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Rob Lambert

Friction and Reward: The Hidden Forces That Shape Work (and How Richard Hammond Helps You See Them)

Friction and Reward: The Hidden Forces That Shape Work (and How Richard Hammond Helps You See Them)

Discover Richard Hammond’s Friction vs Reward model and learn how reducing friction and increasing reward drives business improvement, innovation, and wellbeing.

Creativity in Business: Why Problem Solving Needs Space, Time and Energy

Creativity in Business: Why Problem Solving Needs Space, Time and Energy

Discover how creativity in business fuels problem solving, improves wellbeing, and drives innovation through open and closed modes of work.

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Can Music Improve Work Performance and Reduce Anxiety? Here’s What Research Says

Can music really make you more productive at work? Explore the science behind music and focus, discover how it impacts mood and wellbeing, and see why silence can sometimes be the best soundtrack. Plus: a hand-picked list of 34 albums for deep work and creativity.

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5 Trade Skills That Will Accelerate Your Success in Business

Discover the five essential trade skills every professional needs to succeed in today’s business world. Build a stronger career with these must-have skills

How to create an Effective Business Strategy: Principles, Tactics, and Actionable Insights

How to create an Effective Business Strategy: Principles, Tactics, and Actionable Insights

Discover how to create a business strategy that works. Learn the three core principles of strategy, why strategies fail, and how tactical actions feed back to refine your plan. Turn vision into action, overcome obstacles, and align your team for lasting impact.

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Journalism Ethics at Work: Truth, Notes, Privacy & Fairness for Modern Leaders and Managers

Steal the best ethics from journalism for the workplace: truth, rigorous notes, critical thinking, fairness, and privacy/GDPR. Practical lessons for managers and teams.

A drawing of Nash's Leisure Pyramid with the words overlaid - The Leisure Time Pyramid: What Netflix Binges Teach Us About Work

The Leisure Time Pyramid: What Netflix Binges Teach Us About Work

Jay B. Nash’s “Leisure Time Pyramid” may be a century old, but it has surprising lessons for today’s workplaces. From Netflix binges to creative participation, here’s how it applies to business and employee engagement.