup “Your phone is smart, but you’re smarter,” co-founder Hunter Rosenblume says. “There’s a better way to pay for data.”...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Health, Inspire, Management Tips, Wellness
Doctors Feel Excluded from Health Care Value Efforts This article was originally published on HBR.org on Oct. 6th, 2017. Executive Summary U.S. hospitals and healthcare groups have experimented over the past decade with new management structures and alternative...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, INC, Inspire, Management Tips, Trending, Wellness
3 Reasons You Are Not As Successful As You Should Be This article originally appeared on Inc.com You should be more successful. Everybody wants to be successful in some way, shape, or form. The trouble is, most people want to be seen or known as successful–more...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Happiness, HBR, Health, Inspire, Management Tips, Wellness
This article originally appeared on – HBR.org Making Time to Really Listen to Your Patients Executive Summary Modern medicine’s true healing potential depends on a resource that is being systematically depleted: the time and capacity to truly listen to patients, hear...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, Hubspot, Inspire, Management Tips, Wellness
6 Interview Questions to Assess Emotional Intelligence This article was originally published on Hubspot. Despite what you might have come to believe after sorting through the internet’s seemingly bottomless slew of articles on the subject, emotional...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 7, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’ve got a packed calendar and an overflowing inbox, it’s tough to find time to think. But improving the quality of your ideas requires unstructured, reflective thinking. This activity helps you examine your assumptions and draw connections between...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 6, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
In an ideal world, your colleagues would give you direct, honest feedback. But if they’re not forthcoming, often you can find out what someone really thinks by watching their nonverbal cues. Learn to read facial expressions and body language to understand how...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 5, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Sometimes it feels impossible to stay focused at work. Mindfulness can help. Studies have shown that people who have a mindfulness routine are less distractible and better at concentrating. You can develop your own routine by scheduling three 10-minute mindfulness...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 4, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Giving feedback is tricky, but especially for creative work, where “good” may be subjective. The next time you have to provide input on a piece of creative work, such as a design prototype or a website mock-up, start by signaling that your opinion is...
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by HappyQuotient | Mar 1, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s hard to think clearly when you’re under stress. Your blood pressure and heart rate rise, adrenaline and cortisol flood your body, and your survival instincts kick in — all of which interfere with decision making. To avoid making bad decisions...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 28, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Negotiations are won in the preparation. And a key part of preparing is figuring out what relevant information you don’t have. Of course, you need to research your counterpart, their organization, and the context, but think about what details might be useful....
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 27, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Working with a narcissist is hard, but mentoring one can be especially challenging. Your instinct as a mentor may be to criticize the narcissist, to put them in their place, but this typically makes a self-absorbed person defensive — prompting even more...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 26, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
We all think we have too much to do, and not enough time to do it. But you’ll never feel on top of things if you don’t have clear priorities in the first place. Start assessing your priorities by taking inventory of the work you do: Which tasks are more...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 25, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re a working parent, it can be helpful to have the flexibility to work remotely. But your in-office colleagues may wonder just how much you’re getting done. To help the boss and coworkers appreciate your work, provide small, clear signals that...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 22, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When work is intense, it’s easy to beat yourself up for letting things slip at the office or at home. But doing so can make the stress worse. Have self-compassion instead: Accept that you’re in an acute period of work stress and notice — don’t...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 21, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Going on vacation? To get the most out of your time away, keep your phone out of sight and mind. Research shows the mere presence of a phone stresses us out, even if we aren’t using it. (Plus, moving your job from an office to a beach is no holiday at all.) Set...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re under intense stress, it’s normal to have a short fuse. But don’t take your stress out on whoever happens to be nearby — whether it’s your assistant, family members, or direct reports. Making them bear the brunt of your...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 19, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
“Bring me solutions, not problems.” Many well-meaning managers have said it, intending to keep employees from simply complaining about work issues. But employees can take it to mean they should cover up an issue if they don’t have a way to fix it. So...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Most of us know that staying productive in the office requires recharging away from it. The hard part is doing it. Even if you go home at a decent hour, you may find yourself checking email or reading one last report. To forget about what’s happening at work,...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you and your team are facing a chronic challenge, you might be tempted to take control and vehemently argue for the solution you think will work, or to offer ideas indirectly and let your team take ownership of the issue. Neither of these extremes is optimal....
