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Apr 2022
27m 10s

Find Joy in Any Job: How Do I Get My Tea...

Harvard Business Review
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Not everyone likes everything about their job all the time. But we know from research that people who are energized by at least parts of their work perform better – and feel a greater sense of well-being. So there’s a huge benefit when teams and organizations encourage employees to spend more of their work day focused on their strengths and passions. In this ... Show More
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