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There’s no shortage of personality types in the workplace, and over my own career, I have encountered many different performers, colleagues, and leaders. At work, there are always problems to be ...

A therapist agrees to work with a client on two specific problems over the course of a three-month engagement. In the first month, the two specific problems are solved. The therapist and client ...

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...

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