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Research shows that women are far more likely to achieve their professional ambitions if their partner supports them (or if they stay single). But even for women whose partner is committed to equality, it’s difficult to navigate the challenges of a dual-career...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When working on a global team, it’s easy to focus on the ways that you and your colleagues are different. But rather than thinking about what sets you apart, emphasize what you have in common. This will draw you closer to your colleagues and make you more...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 11, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s frustrating to work with someone who doesn’t listen. Whether your colleague interrupts you, rambles on, or seems distracted, the impact is the same: You feel ignored, and the chances of misunderstandings increase. But you can encourage your colleague...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s important to encourage your employees to take time off. Make it clear to them that this is a business issue — not just a personal one. Use a few minutes in a team meeting to share some of the research on the benefits of vacation, such as higher...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 7, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
We all want to find meaning in what we do. As a manager, you can help your team members foster this inner sense of purpose by asking them a few simple questions: What are you good at? What do you take on because you believe you’re the best person to do it? What...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 6, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When an employee comes to you asking for a flexible schedule, you might be tempted to say yes. But giving one person tailor-made working conditions can easily be perceived as favoritism. Before saying yes (or no), ask yourself three questions: What is the employee...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Busy sales managers tend to deliver a curt message to their reps: “Get better and sell more.” This feedback may work for some salespeople, but not for most. Instead of asking your reps “What’s closing this month, and how can we make those deals...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 4, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you need to come up with a new idea, stop trying to think of the best one. Instead, imagine the worst idea possible: What would be the wrong way to solve this problem? What do our customers absolutely not want? How could we make all of our stakeholders angry? Try...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
The next time you feel that you’ve royally messed something up at work, avoid self-flagellation and think about what you can learn from it. Don’t interpret setbacks as “I’m not cut out for this challenge.” Instead, tell yourself, “I...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, HBR, Health, Management Tips, Podcasts, Wellness
Couples That Work from Women at Work #Podcast by Harvard Business Review This article + podcast was originally published on HBR.org. From the Women at Work podcast: Listen and subscribe to our podcast via Apple Podcasts | Google Play | RSS Download this podcast...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. It’s especially difficult if clients don’t pay you on time. You can avoid most problems by putting a contract in place before you start an assignment. Don’t...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Leaders play a significant role in helping employees understand why their jobs matter, but it’s not just about connecting their work to a larger purpose. You can also do it by demonstrating curiosity: Explore, ask questions, and engage people on their ideas...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 28, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Friendships in the office can be tricky. When the boundaries are blurred between the professional and the personal, there’s a chance for feelings and team performance to be hurt. But just because there is potential for messy entanglements doesn’t mean you...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 25, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Difficult conversations are challenging in part because you don’t know if or when the discussion will go off the rails. To make sure things go smoothly, agree on a code of conduct with your counterpart beforehand. At a minimum, suggest no interrupting, no...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 24, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you take on your first manager role, people will be watching. What you think, what you say, and how you show up can have a direct impact on those you’re leading. It’s important to project calmness, confidence, and competence, even if you feel stressed...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
You know the stress case — the one who’s always overwhelmed, overstretched, and overextended. They aren’t easy to work with, but you probably don’t have a choice. Whether you regard your colleague with annoyance or sympathy, you can help them...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 22, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re brought in to turn around a team or business unit, the deck might feel as if it’s stacked against you. If your predecessor failed, how will you succeed? First off, to effectively lead a turnaround, resist the temptation to emotionally distance...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 21, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Returning to a company you used to work for can be a smart career move. But don’t assume you will pick up right where you left off. Reset expectations — both yours and others’. Demonstrate that you’ve grown, and establish yourself as a more...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s nice to have fast-acting employees on your team. But some people have such a deep need to get things resolved that they move too quickly and make a mess. They may secure a bad deal just to say they’ve done it, or issue a faulty directive so that they...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Conversations about promotions can be tense — both for the person asking and for you, the manager. Your first instinct might be to consider whether the employee is a “good fit” for the new role, but it’s better to focus on their skills. Ask...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly given small opportunities to build up or put down our coworkers. If we’re introducing two colleagues, telling a story about how a meeting went, or sharing a colleague’s project, how we talk about others can...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Many people let their personal relationships fall by the wayside as they focus on their careers and start a family. Yet research shows that we are more successful in our careers when we’re supported by a foundation of strong, stable friendships. Don’t run...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 15, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Drawing the line on personalization … What does a company owe its workers? … The novel drug dilemma. Description — Drawing the line on personalization … What does a company owe its workers? … The novel drug dilemma. Description of...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 14, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Researcher Ethan Rouen discovers that rank-and-file employees understand the boss deserves a big salary, but only when the number is fully explained. Description — Researcher Ethan Rouen discovers that rank-and-file employees understand the boss deserves a big...
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