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Published inManagement MattersHow to Stay Sane When You Have Back-to-Back MeetingsTo stay focused and healthy during back-to-back meetings, schedule them for 25 or 50 minutes to allow time for breaks, resetting, and even sNov 12, 2024Nov 12, 2024
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Published inManagement MattersSee One, Do One, Teach One: A Method for Passing Skills to Your Direct ReportsThe article explains how the “see one, do one, teach one” technique, learned from my former boss Nate, is an effective method for passing onNov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
