Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

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Episode 2227:

Eileen Habelow shares survey findings on the workplace pet peeves that irritate colleagues most, with poor time management at the top, followed by gossip and messy shared spaces. She explains how people typically respond to these frustrations and why raising an issue directly, in a respectful tone, protects both productivity and your working relationships.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/whats-quickest-way-to-irk-co-worker/

Quotes to ponder:

"However you decide to address the problem, approach the matter in a respectful tone."

"How would you most favorably receive the news that your daily habits are making others unhappy?"

"More often than not, we tend to be unaware of the little things we do, and would be genuinely sorry for annoying others, if only someone would tell us."

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Episode 2226:

Laura Stack explains why strong leaders want people who question the status quo rather than yes-men, drawing on how Zappos and Intuit keep reinventing the way they work. She shows how anyone on a team can pose a "Grand Challenge," keep best practices from going stale, and pair every question with an answer that improves productivity and results.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2015/11/wait-a-minute-here-promoting-a-team-culture-that-questions-the-status-quo/

Quotes to ponder:

"But decent leaders don't want yes-women and yes-men."

"What would happen if we are constantly willing to question how things are done? Not necessarily make constant changes but be open to them."

"Don't just question, though: offer answers that will move your team forward."

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Episode 2225:

Daniella shares how she decided to tell her employer about her side hustle, and the three questions to answer first: whether side hustles are allowed, whether there is a non-compete clause, and whether there is a conflict of interest. She describes what a typical HR approval process looks like and why consulting a lawyer is the safe move when a company has no clear policy, practical career advice for anyone building income outside their day job.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iliketodabble.com/employer-side-hustle/

Quotes to ponder:

"Where it gets especially tricky is if your side hustle is either for a competitor or poses as direct competition to your employer."

"If they don't have a clear policy, I recommend consulting a lawyer for their point of view. It's better to be safe than sorry."

"It's always a good idea to protect yourself from getting fired or even worse, sued."

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Episode 2224:

Erica Layne explains how a constant push to stay busy and productive can quietly backfire, and walks through seven warning signs, from burnout and guilt about time off to dormant friendships and sagging self-worth. She argues that productivity has to be balanced by rest, play, and connection for a sustainable work-life balance.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/productivity/

Quotes to ponder:

"In the long run, productivity desperately needs to be balanced out by rest, play, and connection."

"Slumps are bound to come when you're overworking, and they feel all the worse when your self-worth is tangled up with your productivity."

"I have to actively remind myself that sharing restful moments with my loved ones is actually the best use of my time."

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Episode 2223:

Jeff Goins explains that success comes down to two ingredients: passion and practice. Drawing on the apprenticeship he found in a job he almost didn't take, he argues that passion without intense, deliberate practice leads to failure, and that practice is often how people discover what they are meant to do. The takeaway for anyone building a career is that the two work together, and neither is enough on its own.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/success-ingredients/

Quotes to ponder:

"Turns out, we don't find our passion and then practice it. Rather, practice is what helps us discover what we ought to be doing in the first place."
"Discovery accompanies dedication; it doesn't precede it."
"Intensity and frequency matter more than mere quantity of hours."

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