Wed.Sep 04, 2024

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How to Break Bad Habits by Replacing Them

Success

We all have that bad habit we just can’t shake, from sneaking a cigarette even though you quit smoking 20 years ago, to eating your feelings in a bowl of ice cream at 11 p.m. But what if you don’t know how to break bad habits? Some experts point to habit replacement, rather than elimination, as a more doable strategy for change. After all, not only are we creatures of habit, but we aren’t the best at resisting temptation, in many forms.

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Remote Work Doesn’t Have To Be Hard According To This CEO

Allwork

Transitioning to remote work requires dedicated training programs for managers to shift from traditional oversight to output-based management while ensuring a supportive culture. Effective remote management hinges on focusing on results rather than physical presence, employing asynchronous communication, structured meetings, and fostering emotional connections.

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Charm La’Donna Knows All the Right Moves When It Comes to Creativity and Collaboration

Success

Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers Tour was a visual spectacle, a groundbreaking hip-hop opera hailed for its intricacies and ambitiousness. For two hours each night, Lamar and a swarm of dancers interacted in finely tuned movements; one critic said it was like “watching the engine of a fine-tuned Mercedes.” Few rappers have achieved, or even attempted, a choreographed production of such scale.

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What Does Coworking’s Suburban Shift Mean For The Future Of Work?

Allwork

Technological advancements, increased remote work culture, and cost efficiencies are propelling the growth of coworking spaces in rural and suburban areas. These spaces can boost local economies by fostering entrepreneurship, reducing brain drain, and providing communal support and resources, alongside environmental benefits due to reduced commuting.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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6 Steps for Creating an LLC for Your Business

Success

I started working with a new editing client in 2022 as a freelance journalist. He didn’t bat an eye when I told him my rate to copy edit his legal blog. And, he eventually went on retainer with me. I wanted to be able to attract more clients like him: professional, willing to value creative services and easy to work with. So I decided to up my game professionally.

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WeWork Faces Eviction in Brazil Amid Rent Dispute

Allwork

Brazil’s HBR Realty has filed an eviction action against flexible workspace provider WeWork, citing a breach of lease agreement by failure to pay rent for the HBR Corporate Faria Lima building in São Paulo. A securities finding reveals the eviction action comes after repeated attempts from HBR to collect overdue rent from WeWork. The firm did not disclose the exact amount owed, but confirmed the issuance of several notices demanding immediate payment.

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Looming Strike Threatens Supply Chain As Port Workers Protest Workplace Automations

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Commercial port workers, represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), are prepared to strike over the introduction of technology that automates work processes and potentially threatens human jobs. A contract covering longshore workers across the East and Gulf Coasts is set to expire at the end of September, and the stakes of reaching an agreement over contract disputes are high.

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Shared Parental Leave (still) failing to deliver for working dads

Workplace Insight

New research suggests that Shared Parental Leave (SPL) has failed to encourage greater take-up or longer leave by fathers, prompting calls for policy reform. Introduced in April 2015, SPL was designed to let parents share the load of looking after their children, giving fathers a greater role at home and encouraging mothers to get back to work sooner.

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Germany Offering Lucrative New Incentives To Delay Retirement

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Germany’s cabinet has approved a pension reform designed to encourage workers who are nearing retirement to stay in the labor market longer. Reuters reports that the reform features several incentives for workers who choose to delay their retirement. These incentives have been designed to relieve some of the economic pressures stemming from an ageing population and workforce shortages.

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Episode 543: Pete Steinberg Talks About Leadership Shock and Overcoming Leadership Challenges

Productivityist

In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I sit down with Pete Steinberg to explore a phenomenon affecting many leaders today—what Pete calls “leadership shock.” Despite their best efforts, many leaders find themselves feeling confused, exhausted, and ineffective. Pete sheds light on this issue, which arises when leaders are not intentional in their leadership approach, leading to systematic problems within their organizations.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Millions of parents face work struggles due to children’s mental health challenges

Workplace Insight

Millions of parents across the UK are finding it increasingly difficult to balance work responsibilities with the demands of caring for children who suffer from mental health issues, according to a new poll. In the UK, approximately 2.5 million children are grappling with mental health issues, a statistic that has significant repercussions for their families.

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3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter

TED Talks

Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hunter. The middle school for boys that he founded centers on a program that helps redefine masculinity through what he calls the three "Cs" -- confidence, communication and community. He shares the growth he's seen when boys are encouraged to explore their own empathy -- and how it could lead to a more just world.

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