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December 23, 2019 4 Careers for People Who Are Easily Distracted By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic A wandering mind can pay off.

Gender Why Don't Women Self-Promote As Much As Men? by Christine Exley, Judd Kessler Research shows it's not as simple as a lack of confidence. Stress How to Stop Thinking About Work at 3am by Rebecca Zucker Five tips for making sure stress doesn't get in the way of sleep. Productivity 10 Quick Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work by Steve Glaveski On average, we get interrupted 50 to 60 times per day at work. Business writing Writing About Business (Without Being a Bore) by Mike Reed Have a specific reader in mind. Organizational culture Build a Culture to Match Your Brand by Denise Lee Yohn The nine types of brands — and their corresponding values. Motivating people How to Motivate Your Team During Crunch Time by Rebecca Knight Tips for staying calm through a stressful stretch. Managing yourself Our Favorite Management Tips from 2019 by Harvard Business Review Staff A curated list to help you do your job better. Leading teams Managing the Social Butterfly in Your Office by Deborah Grayson Riegel Without clipping their wings.

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