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The Habit Problem (And How to Solve It) habits study systems Jan 23, 2026

Here's where most people fail. Not because they don't know what to do—but because they can't make themselves do it consistently.

The 21-day habit myth? Definitively debunked. A landmark UCL study fou...

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What Actually Works: The Three-Part System study systems Jan 21, 2026

Here's the simple plan. Three strategies, backed by decades of research, that will transform how you learn.

Strategy 1: Test Yourself (Don't Just Review)

This is the single most powerful study techn...

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The Study System That Actually Works for Busy Professionals habits study systems Jan 20, 2026

Why everything you learned about studying in school is holding you back—and what to do instead.

 

I was 42 years old, working full-time as a manager, raising kids, and staring at a stack of doct...

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The Busy Manager's Guide to Year-End Reviews Dec 11, 2025

Learn evidence-based performance review best practices that actually work. Research shows 59% of employees say reviews have no impact—here's how to be in the other 41%.

 

December hits different whe...

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Situational Leadership: Match Your Style to Your Team's Needs Nov 14, 2025

A practical guide to the Hersey-Blanchard model for busy managers who want to lead more effectively

As a manager, have you ever wondered why the same leadership approach that works brilliantly with o...

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12 Mental Health Steps to Build Resilience During Hiring Freezes Oct 31, 2025

Learn how workplace resilience helps managers and employees navigate hiring freezes while protecting mental health. Discover 12 actionable strategies backed by 2025 research.

The reality of 2025's jo...

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Theory X vs Theory Y: Understanding Your Management Philosophy Oct 24, 2025

Discover how Theory X and Theory Y management styles impact employee motivation, productivity, and workplace culture. Learn which management philosophy drives better results and how to apply it today....

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Theory X vs Theory Y: Understanding Your Management Philosophy Oct 24, 2025

Understanding the Foundation of Modern Management Theory

What you believe about your employees fundamentally shapes how you manage them. This simple truth, identified by MIT management professor ...

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Leading with Empathy: Building a Workplace Where People Thrive Oct 09, 2025
 
What separates good managers from truly exceptional leaders? After many conversations with business leaders on The Management Minute Podcast, one theme emerges consistently: empathy-driven lead...
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Manager Burnout Is at an All-Time High (What It Means for You) Oct 03, 2025

The relationship between you and your manager might be the most important factor in your career satisfaction—but that relationship is under unprecedented strain. According to Gallup's newly released 2...

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Why Your Best Negotiations Should Leave Everyone Stronger Sep 24, 2025

The Science Behind Relationship-Building Through Difficult Conversations

 

How masterful leaders transform negotiations into partnerships—and why your most challenging deals might be your greate...

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The Sticky Floor: Breaking Barriers That Keep You Stuck Sep 19, 2025

Introduction

While the term "glass ceiling" has become common in discussions about workplace advancement barriers, there's another equally important concept that receives far less attention: the ...

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