Productivity
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups?
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups? Two new studies found that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. Researchers discovered that behaviors known as “challenging voice” (raising concerns) and “supportive voice” (encouraging […]
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I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain
I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain The author’s spouse delivered an intervention to address their attention span issues. The author admitted they had been zoning out and hadn’t heard their spouse ask for their opinion on a TV show. The spouse pointed out that the author’s attention span was “utterly shot to […]
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Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels
Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels New research from Boston University has found that nosy coworkers can significantly increase stress levels among employees. The study, led by organizational psychologist Richard A. Currie, defines workplace nosiness as “employees’ intrusive attempts to obtain private information from others at work.” According to the researchers, one-third of people […]
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1 trick can boost your running performance
1 trick can boost your running performance Narrowing your visual attention can boost running performance by increasing effort and pace. Research found that runners who focused on a single point ahead (attentional narrowing) ran faster, raised their heart rate, and performed better than those who looked around. The study’s authors suggest that this technique is […]
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Some bosses thrive on abusing employees
Some bosses thrive on abusing employees New research reveals that some bosses thrive on abusive behavior towards their employees, contradicting previous assumptions that such behavior would always have negative outcomes. A study surveyed 100 supervisors from various industries and found that many admitted to abusing employees to assert control or boost compliance, rather than simply […]
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Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work
Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work Compassion helps employees deal with broken promises at work by making them more emotionally resilient, higher performing, and less likely to seek new employment. A study found that self-compassion reduces emotional exhaustion in individuals experiencing violation feelings from psychological contract breaches (PCBs), while other-compassion leads to […]
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Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of
Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of Raycast, a powerful Mac launcher, has finally arrived on iOS, albeit in a more limited form. The app’s developers had to figure out what features to include and how to adapt them for mobile devices, which was a challenge in itself. The first iteration of […]
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I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable
I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable The ESR MagMouse is a lightweight travel mouse that can stick to laptops using magnets. The mouse has Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity modes, as well as its own folding USB-C charge cable. The MagMouse is designed for use with the ESR magnetic […]
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Comparison Report: Make vs. n8n Workflow Automation Platforms
Comparison Report: Make vs. n8n Workflow Automation Platforms Make (formerly Integromat) and n8n are two powerful workflow automation platforms that differ significantly in their approach, features, pricing, and target audience. Key differences between Make and n8n include their visual interfaces, integrations, pricing models, ease of use, and custom code capabilities. Make offers a highly visual […]
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Everybody’s got a favorite new game
Everybody’s got a favorite new game The author has been keeping busy with various activities, including reading about dire wolves, Neuralink, and the history of Xbox. Their week was filled with watching TV shows like “The Last of Us” and “Your Friends and Neighbors”, as well as setting up a Brick to manage screen time. […]
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