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When the world of work turned upside down in 2020, we quickly adapted to Zoom calls, Slack threads and digital whiteboards. At first, this newfound flexibility felt liberating. But as we settle into a ...

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Q: I’ve been a manager of a small group in a large organization for several years. In general, my direct reports have been easy to manage; they are conscientious, competent, seasoned professionals.

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