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How Smart People Sabotage Opportunities for Success

January 9, 2019 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

In a recent Harvard Business Review article, five areas where smart people seem to struggle were identified. APUS Program Director Dr. Marie Gould Harper discusses these and gives some examples she's personally encountered.

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Effective Managers Gain the Trust of Their Employees

January 7, 2019 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

Start 2019 off right – Show the managerial qualities your employees want to see and work to keep their trust.

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Make 2019 the Year You Set Goals and Reach Them

December 31, 2018 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

2019 should be the year that you see your dreams manifest in various areas, such as career, family, finances, and education.

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How to Improve Leadership Development and Behavior

December 27, 2018 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

Many companies have moved to leadership teams and promote collaboration. We can transition our leadership development efforts to individuals on the team.

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Remote Work Is Successful, When It’s Done the Right Way

December 24, 2018 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

Some of the arguments we make against remote work really do not have anything to do with the practice. Instead, we should focus on deep-seated issues.

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Changing Worker Incentives to Reflect Economic Realities

December 20, 2018 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

Is it possible to develop a campaign and offer incentives to entice individuals to move nearer to their work? I believe so.

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How to Emphasize the Positive in Your Business Writing

December 14, 2018 Online Career Tips Staff Writer

As the song says, you may not always be able to "eliminate the negative," but you can certainly "accentuate the positive" in business writing.

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Growing in Our Society

December 11, 2018 Dr. William Oliver Hedgepeth

Artificial intelligence should bring value to society. Does it? Yes and no. But the “no” answer needs to be constantly tested and explored further.

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Exchanging Holiday Gifts between Employees and Supervisors

December 7, 2018 David Hubler

In a recent TV ad, a group of office workers give their boss a holiday gift of automobile floor mats. He seems overjoyed. But are employees supposed to give presents to their supervisor?

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