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May 08, 2017 How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home By Rebecca Knight Use empirical evidence to make your case.

Founders Should You Name Your Company After Yourself? by Denise Lee Yohn Think about your long-term goals. Gender Men Shouldn't Refuse to Be Alone with Female Colleagues by W. Brad Johnson, David G. Smith Why no one needs to follow the "Billy Graham rule." Managing yourself Talking to Yourself (Out Loud) Can Help You Learn by Ulrich Boser But maybe don't do it in public.

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