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Let’s not forget about the most important part of the holiday season: giving thanks. During a time where the end of the year is fast approaching, people rush to get projects completed, and plans for next year have already begun, it’s important to take a step back and show appreciation for your team. After all, they’re the reason you’re getting Continue Reading

You hear the words “employee engagement” and you might think of happy hours on Fridays or company camping trips. But the truth is far more pragmatic: When employees are engaged, they don’t drain profits from the company. It’s not just your organization, by the way. The epidemic of disengagement has infected 70% of workers. And according to Gallup, these disengaged Continue Reading

The launch of Trip Experiences was a success. Airbnb debuted a unique way to see new places by offering access to local activities and local guides in 12 cities. But CEO Brian Chesky saw how good it was and wanted to offer it to 50 cities worldwide. And that meant quadrupling the experiences and producing thousands of assets —photos, video Continue Reading

            How would you define “manager?” Google will tell you a manager is “a person responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization.” That sounds easy enough ― like anyone can be a manager. . But what makes a good manager? The kind that inspires a team, fosters growth Continue Reading

          No matter what your job or industry, we all want to learn how to be effective at work and achieve our professional goals. But true productivity is more than simply checking tasks off a to-do list—it’s about doing more of what matters. Luckily, all it takes is a few adjustments to your daily work habits Continue Reading

by Kent McDonald Did I get your attention? That’s a pretty bold title for an article on a site that offers subscriptions for templates and checklists. I could just have easily used one of these titles, which may be closer to what I’m getting at: “A fool with a template is still a fool.” Or “Templates don’t mess up projects, Continue Reading