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WHY YOU SHOULD RESPECT SLEEP

Can we STOP bragging about how little sleep we get?

Here are some fun facts:

• 42% of leaders don’t even get 6 hours of sleep.

• Alcohol impairment and sleep deprivation have the same damaging effects.

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Steve Smith Steve Smith

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN WORK-LIFE BALANCE?

I don’t believe in work-life balance. ⚖️

To me, work-life balance is impossible because you’re trying to be all things to all people. This is how burnout happens and you begin to lose control of the things that matter most to you.

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DO YOU HAVE AN ALARM CLOCK OR AN OPPORTUNITY CLOCK?

Instead of grudgingly waking up by an alarm clock blaring in your face, change the perspective to what you’re ABLE to accomplish.

A new day allows yourself for endless opportunities. Embrace the fresh start with open arms.

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    Global Head of Talent Acquisition
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