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8th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in Career Advice, Self-development, Self Improvement, Business

! People who multitask are actually less productive than people who focus on one thing at a time... ummm interesting, I guess it is time to rethink.
- Multitasking Makes You Less Productive | Women's Health News Blog: Latest Health Headlines and Tips to Stay Healthy
  
  The best way to tackle your to-do list: Divide and conquer Juggling fifty different projects at once might make you feel like Superwoman-but don't get a hero complex just yet. According to a recent study from researchers at the University of Utah, people who multitask are actually less productive than people who focus on one thing at a time.
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- Neel Upadhyaya
  This is an idea that's been getting a lot of traction recently. The concept of "mindful" thinking is an interesting idea but it's very hard for us to do. Maria Konnikova talks about this specifically in her book Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes http://www.mariakonnikova.com/book/
  
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- Serena Rizzo
  I have revisited this too lately. I used to think I was great at multitasking, but now I prefer to do whatever I do well and without too many distractions.
  As stated in the article, something that turned to help out a lot when trying to juggle too much was making lists: I try to make an everyday list of what I accomplish daily and one for the day after.
  
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- Serena Rizzo
  Neel, have you read the book?I am curious to know how Sherlock Holmes fits here...
  
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- Neel Upadhyaya
  I've not read it yet but I did listen to this interview in which she describes single tasking and being mindful http://www.podfeed.net/episode/Little+Atoms+265++Maria+Konnikova++Mastermind+How+to+Think+Like+Sherlock+Holmes/3868279
  
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8th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in Career, Self-development, Motivation, Management

Half of workers say they are treated rudely at their job at least once a week, up from just a quarter in 1998.... wow
- Career Advice: How to Deal With Rude Coworkers | Women's Health News Blog: Latest Health Headlines and Tips to Stay Healthy
  
  Rudeness is on the rise at work. Shut it down with these tricks Gossiping, bullying, backstabbing-no, this isn't high school. It's the workplace. Half of workers say they are treated rudely at their job at least once a week, up from just a quarter in 1998, according to a recent article published in the Harvard Business Review.
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8th February 2013 Sheryl Axline in Psychology, Education, Management, Advice

Are you a Warrior” or a “Worrier”? Interesting research suggesting that our genetics contribute to how we experience stress, and therefore how we behave in stressful situations. Warriors thrive on intense pressure while worriers need to acclimate gradually.
- Why Can Some Kids Handle Pressure While Others Fall Apart?
  
  So this year, Muthler is opting Noah out of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, using a broad religious and ethical exemption. Just knowing he won't be taking the tests in March has put Noah in a better frame of mind about school. "The pressure is off his shoulders now," his mother said.
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7th February 2013 Natali Markovic in Social Networking

in case you didn't know:)
- First, There Was The Internet. - Društvene Mreže - Locastic Blog
  
  Founded in 1969. by the US Department of Defense, it was known as ARPANET (Advanced Research Project Agency, while „net" stands for the network) and its goal was to connect certain computers in The States. A bit later, it was 1989. when World Wide Web was made by Tim Berners-Lee in CERN, Switzerland.
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- Karen von Grabowiecki
  the good old essentials :) actually there were some things that I did in fact not know. Thanks!
  
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- Natali Markovic
  a must read:)
  
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7th February 2013 Ina Stanciu in Leadership, Talent Management, Growth Oriented

How about this? Do you agree with the statements in this article?
- 3 Reasons to Grow the Talent You Have Into the Leaders You Need
  
  Almost three years ago, Neil Nicoll, President and CEO of YMCA said in Finding Leaders for America's Nonprofits: Commentaries , "Until [we] become much more intentional about development of internal talent, we are doomed to an ever-growing leadership deficit."
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7th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in Business, Self Improvement

Street cred :)
- 6 Ways to Enhance Your Credibility
  
  Your success in business is directly proportional to how quickly (and how well) you can establish credibility with your customers, investors, and colleagues. A while back, I had a conversation about credibility with Randall Murphy, president of the professional development firm Acclivus. Here's my interpretation of his ideas: 1.
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7th February 2013 Guðný uðmundsdóttir in Career

Does free time equal stress?

http://gudnyg.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/free-time-stress/
- Free time = Stress?
  
  Last weekend I ran into a guy who hasn't been working for a year and a half. He worked for years in a well paid job and now he just does what he wants to do. I've been thinking about that a lot since then. The thing is, I am a student right now.
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- Serena Rizzo
  Guony, I think it is the way you take it that makes the difference.
  
  I also feel like I need to be busy all the time and commit to several different activities, inside and outside work.
  As you mentioned, I think it is partially related to the fact that society imposes these rhythms, but I also believe I am more inclined to be "busy" by nature.
  I think the challenge is accepting what your natural rhythms are and transform them into activities that make you feel good.
  Some friends of mine,… Read more who work as artists or dance instructors only, find it really easy to accept they don't have "specific activities" to perform (i.e. go to school every day or go to an office) when they have free time.
  So, to sum it up: it is challenging but I personally like to believe it's possible to face this with no stress with some self control.
  
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- Guðný uðmundsdóttir
  That's true, it is all about our attitude towards things. I didn't realize until today that I felt guilty about this but now my challenge will be to relax and learn to enjoy this time, without feeling like I'm lazy and unproductive :)
  
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- Jean McCormick
  Serena's point is powerful-accept what your rhythms are and then work with it. For some people, down time, chill times is critical to achieve success. For others, it's frightening and not necessary. Know who you are.
  
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7th February 2013 Diana Richards in Music Industry, Entertainment, Women, Female Leadership

Today I was reading this article and thought - are we comfortable with these stereotypes, did we create them, do we fuel them, or should we fight against them? Just a sample: 'Apparently, women are candy, honey, chocolate, cherry pie (natch, wink, clever) and brown sugar, to name a small sample of what's shaking behind cupboard doors. '
- 5 'Crimes' Perpetrated Against Women in Rock Music
  
  We know the "sad tale" of "Runaround Sue," but what about her side of the story? Maybe Sue just wasn't that into you, maybe she had her eye on Mustang Sally the entire time, or maybe, just maybe, she was sick of being your little, baby candy girl angel with the luscious peaches.
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6th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in News, Europe, Economics, Economist

A quick, essential and comprehensive overview of the EU market
- Taking Europe's pulse
  
  Europe's economies CurrencyEconomyGDP per personUnemploymentYouth unemploymentDebtPublic debtBudget balancePrimary balanceGrowthLatest GDP change2012 GDP...
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6th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in Economics, Business

Great study - much talked about. Worth knowing
- The Big Mac index
  
  Authoritative weekly newspaper focusing on international politics and business news and opinion.
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- Karen von Grabowiecki
  it is quite remarkable how something that "silly" became an actual standard!
  
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8th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in Career Advice, Self-development, Self Improvement, Business

8th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in Career, Self-development, Motivation, Management

8th February 2013 Sheryl Axline in Psychology, Education, Management, Advice

7th February 2013 Natali Markovic in Social Networking

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7th February 2013 Karen von Grabowiecki in Business, Self Improvement

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7th February 2013 Diana Richards in Music Industry, Entertainment, Women, Female Leadership

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