Sat.Apr 12, 2025

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Why delegating tasks is so hard—and how to get better at it

Work Life

At least half of the people I coach identify delegation as an area that theyd like to improve. Delegating can be a real challenge becauselet’s face itit’s tough to let go of control. Many of us believe that if we want something done right, we have to do it ourselves. Plus, it takes effort to explain the task, trust someone else to do it, and then follow up.

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Go Go Gadget

Success

If you are one of the 41% of Americans who work remotely at least part of the time, you may be focused on designing the most comfortable and efficient workspace possible. Part of this involves keeping your utility bills affordable, and reducing energy usage can help. In addition to unplugging office equipment when you arent using it, you can upgrade your home office with smart tech tools to maximize sustainability, convenience and even style.

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Why paying for shipping is an effective form of economic resistance

Work Life

I couldnt tell you what my very first purchase from Amazon wasalthough I know it was a book and that I purchased it on my 7-pound laptop using a dial-up modem that took several minutes to connect me to Al Gores internet. Im certain I was delighted to receive my purchase about a week later, even though I was paying for shipping. Not only does this memory prove that I have officially reached my back-in-my-day!

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Saying ‘No’ Might Equal a ‘Yes’ When it Comes to Promotions 

Success

Its a word we often come to dread, avoid or fearespecially when it comes to saying it to your boss. But what if a no now might actually create a yes later? It might even be the backbone principle of setting healthy boundaries in the workplace, and you might be surprised how many times the word no might open doors you never expected. Why no gets a bad rap Your first exposure to no was probably in your childhood when your loved ones used it to protect you from outside forces that could cause you p

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Why Tax Day hits singles harder—and what’s finally starting to change

Work Life

Tax Day is right around the corneran annual reminder that without the option to file jointly, singles pay more per dollar earned than married people. Tax advantages are just one of more than 1,000 legal and economic benefits married couples enjoy, a disparity worsened by marketplace and employer practices. Despite its disadvantages, single living is on the rise.

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New WHO Guidance Calls for Paradigm Shift in Mental Health Policy

Mad in America

O n March 25, the World Health Organization published a 44-page document, Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans , that reflects the ongoing work of global activists who have fought for a paradigm shift in mental health. The publication was WHOs first comprehensive mental health guidance it has issued in 20 years, and it puts human rights at the center of its call for fundamental changes in global mental health policies.

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5 ways to cultivate curiosity and become a better leader

Work Life

Curiosity isnt just a valuable personality traitits a leadership superpower. In a business environment where innovation dictates success, curiosity serves as the catalyst for breakthroughs and industry reinvention. Yet, despite its transformative potential, curiosity remains one of the most undervalued tools in leadership today. According to a Harvard Business Review study, curiosity fosters openness and collaboration while reducing decision-making errors.