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Episode 1266:
Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro.com sheds light on the concept of managing up in "Managing UP: Maximizing Efficiency for Your Boss’s Sake." She explores how this strategy, far from being manipulative, can enhance workplace productivity and mutual respect. Stack provides practical tips for aligning with your boss's goals, understanding their communication style, and demonstrating loyalty, thereby becoming an indispensable asset to both your boss and your organization.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2013/05/managing-up-maximizing-efficiency-for-your-bosss-sake/
Quotes to ponder:
"When you manage up properly, you increase your value not only to your boss, but to your entire organization. You become a treasured asset she doesn’t want to lose."
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1266: Managing UP: Maximizing Efficiency for Your Boss’s Sake by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro

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Episode 1308:
Dr. Jeff Cornwall provides a comprehensive guide to thoughtful business growth through his "bottom-up" forecasting approach, emphasizing the importance of planning and financial discipline for entrepreneurs. By sharing the journey of his daughter and son-in-law's business, Harpeth Painting, Cornwall illustrates how to determine the necessary size and financial targets of a business to support personal and family goals, advocating for a balance between entrepreneurial pursuits and personal life.
Quotes to ponder:
"The single biggest cause of business failure is success."
"Rather than growing the business simply because you can, know how big you need it to be to meet your short and long-term needs."
"Life is short. There is more to life than running a business."
Episode references:
“Discovery-Driven Planning" by Rita McGrath and Ian McMillan in HBR, 1995: https://hbr.org/1995/07/discovery-driven-planning
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1308: Building Forecasts from the Bottom Up by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Thoughtful Business Growth

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Episode 1307:
Kristin Wong, in collaboration with Get Rich Slowly.org, presents practical strategies for individuals feeling stuck in unsatisfactory jobs. Wong explores options like transitioning to a new role, making adjustments within your current job, the power of open communication, and the transformative effect of changing one's perspective. Her insights offer hope and actionable steps for those seeking fulfillment and balance in their professional lives.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/4-signs-youre-over-your-job-5-things-you-can-do-about-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"Easing in might mean finding part-time work somewhere else until you can let go of your job completely."
"Can your feeling stuck be remedied by working from home? Would you be happier with a different schedule?"
"I used to work in retail - I chose, this time, to change my way of thinking, because I liked the work I was doing, and I had to think about providing for my young family at the time."
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1307: [Part 2] 4 Signs You Hate Your Job & 5 Things You Can Do About It by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly

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Episode 1306:
Kristin Wong provides a candid exploration of the discontentment many feel in their jobs and offers practical steps for change. Wong draws on personal anecdotes and studies to highlight four key indicators of job dissatisfaction and begins to navigate the complex journey of finding fulfillment beyond the constraints of an unsatisfying role.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/4-signs-youre-over-your-job-5-things-you-can-do-about-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"You know you have to let go, but letting go is scary. You could land in a better spot, or you could meet your ruin."
"If getting fired doesn't sound too bad, it's probably time to let go of that cliff."
"It's a terrible feeling: the desire to move forward when your current situation is holding you back."
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1306: [Part 1] 4 Signs You Hate Your Job & 5 Things You Can Do About It by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly

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Episode 1305:
Leo Babauta delves into the paralyzing effect of deep uncertainty experienced by those striving to undertake meaningful work. Highlighting a narrative of a man overwhelmed by the fear of judgment and the vast unknown of starting a nonprofit, Babauta illustrates how this uncertainty can derail even the most passionate intentions. Embracing this uncertainty, much like embracing the unpredictability of love, is portrayed as essential to transforming fear into a driving force for meaningful action.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/deep/
Quotes to ponder:
"The key is to open up to the deep uncertainty of the meaningful work. Recognize it as a necessary component of that work, not something to be feared or hated or avoided, but embraced and loved."
"We put off doing this work because of deep uncertainty."
"We can train in this. With love."
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1305: The Deep Uncertainty of Meaningful Work by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on The Fear of Judgment

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Episode 1304:
Stephen Warley's insights on LifeSkillsThatMatter.com unlock the secret to earning more by valuing your time above all. Discover how to calculate your true hourly rate, not just based on office hours, and explore five productivity hacks that can significantly increase your earnings without the need for a raise or promotion. It's time to work smarter, not harder, and make every hour count.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/make-more-money-per-hour
Quotes to ponder:
"Your time is one of your most valuable assets."
"To calculate your true hourly rate, you need to also include: Your average commuting time, The time you spend working at home, and Even the time you think about work outside the office."
"The real magic of increasing your hourly rate is by creating a source of passive income."
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1266: Managing UP: Maximizing Efficiency for Your Boss’s Sake by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro

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