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Pounce on fear to make progress
Most people respond to fear by trying to shove it aside so they can resume their work. But denying its intense power can prove futile.
The passion of the bad forklift driver
Is your pride a thing you sometimes guard too fiercely? Are you willing to risk some of it to achieve more?
Stuck staring at a blank page?
The next time you’re faced with writer’s block, one of these ideas may help the words flow more easily.
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Today's Leadership Tip
Three blind mice, the three little pigs, three wishes—there’s a reason childhood stories revolve around the magic number “3.” Our brains tend to think in threes. Add a fourth item, and it doesn’t stick in our memory as well. How can you take advantage of this simple truth? Persuade someone to think of three points you want to convey. Repeat them throughout your story or pitch. End your spiel by touching on the three points again.
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Q: “Even though I am a top performer, my pay is low based on market comparisons. To be smart about my career, I believe that I should refuse to accept this mediocre salary. If I’m offered a standard 5% raise, how do I say, ‘Thanks, but I’m worth more than that. What can you do to bring my pay up to market level?’” Underpaid
