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March 03, 2014 How To Say "This Is Crap" In Different Cultures By Erin Meyer Different cultures qualify feedback differently.

Managing yourself The Dark Side of Retirement by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries During this psychologically trying time, managing slow exits could be as important as onboarding new hires quickly. Change management Coping Techniques for Lonely Change Leaders by Sachin H. Jain You need mental grit before you can truly innovate. Managing yourself Don't Let Your Career Cause Regrets in Your Personal Life by Kenneth W. Freeman A former CEO reflects on the imperfection of work-life balance. Managing yourself What Does Success Mean to You? by Boris Groysberg Share your stories with us. Managing yourself The Surprising Power of Impulse Control by H. James Wilson It can help you be more productive — and uncover the work you really love doing. Marketing What Data-Obsessed Marketers Don't Understand by Jake Sorofman True brand intelligence lives at the intersection of head and heart. Managing yourself The Best Way to Defuse Your Stress by Peter Bregman Let the monster out. Entrepreneurship Understand the Sacrifices Before Launching a Start-Up by Frederic Kerrest It's an all-in, life-changing event, comparable to having a baby.

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