Kaizen and the 1% Approach
“Fresh ideas from the Blacklight” SBC’s Weekly Newsletter for Professionals We love an extreme makeover as much as the next person, but most of us resist radical change in our own lives. If we’re …
April 8, 2020
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December 9, 2019
Vacation State of Mind
Show of hands if you would move to France in a heartbeat if you could. There’s a lot to love about the land of the 35-hour workweek: 30 paid vacation days off annually, leisurely lunches—with …
November 15, 2019
Pomodoro versus Big Rocks: A Productivity Smackdown
Some people are always highly motivated. They never put off for tomorrow what they can do today. And they tackle all chores, projects, and tasks with efficiency and glee. This post is not for those weirdos people. We’re looking …
September 5, 2019
Overwhelmed at Work? Try This
It’s become cliché to have too much to do in too little time. When this happens on the job, you can feel anxious, demoralized, and burned out before the day even begins. As your …
August 21, 2019
Got Any More Room on Your Plate?
This post originally appeared on the Blacklight, our new newsletter for professionals. The scene: your desk, 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. You’re cruising along, ticking tasks off your To-Do-List like a boss. Then, your supervisor …
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Common Mistakes Managing MBA Recommenders
We recently worked with a business school applicant who believed poor recommendations were the main reason she didn’t get into any of her dream business schools. She carefully selected her MBA recommenders and gave ...