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September 2, 2019 To Prevent Burnout, Hire Better Bosses By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Solid, boring managers are often better than erratic "superstars."

Workspaces Survey: What Employees Want Most from Their Workspaces by Jeanne C. Meister Air quality, comfortable light, and water quality. Leadership Hire Leaders for What They Can Do, Not What They Have Done by Josh Bersin, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Three questions to ask about each candidate. Security & privacy Every Computer Science Degree Should Require a Course in Cybersecurity by Jack Cable Just one of the top 24 U.S. undergraduate programs does. Leadership & Managing people Are You Enabling a Toxic Culture Without Realizing It? by Celia Swanson There are two kinds of enablers: passive and active. Coaching A Short Guide to Pricing Your Services as a Consultant or Coach by Dorie Clark, Alisa Cohn, Marshall Goldsmith Here are five options. Strategy Are Your Company's Strengths Really Weaknesses? by Adam Brandenburger An updated form of SWOT analysis can help you decide. Change management 4 Tips for Managing Organizational Change by Greg Satell Start with a trusted group of early adopters. Communication Why Filler Words Like "Um" and "Ah" Are Actually Useful by Allison Shapira They can serve three purposes.

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