rebecca m. knight
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Senior Correspondent at @businessinsider covering careers and the changing workplace. Former Harvard Business Review contributor. Former FT.
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I related all too easily to the reader question in my latest advice column for @BusinessInsider.
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"There's no such thing as sudden-onset ADD," Dr. Ned Hallowell told Insider. But, he said, you may be suffering from a "severe case of modern life."
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In need of a motivational kick in the pants this January? (Let's face it, who isn't?) Read my latest in @BusinessInsider, featuring advice and tips from @UChicago behavioral scientist @ayeletfishbach on how to get your mojo back.
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After 22 months (and counting) of pandemic life, many of us have lost our drive. A new book offers science-backed tips on how to get it back.
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My new workplace advice column for @BusinessInsider is about a woman whose boss is gaslighting her. My experts, including @RobinSStern, have sound recommendations on what she and others should do in this situation. Bottom line: protect your mental health.
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When your manager undermines your sense of reality and makes you doubt yourself, it's hard to think straight. You need to take good care of yourself.
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The Roys represent every terrible, narcissistic, and toxic boss you've ever had. Here's how to cope. My latest co-byline in @BusinessInsider w @caity_henderson
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The HBO show — which returns on Sunday for its fourth and final season — portrays how it feels to be trapped in the orbit of megalomaniac managers.
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My latest advice column for @BusinessInsider tackles an age-old problem: a boss who piles too much on your plate. Here's how to say no.
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Be honest with your manager about your needs and what you can reasonably handle, experts advise. Running yourself ragged is not a good strategy.
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How Gen Z is going to kill the workplace as we know it My latest for @BusinessInsider. Featuring: @SelfeSTEAMgirl, @kahlil_greene, @MITSloan's Thomas Malone, and @MarcieMerriman
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Gen Zers have been unshackled from old ways of working, and their experiences and sensibilities are aligned to meet this post-pandemic moment.
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RT @alisonwbeard: Having one of those just-can't-focus days? (Me too.) In this @HarvardBiz IdeaCast interview, @amishijha explains how we c….
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The meditation method that generals and CEOs use to harness their attention
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Having imposter syndrome can actually make you a better colleague and leader, according to new research. My latest in @BusinessInsider.
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Research from MIT suggests that people who feel imposter thoughts demonstrate superior interpersonal skills.
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I recently interviewed Patagonia's CEO for @BusinessInsider.
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Ryan Gellert took over the outdoor icon in 2020. In an interview with Insider, he talks about the company's commitment to fighting the climate crisis.
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Don't fear oversharing. New research suggests that disclosing personal information on social media can build trust and improve professional relationships. My latest in @BusinessInsider. w @Wharton's Nancy Rothbard.
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Insider's workplace columnist offers advice to readers on how to embrace (productive) vulnerability at work.
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My latest workplace advice column for @BusinessInsider is about introversion, narcissism, and how to stop taking things so personally on the job. Insights from @GraziadioSchool's @bobbithomason and @IEbusiness's @Margaritmayo .
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Even if you're not a true narcissist, your sensitivity, aversion to teamwork, and inability to receive feedback can be career-limiting, say experts.
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Talking to employees about Biden's vaccine mandate is an urgent priority. My new piece for @BusinessInsider offers a playbook for managers on what to say, how to say it, and how to handle resistance. Insights from @paulargenti.
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Roughly three-quarters of employees are in favor of mandates are work, but 5% of workers says they would consider quitting if mandates were imposed.
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For @BusinessInsider, I wrote about die-hards who’ve recently left their jobs to tackle an extreme physical challenge. This was a fun one!
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For a small band of thrill-seekers, the pandemic sparked a primal desire to tackle an extreme physical challenge.
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Roughly 15 million American workers have quit their jobs since April — and new research from @McKinsey suggests we ain't seen nothing yet. Ready my latest in @BusinessInsider
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New research suggests people are quitting their jobs not because they want a raise, but because they don't feel valued at work.
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The secret to building a high-performing team? F-bombs, gossip, and GIFs. It's research, people! Read more in my latest story for @BusinessInsider @RonFriedman @drjackwiley @RobCrossNetwork
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Last year set a record for expletives in conference calls, but that's not a bad thing. Research shows high-performing teams curse more often.
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RT @InsiderInc: .@knightrm, Senior Correspondent at @BusinessInsider, appeared on @NBCNews to discuss her @thisisinsider story on video cal….
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Video calls and screen sharing have become common place during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the delta variant is threatening returning to the office for millions of Americans who have been working...
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Fights about masks policies, protests over vaccine mandates, and tens of thousands of students in quarantine due to COVID-19. For @BusinessInsider, I spoke with four principals around the country about what it's like to lead a school right now.
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New York City schools open their doors on Monday. But in many parts of the US, the school year — already weeks under way — is proving challenging.
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Slack and Zoom can do a number on your mental health. Here's a novel idea: embrace the telephone. My latest in @BusinessInsider W insights from @MelodyWilding and @UTAustin's Amit Kumar.
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The popular communication tools of remote work do a number on our psyches. New research suggests the phone can offer salvation.
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For @BusinessInsider, I spoke with experts about how #working #moms can manage the strain and stress of yet another #pandemic-disrupted school year.
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You can take concrete steps to ease your burden at home and on the job. Streamlining your workday is a good place to start.
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