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Did Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson Just Play Us for Ratings?

Khloe Kardashian is officially back with Tristan Thompson.She says they’re happy, and they’ve “never been stronger.”Whatever, girl — you know you never split with that man.Khloe Kardashian continues to think we’re all stupid.The youngest Kardashian sister swears on all that’s holy that she’s now back with Tristan Thompson, and they’re “stronger than ever.”But anyone with…

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Becoming a More Patient Leader

Linda Raymond/Getty Images Leading effectively — especially during a crisis — takes patience. If you can’t retain your composure in the face of frustration or adversity, you won’t be able to keep others calm. When your direct reports show signs of strain, you need to support them, not get irritated. Solutions to new challenges usually…

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Is Your IT Department Aligned With Your Business Outcomes?

Over the years, many organizations have weathered moments of upheaval. But this pandemic presents challenges unprecedented in their pace and scale. No doubt, challenges will continue to emerge and quickly evolve. To respond with the speed and agility required, business leaders must effectively leverage digital technology and establish quick and reliable methods for identifying needs,…

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To Build Grit, Go Back to Basics

September 01, 2020 Shannon Huffman Polson, a consultant and former military pilot, experienced early on how to build grit. At 19, she was the youngest woman to summit Denali, North America’s highest peak. Then she overcame many obstacles to fly U.S. Army attack helicopters. Today Polson coaches people on developing grit in their careers and…

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When Your Boss Doesn’t Respect Your Family Commitments

Jelena Jojic Tomic/Stocksy When trying to balance your work and family commitments, it helps to have a boss who is understanding and supportive: someone who doesn’t raise an eyebrow when you sign off early to attend a school event or take a personal day to accompany an aging parent to a doctor’s appointment. But what…

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In Pitch Contests, Going First Is a Disadvantage

Birgid Allig/Getty Images Research shows that in many types of sequential competitions, the order of competitors can have a significant effect on judges’ evaluations. In some music and sports competitions, for example, competitors who go last have an advantage, while in sales or persuasive argumentation, studies have shown that going first is advantageous. But what…

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