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	. The 10 Commandments of a Happy Worklife Thou shalt assume the best...and nine other guiding principles for everyone who wants work to be more than just work. IN-DEPTH PROFILE: The Strengths That Matter Most If you've ever felt lacking as a leader, Aaron Smith and great-grandson David Branch want you to know their story. The Blossoming of a Workplace Drone Walter used to be a lot like Dilbert -- until a smart supervisor treated him like a real person. Change (Gasp!) Can (Gasp!) Be Fun Want to bring positive change to your workplace? Expect a little pain before you hit your stride. Achieving the Flow of Great Performance Want to work "in the zone"? Then follow the lead of people like Handel and Pelé. A Face-to-Face Encounter with Differences From Opie to Satan in two months: How a little beard taught me big lessons in acceptance. A World of Civility: 15 Ways to Wage Kindness Starting Now Use these action-oriented aspirations to bring compassion and empathy back to life -- in your workplace, community, and country. A Lesson from Mongolia: Do What You Can When it comes to making a difference, there are no limits. Just ask Michelle Lewis. Leaving a Bright Legacy The life of a creative good guy prompts us to ask some big questions about our role in the world. The Case for Slowing Down In a world of fast companies and impossible deadlines, there's something to be said for slowing down, living in the present, and taking time to appreciate all that is good. When Fear Strikes the Workplace If you're the Freddy Krueger of management, you're the one who should be afraid -- because you're going to get scary results. Competition: As American as Apple Pie? It's supposed to motivate. But more often than not, competition causes rivalries, passive-aggressive behavior, and fractured workplaces. An Ageless Question from Kindergarten Many schools are all about keeping kids in line -- at the expense of curiosity and enthusiasm. Can the same be said of your organization? Lessons from a Principled Leader Leading in an incredibly demanding work environment, Fred Burton slows down and puts effectiveness ahead of efficiency. Learn how you can too. Refreshing Lessons in Empowerment A well-meaning dad tries to control the lemonade stand -- until two young employees take over and show what it really means to co-create a successful enterprise. Making Music with a Great Teacher If you want to strike the right chord as a coach, be a partner and provide choices. How to Create Your Own Kitty Hawk Wilbur and Orville left behind some powerful lessons in invention -- lessons you can put to work right now in your organization. Some Choice Words on Management by Slogan Poster Pete plastered the walls with good intentions -- and the workers had a few choice words of their own. The Soft Side of a Steel Company In a tough, unforgiving industry, Ken Iverson achieved remarkable success by bringing out the best in people. The Problem With Know-It-Alls Do you work with someone who's a self-proclaimed expert on everything? Here's how to stay civil while exerting your own know-how. Civility At Work: 20 Ways to Build a Kinder Workplace Workplaces work better when people get along. Here's how to make it happen. ...French Version -- UK Version In Praise of Workplace Cynicism Dave is one part Einstein, one part Rodney Dangerfield, and one part dental drill. Here's why we should like him. Learning Respect in the Arizona Desert Lesson #1 -- Make sure your tank is full. Timeless Wisdom from My 104-Year-Old Friend Does a to-do list have something to do with longevity? LaRue would definitely say so. I'm Important, You're Important, We're All Important Self-worth is a hazy concept, unless it's OUR sense of worth we're talking about. Here are 20 ideas for building it up. Going to a Boring Meeting? Take This Column Are you locked down in meetings for much of the work day? Here are ways to make them faster, better, and less frequent. Taking the Time for Dialogue Opening your ears -- and your mind -- requires plenty of personal adjustment. Pop Culture Meets the Workplace The tube and the silver screen have some interesting things to say about life in our organizations. Individuality at Work When it comes to being yourself in the workplace, it helps to know your KASSIs. You DO know your KASSIs, don't you? Ring in the New Year with Old Year Reflections If you want your resolutions to stick, then take a thoughtful look at the past 12 months. Creating a Flexible Workplace It's amazing but true -- someone really IS worrying about toenails and toenail polish. Welcome to the new TQM. The Challenge of "Challenge" Labor Day angst: How to find just the right work balance. Want to reprint an article? Sign up for Gold Key Access! 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