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Envy at Work

By Tanya Menon, Leigh Thompson — 2010

In the course of our research, we’ve found that it is possible to prevent yourself from being consumed by envy and even to harness it to your advantage.

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A few months and many deaths ago, I woke up exhausted, again. Every morning, I felt like I was rebuilding myself from the ground up. Waking up was hard. Getting to my desk to write was hard. Taking care of my body was hard. Remembering the point of it all was hard.

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New Thought Leader: Prince Ea

His given name is Richard Williams, but you probably know the filmmaker, poet, motivational speaker and activist from St. Louis as Prince Ea. You’ve probably seen one of his videos circling social media without realizing it. His content goes viral frequently.

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Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

Jobs need to be chosen that make use of the strengths of people with autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

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Don’t Take It Personally!

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Envy Is Actually a Very Helpful Emotion

Conventional wisdom says happy people have no use for envy. But jealousy can also be a tool if used wisely.

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5 Skills to Help You Develop Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a set of skills you can get better at with practice. Here are five skills you can cultivate to make you a more emotionally intelligent person.

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