Inc. Productivity Tip

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Inc. Productivity Tip episodes

August 21 Want to Be More Productive, Creative, and Focused? Take more microbreaks; plus, Every Founder Should Pay Attention to the LA Lakers
Always grinding? Sure—as long as you take a few short breaks along the way.
Also, Jerry Buss built the Los Angeles Lakers into one of the most iconic franchises in sports. Almost half a century later, a fight between his children over what happens to his creation offers a lesson that extends far beyond the basketball court.

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11 min
August 20 Real Wages Are Falling Again—Here’s Why a Massive Turnover Wave Is Brewing
Bruce Crumley writes that with inflation outpacing pay growth for four consecutive months, employers face a quiet retention crisis—and a growing risk of mass defections once the job market thaws.

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9 min
August 19 A Quiet Workforce Isn’t a Happy One. Leaders Need to Ask 3 Questions Before It’s Too Late
In today's Inc. Productivity Tip, Bernard Colman, the People Leader at Descript, writes that employee engagement isn’t optional, it’s an important leadership signal.

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8 min
August 18 Should You Quit or Stick It Out? The 2-Question Test to Make Your Next Move
Stuck in the sunk-cost trap? Here’s how economists recommend evaluating your path forward so you stop wasting valuable time.

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8 min
August 17 How Fast-Growing Companies Keep Their Speed as They Scale
The right systems don’t slow growth. They make faster decisions safer.

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8 min
August 14 This CEO Learned That Great Leadership Comes Down to 1 Communication Habit
When leaders leave an information vacuum, employees will fill it themselves. That’s where trust problems can begin.

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8 min
August 13 Most Leaders Think Transparency Means More Sharing. They’re Wrong
In this expert tip from Netta Jenkins, the founder of HIC, a global leadership performance firm, says employees don’t need every detail. They need fewer question marks.

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8 min
August 12 Steve Jobs Said Great Leaders Make One Difficult Choice Most Managers Avoid
Making people better requires high standards, honest feedback, and a workplace where people are not afraid of the boss.

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6 min
August 11 AI Is Making Speed Obsolete. Here’s What Matters Now
The fastest worker may not be the most valuable anymore.

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7 min
August 10 Biggest Communication Mistake Is a Self-Centered One Many People Make; plus, Communication Could Be the Missing Link to Manufacturing Efficiency
To be human means to be self-focused. Each person wrapped up in themselves. It’s just human nature. It’s also the cause of most miscommunication.
Also, two teams, two perspectives. One path to better performance.

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11 min