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Social Media May Deprive Us Of The Benefits Of Boredom

The Horizons Tracker

Alas, research from the University of Bath shows that social media means that this isn’t always the outcome. The researchers explain that it is not superficial boredom that results in heightened creativity, but profound boredom, and the use of social media can prevent us from progressing from one state to the other.

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In-Demand Jobs for 2023: Which Career Paths Are Worth Pursuing?

HR Digest

Currently, there are certain top careers for 2023 that are expected to be in high demand. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to make a career change, this article will provide valuable information and guidance to help you make informed decisions about your future. These include: 1.

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First Look: Leadership Books for March 2024

Leading Blog

In our personal lives, social media has us keeping score by likes and followers. But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health. Managers keep score of a range of business metrics: market share, revenue, profit margin, growth rate.

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Pre-New Year is Smart Time to Forge Career Strategy for 2015.

Rich Gee Group

Bottom line, you need to develop a career strategy during the month of December to know who your targeting, what you will do, where you will go, when you will do it, and how you will track your progress. Also, check all of your current (and past) social media like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Foursquare, etc.

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37 Questions to Ask Yourself When Your Team Lacks Energy

Let's Grow Leaders

” If you’re full of energy, but your team looks like they need a good shot of red bull to get going, ask yourself these questions. 37 Questions to Ask Yourself if Your Team Lacks Energy. How do I advocate for them and their careers? Now that I think about it, it’s always in a negative context.”

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Social Media Demystified

N2Growth Blog

If you find all the noise around social media to be confusing, rest assured that you’re not alone. If you adapted to desktop computers, fax machines, cell phones and the Internet, then I suggest you need to view social media as the next progression on the continuim of advancement.

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Wellbeing at Work

Leading Blog

If you follow this blog, it is obvious to you that this impacts relationship, creativity and innovation, energy, and trust. Interestingly, Gallup found that the most important element is career wellbeing. Career Wellbeing: You Like What You Do Every Day. “ Make wellbeing part of career development conversations.

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