As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on the goals we had, the plans we made, and the lessons we learned. What did the world learn this year? Here at LinkedIn, we looked at exclusive data to find out what 93 million people around the world learned with LinkedIn Learning in 2019. What did your peers learn? What skills did professionals like your boss develop and...

Posts by Rachel Lefkowitz
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How to Write Emails that Busy People Will Actually Read—And Respond To
Rachel Lefkowitz December 2, 2019
The average office worker receives 121 emails per day. They skim and scan to keep up, and have zero patience for emails that are too long, confusing, or don’t paint the full picture. So how do you write an email that people will actually read and respond to? Make it easy for the recipient to get what they need and move on, says Natasha Terk in Tips for Better...
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Why You Need To Change How You Motivate Your Team
Rachel Lefkowitz November 25, 2019
Employees often tell you what they want. They want a raise or promotion, maybe stock options. But in the famous words of Steve Jobs, “people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” While these incentives are important to keep your employees happy and feel valued, you need a different approach to encourage day-to-day productivity and motivation that...
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5 Ways to Respond the Next Time You’re Interrupted
Rachel Lefkowitz November 18, 2019
You’ve been working on a new idea. It’s something you’ve researched for weeks and you’re confident it can make an impact. As you...
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Why Self-Doubt May Be Sabotaging Your Career
Rachel Lefkowitz November 11, 2019
Do you ever have that fear that you’ll be found out? That someone will discover you’re not actually as good at your job as people...
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Think of the best leaders you know. They stand tall, hold eye contact, and use their hands to make a point—all body language cues that...