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Fun At Work
When management is asked if work should be fun, they readily agree. The reality is that office perks aside, actual work is never meant to be fun, but is intentionally serious, creating the perception that work can never be fun by itself.
The reality is that fun activities and workplaces where employees actually enjoy their work is energizing and helps them increase engagement.
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Friendship At Work
One side believes that the office is not a place for friendships, with people acting as psychopaths. The other side sees friendship at the workplace as an important aspect for success.
The reality is that the workplace is made up of people,...
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Give More Time Get More Money
- Myth - Longer hours means more productivity: Burnout is real, and the longer the workers are on the conveyor belt, the faster they would collapse.
- Myth - Money Is The Only Motivator: This misconception is formed by a culture that only focuses on money as an indicato...
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Work: A Zero-Sum Game
Myth: Work is a zero-sum game: This misconception is due to the scarcity mindset that makes people compete and results in wasted effort and mediocre work.
The reality is that humans can come together to grow and reap unlimited rewards which are accessible to everyone.
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Different Working Styles
Myth: Different working styles are needed for leading, following and creating relationships: At work, people are often typecasted, making their personalities rigid and inflexible.
The reality is that everyone has a diverse set of characteristics.
- Integrators are...
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Perceptions At Work
No matter what the official line is, the workplace is an environment filled with subtle ideas, myths and working styles that distort our understanding of people.
We need to discard the myths and attempt to diminish the power of perception and the mental landscapes that shape our rea...
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Everyone Is Not Lazy
Myth - People don’t want to work hard: Many employees feel disengaged and do not believe in their work. They stress out and do not put the required energy into their jobs due to various factors like a bad boss or lack of value in the company.
If an employee is cared for and provide...
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“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” - one of my favourite quotes about teasm, by Luccock
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Reducing Emails And Distractions
- Sending and replying to email feels like work, but in reality, it is pseudo-work. Do not be available on email and chat all the time, setting aside time-blocks in a day.
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