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Five Types of Music that Can Improve Your Productivity

I've found five kinds of audio experiences that help me stay more productive at work, and there's research to back that up.

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60 Days of Questions – An Experiment

Every time I asked a question, I considered: "Am I glad I did that?" I learned a lot about how to ask questions and found myself doing it more than ever.

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Choosing Your First Full-Time Job – Five Tips from a Recent College Grad

How do you know when a post-college job offer is right for you? Know your values and learn about company culture to find a workplace where you thrive.

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On Taking a Step Back: Gracefully Managing Your Commitments When Everything is a Little Too Much

It’s frustrating when you can't keep up with commitments. Self-grace, communication, and humility can go a long way when it feels like things are falling apart.

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Unpacking the Confidence Code, Part 4 – Instilling Confidence in Others

While each of us may begin with a certain amount confidence due to our gender, genetics, and nurture, anyone’s confidence levels can increase.

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Unpacking the Confidence Code, Part 3 – Defining Confidence

If you ask scientists and academics to define "optimism", you’ll get a fairly consistent answer. The same goes other basic qualities– but not confidence.

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Unpacking The Confidence Code, Part 2 – Exploring the Confidence Gap

Research shows a significant confidence gap between men and women. Why is this, and what can we do to address it in ourselves?

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Helping a Coworker with Grief in the Long Term

It's not easy to know how to help a grieving coworker. And as the months go by, we either don't know what to say or we think everything is alright.

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Thoughts on Coming Out During Job Interviews

My hands trembled as I stepped into the office, looking for any signs that I might not be welcome — a strange look at my short hair and gender-neutral clothing, a disapproving glan

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3 Ways I’m Honing my Presentation Skills by Building Good Habits

Each of these approaches has helped me build good speaking habits and feel more comfortable and confident giving talks. I love giving talks, and I'm excited to keep getting better

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Plowing Through Procrastination & Facing Down Anxiety

Shouldering burdens on your own, especially when you are stuck, is not healthy or productive. Step back, review your situation, and pull in a friend. Just getting out of your own h

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A Spreadsheet for Breaking Down & Tracking Big Goals

I find it easier to achieve my goals when I define them, break them down, and use simple tools to visualize and measure my progress. Here's a spreadsheet I've been using for goal t

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