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The effort, not the end result, is what motivates us | Ask for focus time, and 8 other productivity tips | The moments that create a great leader

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The effort, not the end result, is what motivates us Research shows that although we tend to avoid what's most difficult in life we're also conversely drawn to cognitive and physical tasks that push our limits. One study reveals that it's not necessarily the reward or end result we most value, but the effort it took us to get there -- a finding that employers can use to change the way they reward staff. Full Story: The Washington Post (9/29)

Ask for focus time, and 8 other productivity tips Minimize distractions during your work day by stowing away electronic devices, switching tasks occasionally to give your brain a break, moving to a different location if possible and telling others about your need for time to focus, writes Jones Loflin. "Don't assume that just because you look busy that your team will leave you alone," Loflin writes. Full Story: Medium (tiered subscription model) (9/29)

The moments that create a great leader A great leadership career is forged in those moments when you consider the needs of others, identify your style and stand up for your convictions, writes Art Petty. "It's frightening to take a stand, but if you compromise, you will be failing yourself, those who depend upon you and everyone who has inspired you to be a good person and leader," Petty writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (9/30)

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The Landscape

Are unpaid internships unfair? Many leading companies offer paid internships, but unpaid internships are still a thing. When viewed from an equal opportunity perspective, the entire idea of unpaid work is not a good look because only people who have some other source of money can afford to work for free. From a corporate competitiveness perspective, companies that offer unpaid internships hurt themselves by limiting their talent pool. Full Story: The Associated Press (9/30)

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Your Next Challenge

"Quiet quitting" isn't limited to work "Quiet quitting" has gotten a lot of ink lately, and this article looks at all the other areas in your life where you can incorporate quiet quitting, like friendships, family, parenting, social media and superfluous grooming. Which of those would you like to quiet quit? Full Story: The Guardian (London) (9/30)

POLL QUESTION: If you could quiet quit just ONE of the following, which would it be?

Work

Certain friendships

Certain family members

Parenting

Social media

Superfluous grooming

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Why it's okay to quit The Wall Street Journal

What perks do workers want in 2022? Employee Benefit News (free registration)

Puppy and ducklings take a nap in the woods Hindustan Times (India)

Instead of growling at your team, try wagging your tail ThoughtLeaders

What it takes to drive real change Inc. (tiered subscription model)

The Water Cooler

Trevor Noah gets ready to drop the mic

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I guess this one could be classified as "not-so-quiet quitting." Trevor Noah's decision to transition away from "The Daily Show" is a bummer. It might have been a "crazy choice" by Jon Stewart to hand the keys to the show to Noah seven years ago, but it was an inspired choice. Who is gonna be the next host? Full Story: Variety (9/30)

Editor's Note

I am Janet Connor Kahler, editor of Your Career. I have been with SmartBrief for 13 years in a variety of jobs, including my current job as content production manager. I have experience in hiring, training and managing workers and have taught college courses that include resume writing and job interviewing. And yes, I had a unpaid internship at an advertising agency while in college that I subsidized with weekend lifeguard shifts.

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