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Melissa Cafiero

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How to beat distractions and reclaim your focus when working from home

While you’re working from home, some distractions — like pets and other humans that rely on you for help — are priorities that need your immediate attention. These tips are to help you overcome the technological distractions that pull you away from ...

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10 ways to work self-care into your workday

One of the biggest opportunities to gain a sense of normalcy during a challenging time is practicing self-care. Here are 10 ways you can repurpose your previous commute time to be productive, or simply maintain your well-being.

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How to spring clean your way to a less stressful remote workspace

In the always-on work environment when working from home, it’s easy for the mind to feel cluttered, and that’s often reflected in your workspace. Here are four ways to clear up your workspaces and declutter your mind in the process.

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Looking for a competitive edge? Try being happier.

Find out how happiness contributes to career success and what you can do to inject more happiness into your days.

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How technology can help create meaning in the workplace [Podcast]

Technology may be the key to finding purpose at work, as Smartsheet and OZY explore the psychology of the future workplace and the quest for meaning.

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New Year's resolutions on the rocks? Here's your ‘can-do’ inspiration to keep going.

If you need inspiration to keep up with your resolutions, or simply need a dose of motivation, here are three ways to reignite the spark on your best intentions.

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5 template sets to help you be more effective this year

If you want to get organized, take advantage of Smartsheet template sets. They help you quickly get going and jump-start your productivity. Here are the five most popular template sets to help you be more effective at work.

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Why recruiting teams, not individuals, will drive your business [Podcast]

Recruiting efforts are shifting from head-hunting to focus on team-hunting, acquiring high-performance teams to drive better collaboration and business results.

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Read these books to stay relevant in this dynamic time

Grow your leadership skills in the dynamic age of technology with these five books on leadership, digital transformation, and career success.

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Never stop learning: 5 can’t-miss podcasts for executives

Get the latest updates and tips for business, productivity, and management with these five podcasts to help you succeed in today’s dynamic world of work.

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Do you have the information you need to lead?

To effectively lead their organizations, business leaders need the right information at the right time, but too much data can prevent effective decision making. Here’s how business leaders can make sense of the data to run a successful organization.

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The human case for automation

Automating repetitive, manual tasks helps high potential employees free up time to innovate and drive business results.

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