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According to Harvard Business Review, one advantage of being a leader is getting more time to macro-manage. It’s the opposite of micromanaging, in the sense where you get a bird’s eye.

At the core of everything… Communication is the key skill that keeps the world spinning (not up for debate). Harvard Business Review recently found that spurts of rapid-fire communication, with intervals of silence, leads to higher performance.

According to Harvard Business Review, 67% of executives have struggled with managerial perfectionism.

Saying thank you to coworkers for a gift that you received is important. Not doing so will make you look unappreciative and could lower the morale of the team. When in doubt, always show gratitude!

Writing a thank you note to coworkers for a gift or even for their contribution to a project is a great way to build positive relationships at work. The most important thing is to express sincere gratitude.

Authenticity inspires loyalty and engagement. And when start to being your true self, you’ll feel connected to your work, team, and organization.

For most of us writing the cover letter is the least anticipated part of applying for a job. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, it should be the highlight of your application process. This is your opportunity to shine and boast about yourself.

Learn the ONE crucial skill behind Pixar's creative process, identified by Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull.

You’ve probably heard that cliché statement, “Feedback is a gift!” from mentors, supervisors, and bosses more times than you care to remember. Sure it’s catchy, but is it true?

According to the Oxford University Press, listening means to “take notice of and act on what someone says.” While hearing refers to “the faculty of perceiving sounds.” Spot the difference?

In an office setting, you know overcommitting is a recipe for disaster. Apply that same mindset while working from home. We understand that saying “uh-uh” doesn’t come naturally, but communicating a healthy no will avoid burning out.

People can pick up when your body language and words don’t align. Your negative or positive facial expressions say much more than your actual words.