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Why performance improves when you avoid inflicting social pain

Why performance improves when you avoid inflicting social pain

by Liz Guthridge | Nov 14, 2016 | Blog

Yes, you — the kind, considerate, empathetic person who respects others at work. Even if your office nickname is “Mother Teresa” (or Saint Teresa of Calcutta), you still could accidentally be hurting your colleagues.   For example, based on what you do – or...

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