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Harvey Schachter
FreelanceManagement columnist
harvey@harveyschachter.com

Harvey Schachter is a Kingston, Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues. He writes the Managing column on Saturdays and an online column, Power Points.

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In diversity initiatives, sometimes the best intentions disempower those you want to help
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Dare to be dull and imperfect in your impromptu public speaking at work
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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The sounds (and other opportunities) of branding
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If asked to join a board, don’t rush to say yes
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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‘You can’t really ‘make’ profit’: Contrarian leadership advice from Panera Bread’s founder
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Rugged flexibility is the secret to handling change
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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A waste of good talent: Midlife women are revolting against organizations
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Unlock your hidden potential by embracing discomfort and imperfection
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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Activist leaders are needed for today’s responsible companies
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The 9/80-schedule, resistance list and field notes might improve your life
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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The four behavioural defaults that hinder our decisions
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Eight factors to determine if a job is the right fit and not merely a company that employs you
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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Does Elon Musk’s success suggest callous leadership beats compassionate leadership?
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The career advice that turned Tom Brady’s life around
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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AI is a skill leveller, even for CEOs
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The daily balance: Use the 3-3-3 method and breaks to increase productivity
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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Paradoxes are the never-ending Energizer Bunny of a manager’s life
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Charts send a message. Seven things to be a capable messenger
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter
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The three types of failures: Basic, complex and intelligent
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Emotionally intelligent habits can reduce stress at work and it starts with the weekend
Harvey Schachter
Harvey Schachter