Weekly Hotlist: 4 Things You Thought Were True About Time Management

 

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July 28, 2014 4 Things You Thought Were True About Time Management By Amy Gallo First, it's not really about time.

Managing yourself The Emotional Boundaries You Need at Work by Greg McKeown Do you need to protect yourself – or protect the other person from you? Motivation Why You Lead Determines How Well You Lead by Tom Kolditz Internal motivations are more powerful than external ones. Employee retention No One Should Have to Choose Between Caregiving and Work by Jody Gastfriend Employers can help those looking after both children and parents. Innovation The Evidence Is In: Patent Trolls Do Hurt Innovation by James Bessen It's time to do something about it. Managing people Most Managers Think of Themselves as Coaches by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman Especially at more senior levels. Conflict When Fighting with Your Boss, Protect Yourself First by Annie McKee Make sure you're prepared for the fallout. Getting buy-in The Right Way to Present Your Business Case by Carolyn O'Hara Get key stakeholders on board with one effective presentation. Negotiating Keep Time and Emotion from Killing a Negotiation by Anthony K. Tjan Five ways to move a deal forward.

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