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8 must-have leadership traits for current and future leaders

Insperity

Leaders have a lot of responsibilities on their plate and they often assume they can multitask successfully in a remote environment. Do they make it a regular practice to schedule time for certain tasks, or are they always trying to multitask? Accept feedback and constructive criticism well. Do they fail to meet goals?

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Neurofeedback is the newest mental health hack among entrepreneurs. Here’s why

Work Life

Multitasking can take a mental toll, and I feel like I need to be especially careful about my nervous system and brain health—aka protect my attention span—as I’m switching between so many tasks in a day.

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Managing remote teams: 9 tips to handle difficult conversations over distances

Insperity

Maintain eye contact and don’t multitask on other projects. Just as employees need to hear constructive criticism to improve, they also need to hear positive feedback to stay engaged and motivated, and to understand how you view their performance. Appear engaged. Be prepared. This is exactly what we’re looking for, so keep it up.

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Saying No to More: Why Giving Your Brain Space to Wander Improves Your Productivity

Success

Construct: Make something new in your mind. The idea that you can be lost in thought, staring out of a window—without frantically scribbling notes—and still be having important breakthroughs is foreign in our go-go-go multitasking professional climate. Let your mind wander and find a new idea, goal or dream.

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Ultimate guide to being a good boss

Work Life

Another important aspect of communication is feedback, which should be shared early, often, and constructively. Good bosses provide feedback that is constructive, focused, and specific. This means ruthlessly eliminating low priorities, distractions, and multitasking. Celebrate the wins!

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11 Tips For Better and Positive Work Performance

Vantage Circle

Dropping the idea of Multitasking: The concept of multitasking is an unrealistic ideal that we often set to become more productive at work. According to studies, multitasking leads to as much as a 40% drop in productivity. But instead of improving productivity, it has the opposite effect.

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3 Simple Self-Care Questions to Address Burnout Before You, Well, Burn Out

Success

Here are a few energy drains I’m willing to bet you could reduce: Multitasking Mindlessly scrolling social media Overconsuming news Talking negatively to and about yourself Trying to do things perfectly Making tons of decisions (and trying to make each one perfectly). I’m not suggesting that at all.