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Are You Productive, or Just Busy?

Not everything your team does will push your business forward. Here's how to refocus that time and energy - and get on a path toward long-term success.
Source: Federico Gastaldi
Federico Gastaldi

Q: I feel like my team is always scrambling, but I have trouble knowing what’s actually working. How can I tell? — Elizabeth, New Orleans

You know the old saying “Practice makes perfect”? It’s a great mindset but also highly flawed. leads to perfection only if you’re focusing on the right things. When it comes to your business, busyness — also

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