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Harvard Business Review

In a famous experiment, researchers ran a lottery with a twist. Half the participants were randomly assigned a lottery number. The remaining half were given a blank piece of paper and a pen and asked to write down any number they would like as their lottery number. Just before drawing the winning number, the researchers offered to buy back the tickets.
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Dave Crenshaw

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I had another me?” Do you feel like you’re wearing so many hats, and juggling so many balls in the air, that the best solution would be to clone yourself?
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Dr. John Sullivan

Or why HR metrics need to focus on helping managers to improve their people management decision-making For at least the last decade, HR departments around the world have been pouring tons of time and money into developing HR metrics. Unfortunately, that effort has largely led to continued levels of frustration and, at best, a large
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Binod Maliel

Here is a video summary of the Harvard Business Review (HBR) blog post - "The Magic of Doing One Thing At A Time".This explains the impact of juggling too many things at a time continuously - on both the quality of the work at hand, and on stress levels.It also proposes how you can overcome this - if you are a manager, and also if you are an individual.
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Sam Rathling

As the “Givingpreneur” I am always trying to give you ways to help others and at the same time build your business.  So this week’s blog showcases a brilliant method of keeping in touch with your contacts, a communication which they look forward to receiving and keeps you regularly at the top of mind.
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Arathi

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert.But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. Our world prizes extroverts -- but Susan Cain makes a case for the quiet and contemplative in this
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Ron Kaufman

Building a service culture in any organization requires that systems and processes reflect and support service as a key business driver. One system is performance management. Performance management, performance appraisal, employee review – whatever name you have for it – is a common, often dreaded, and largely under-utilized process for managing an organization.
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Promotions

We are overjoyed to share the news with you that — Jack Canfield, America’s #1 success coach, the author of the ‘Chicken Soup For The Soul’ book series and featured teacher in the blockbuster movie ‘The Secret’ is visiting Bangalore on April 14, 2012 (Saturday). Business Gyan is a Strategic Partner for this mega event,
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Harvey Mackay

Do you have someone on your payroll with untapped skills?  Most companies do, and they don't even know it.   Take Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks new sensational point guard.  Due to injuries and the poor performance of other players, he was thrust into the starting line-up and has become a star.  You'd have to live under a rock to not have read about
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Dr. John Sullivan

If you have a current or upcoming major retention problem at your firm, review your probably “rusty” current program in order to identify where it needs improvement. If you consider retention to be a major business problem, you need to decide if you’re willing to go the extra steps necessary to develop a true world-class

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