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Why Leaders Need To Take A Hike

Organizational Talent Consulting

As we began to work together, it became clear they didn't have the time management challenge they initially believed. The newly promoted executive was on the edge of burnout. You can likely feel their pain if you've ever taken on a stretch assignment. There is no shortage of challenges and stress in leadership. Richards, S.

Journal 59
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In a Distracted World, Solitude Is a Competitive Advantage

Harvard Business

In 2010, Eric Schmidt, then the CEO of Google, shared a concern with the world : “Every two days, we create as much information as we did from the dawn of civilization until 2003. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. Technology has undoubtedly ushered in progress in a myriad of ways.

Meeting 28
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How Being a Workaholic Differs from Working Long Hours — and Why That Matters for Your Health

Harvard Business

Is it working long hours that increases our risk of developing health issues? We conducted a study in 2010 at the Dutch subsidiary of an international financial consulting firm with over 3,500 employees. Or is it something else, like Michael’s compulsive work mentality, that is harmful for health? What our research shows.

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