From time to time we need to re-evaluate what fills our days and question if we’re being consistent with who we are…or who we want to be.This is a brief overview of why and how to quickly identify and minimize dissonance.  Skip to the end for...
Topics: Happiness, Productivity

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Most people could use more career independence.  Many have some big idea they want to offer the world.  A few thrive on building authority by taking on greater responsibility.But these do not necessarily go hand-in-hand—they often make for a..
Topics: Business, Happiness

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This summer, Cutter Benchmark Review invited me to create a workplace productivity survey with Joe Feller.  We were able to collect some interesting data and publish our analysis of it.Normally $50, I’m able to offer both mine and Joe’s...
Topics: Business, Email, Productivity, Social Media, Technology

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Do you deliver or do you delight?  The difference–and this applies to personal relationships as well as it does to business—is all about thoughtfulness.When I look at who I value most, the top of the top are thoughtfulness personified, and...
Topics: Business, Happiness

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Last week I offered advice on selecting and contacting panelists.  Once the panel is formed, most people slack off until the day before the event.Don’t.  Here’s what to do next to create a great experience for your audience and panelists...
Topics: Business

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