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4 Ways to Mitigate the Effects of Context Switching

Context switching is unavoidable, but you can learn to do it less often and train yourself to get back on track faster after each switch.

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The 4 Phases of Project and Culture Shock

The first days/weeks of a new project can buzz with excitement and anticipation. But the honeymoon phase doesn't last forever.

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What Exactly Is “Experience”?

Experience mostly affects us in ways that we aren’t conscious of. The more we have, the easier it is to intuit the relationship between patterns and outcomes — to make a correct sn

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An Introvert’s Perspective

'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' by Susan Cain explores how introverts make it in an essentially extroverted world.

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Ready to Disconnect on Vacation? 6 To-Dos Before Leaving the Office

Disconnecting from work can be difficult, even on vacation. Here are a few things I do before leaving to make it easier.

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Grade School Math – I’m Doing It Wrong?

An explanation of the Lattice Multiplication Method and the Partial Quotients Division Method.

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Product Review: Nest Protect

I protect my house with Nest Protect and run my furnace with Nest Thermostat. I find the products to be intuitive, easy to install, and very thoughtful.

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Inspiration & Insights from 2013

I was reminded this year to be a student, change attitudes through action, strive for balance, and focus on value delivered rather than work completed.

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My Six Favorite Words for Getting Better at Things

I’ve created a ritual in my drive for personal and professional improvement. My personal retrospective comes in the form of a simple, six-word question: What could I have done bett

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Delegation: The Challenges and the Opportunities

Done right, delegation creates a win-win situation by amplifying your own effectiveness and creating growth opportunities for the people who work with you.

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Mental Math Tricks — Find the Day of the Week a Given Date Falls On

It's easy to find the day of the week that a given date falls on if you're willing to do a little memorization and arithmetic.

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3 Tips for Overcoming Shyness at Conferences

Meeting people doesn't come naturally for me, so here are three ways I'm intentional about preparing and pushing myself while at conferences.

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