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In an ever changing world, change is the only constant that we can relate to, same is true in the world of work as well. When humans started leading a settled life, as opposed to their hunter gatherer existence, helping hands were required in the agrarian societies, all was well until the first industrial revolution swept the world followed by a second industrial revolution. Hit a Plateau Things had got staid and hit a plateau before the IT or the computer revolution took over the world by a storm. Having said that it is quite difficult to predict the future with ...

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Well let us accept this fact, one of the most stressful periods in a person’s life happens to be the time when one is looking for a job. This is not without reason, as the future seems to be uncertain, with emotional as well as financial stability unpredictable, during such times it is advised one needs to exercise utmost caution and tread with care. The Much Desired Break Every single decision whether big or small does have a significant bearing on the future career course and the impact is nothing short of monumental. No wonder, after remaining in suspended animation for ...

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Have you experienced flow yet, well if you are lucky then you may have experienced it, the great thing is, with practice you can hopefully get there many times a day? What is flow then, well it is a state where you are able to focus completely, everything seemingly disappears in the background and you are able to perform at your very best. Perform at the Peak The work in itself feels quite effortless. People describe flow as a time when they perform at their peak, and this is regardless of their vocations and professions, irrespective of the job or jobs ...

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Any individual or a company for that matter constantly try and seeks ways to enhance efficiency as well as effectiveness in a bid to achieve more. The latter is looking for ways and means to zero in on such techniques, that help teams work smarter, faster and better. An Edge Essentially they are constantly seeking an edge over others. If this is the truth, then why organizations still stick to the eight-hour workday. Can you still be a lot more productive without putting in longer hours, and accomplish what you set out to in a given work day. Well killing ...

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Does intelligence matter when it comes to job success, it sure does, it is not the sole predictor or indicator for future success though. A high IQ or EQ is not just enough, one needs GRIT as well and that too by a substantial measure. Existential Threats Often times people do possess these traits, however, they are found wanting in terms of passion as well as persistence, that is required to overcome adversity, AQ or Adversity Quotient is the new buzz word. For any career professional to be successful as a business leader, all three of them are required. IQ ...

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