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The color-coded wires

Seth Godin Blog

Yes, it saves time and effort to embrace mise en place and get your workspace right. The Beatles recorded some of their best work there, and I have no idea if it was a rat’s nest of tangled wires, or if each wire was labeled, coded and perfectly aligned. Just as I have no idea if Eliot Peper writes his novels in Scrivener or Word.

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The Lockdown Unlocks Real Work

Markovitz Consulting

He diverted a container that was en route to the US with $400,000 worth of shoes to Africa, where he unloaded everything at a loss. With too little structure, you have chaos —no one knows what needs to be done, who’s responsible for doing it, or even what the goals are.

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Why unlimited annual leave is a lie

Asamby Consulting

It's en vogue in certain industries, and if you don't offer it, you seem less attractive than the next best company. Here's why I think it's just another New Work PR stunt of publicity seeking companies. What is unlimited vacation An employer grants its employees unlimited annual leave. No pressure. Check out our privacy policy.

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Keep Moving Forward

CaseInterview.com

If car rentals are sold out, take a train toward your destination and pick up a rental car en route if needed. If there are no flights out of your airport, drive toward your destination and try the next-nearest airport. If Uber isn’t available, rent a car and drive toward your destination. I’ve used this travel tip for 20+ years.

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Why Your Productivity Hacks Don’t Hack It

Markovitz Consulting

He diverted a container that was en route to the US with $400,000 worth of shoes to Africa, where he unloaded everything at a loss. ) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Leaders in organizations are always seeking to improve employee productivity (including their own). That’s toxic to productivity.

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Tech and Our Lives

Martinka Consulting

Once the vaccine is out en masse people are going to want to see each other, talk in person, get fodder for gossiping, and head out for coffee or lunch together. E-commerce ‡ Amazon : Amazon disrupted a lot of industries, especially retail. Always wonder how you can innovate, adapt, and stay fresh. A robo-dialer won’t get you customers.

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Marketing Guidelines for Professional Services Firms During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Prudent Pedal

Whether you’re communicating en masse or one-to-one, give the recipient something of value to THEM. Follow these guidelines and you will achieve those goals. READ: The Purpose of a Leader 6 Marketing Guidelines for Professional Services Firms During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1. Panic serves no one. You cannot give something you do not possess.