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Too Much Team Harmony Can Kill Creativity

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 25, 2018 | Comments Off on Too Much Team Harmony Can Kill Creativity

  Too Much Team Harmony Can Kill Creativity By Darko Lovric and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic   William Wrigley Jr., the American chewing gum tycoon, once noted that business is built by men who disagree, and that “When two men always agree, one of them is unnecessary.” Indeed, not just in business but also in politics, sports, […]

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How to Manage an Employee Who’s Having a Personal Crisis by Carolyn O’Hara

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 23, 2018 | Comments Off on How to Manage an Employee Who’s Having a Personal Crisis by Carolyn O’Hara

  How to Manage an Employee Who’s Having a Personal Crisis by Carolyn O’Hara We all have life events that distract us from work from time to time — an ailing family member, a divorce, the death of a friend. You can’t expect someone to be at their best at such times. But as a […]

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Make Vacation A Part of Your Self-Care Routine

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 20, 2018 | Comments Off on Make Vacation A Part of Your Self-Care Routine

  Summer doesn’t officially begin for me until I hear the song ‘Summer Time’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. Although I couldn’t wait to visit a theme park for a roller coaster ride, my fondest summer childhood memories were my annual trips to North Carolina during Labor Day.   Most of us […]

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Why Nicki Loves Cupcakes

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 18, 2018 | Comments Off on Why Nicki Loves Cupcakes

  I have a serious sweet tooth. I find apple pie, caramel candy and Sour Patch Kids hard to resist.  As you know by now, cupcakes are my favorite dessert.  There was a time when I would only have a cupcake every other month so that I would not over indulge. That soon began to […]

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Did You Really Say Interns Are Like Cupcakes?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Did You Really Say Interns Are Like Cupcakes?

If you are a regular reader of my blog or you follow me on social media, then you know that I love cupcakes. I have a serious sweet tooth and although I am grateful for the cupcake trend that allows me to purchase cupcakes every place I visit, I loved cupcakes before they were trendy.  […]

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Fred Rogers and the Loveliness of the Little Good

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 13, 2018 | Comments Off on Fred Rogers and the Loveliness of the Little Good

  Fred Rogers and the Loveliness of the Little Good By David Brooks, Opinion Columnist, New York Times   Often people are moved to tears by sadness, but occasionally people are moved to tears by goodness. That’s what happens to the audiences of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” the new documentary about Fred Rogers. The […]

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How Stockholm became the city of work-life balance

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 11, 2018 | Comments Off on How Stockholm became the city of work-life balance

How Stockholm became the city of work-life balance Richard Orange in Stockholm, The Guardian With flexible hours the norm, and almost two years’ parental leave for every child, Sweden’s capital boasts a happy and efficient workforce. What can other cities learn? More family time: the city is actively promoting itself as a destination for starting […]

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I Want to Be Mr. Rogers’ Neighbor

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 9, 2018 | Comments Off on I Want to Be Mr. Rogers’ Neighbor

  I am a PBS Kid.  I grew up loving (not just watching) Sesame Street, Electric Company, and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.  I was filled with joy and nostalgia when I learned that the documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” was airing in my local theater.  The film did not disappoint.   As a child I […]

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9 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns Startups Need to Know

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 6, 2018 | Comments Off on 9 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns Startups Need to Know

9 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns Startups Need to Know By Andrew Cohen Ah, cheap labor. The idea of hiring low-paid or unpaid interns is quite a compelling prospect for cash-strapped startup founders. Indeed, a team of talented, productive interns can allow startups to remain focused on high-level strategy while others do the busywork. […]

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