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The No. 1 reason people leave their jobs is because the boss doesn't respect their time, HR consultant Carly Guthrie says. Usually the hours are wearing them down and when a recruiter's call comes, they bite. A smart boss realizes people have lives outside of work. First Round Review
Too much information foils innovation
Tech expert Nathan Zeldes says information overload in the workplace can kill innovation and the ability to think. Among the innovations lost are, ironically, those that might help fix the overload problem. And workers stressed by overload resist some of the innovative solutions that come along. NathanZeldes.com
Why smart beats warm and fuzzy
Wharton School Professor Adam Grant says emotional intelligence is overrated. A study he carried out of salespeople found cognitive ability – the ability to reason and solve problems – more important to generating sales than emotional intelligence, even though we think it's crucial salespeople be able to build relationships, read other people, develop empathy, and regulate emotions. LinkedIn
The down side of happy thinking
Being positive can be vital for managers, but consultant Kate Nasser warns that when extremely positive people don't account for others' needs, that positive outlook can backfire. Remember to listen and understand other perspectives, acknowledge and empathize, and only coach when asked. Blend your optimism with realism. KateNasser.com
Close your programs with one click
If you have to quickly close down all your programs running in Windows – when installing a new app, for example – you can speed the process with the Close All program or Smart Close. Online Tech Tips
Harvey Schachter is a Battersea, Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues. He writes Monday Morning Manager and management book reviews for the print edition of Report on Business and an online work-life column, Balance. E-mail Harvey Schachter
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