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Why do some talented executives fail?

Coaching Tip

In their book, Maximum Success: Changing the Twelve Behavior Patterns That Keep You From Getting Ahead , James Waldroop and Timothy Butler identify twelve behavior patterns--what they call "Achilles' heels" — that can harm, or seriously hinder, a person's career development. 1) Never Feeling Good Enough. "In

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Make Work Meaningful for Your Freelancers, Too

Harvard Business Review

I want to be able to sink my teeth into a project, without dealing with office politics and the constant interruption of new projects that need immediate help. I like to have control over my work schedule and actually find I work better at home with intermittent meetings. I want ownership of my work and my life.”