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Every day, we drop acronyms all around us, saving many people time while unwittingly confusing others. In this episode, I share a brief perspective on the risks and rewards of using acronyms. If you h

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We may be the root cause of our co-workers struggle to concentrate. Throughout the day, professionals disrupt each other thoughtlessly. In this episode, I provide a list of considerations we need to

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Sometimes, its easier to say nothing. However, if enough people go silent, the negative impact may spread unnoticed. Whether its getting quiet quitters to voice their concerns or people to share som

The catchy term of quiet quitters seems to have quickly spread and taken hold. Though it is widely discussed, its not clear if the banter centers more on a long list of symptoms. In this episode, I

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