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August 26, 2019 Why Are We So Bad at Choosing the Right Job? By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Do what you're good at, not what pays the most.

Work-life balance How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work By Jennifer Petriglieri Successful partnerships sidestep predictable traps and master three challenging transitions. IPO No, WeWork Isn't a Tech Company. Here's Why That Matters By Vijay Govindarajan, Anup Srivastava The kind of company it is influences investors and its valuation. Developing employees Learning Is Supposed to Feel Uncomfortable By Peter Bregman Every expert started as a beginner. Communication When to Take Initiative at Work, and When Not To By Sharon K. Parker, Ying (Lena) Wang Some problems aren't yours to solve. Stress To Prevent Burnout, Hire Better Bosses By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Solid, boring managers are often better than erratic "superstars." Leadership & Managing people Are You Enabling a Toxic Culture Without Realizing It? By Celia Swanson There are two kinds of enablers: passive and active. Social responsibility 181 Top CEOs Have Realized Companies Need a Purpose Beyond Profit By Claudine Gartenberg, George Serafeim The Business Roundtable's new letter could mark a turning point. Coaching A Short Guide to Pricing Your Services as a Consultant or Coach By Dorie Clark, Alisa Cohn, Marshall Goldsmith Here are five options.

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