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Lying fallow: Individual and contextual conditions explaining intra-organizational career inaction
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT There is no source of conflict of interest. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Research data cannot be shared within the scope of the ethical approval obtained. Supporting Information Filename Description APPS70148-sup-0001-Supplementary.docxWord 2007 document , 53.3 KB Table S1. Demographics of participants. Table S2. Calibrated dataset. Table S3. Codebook containing codes and subcodes for the outcome and characteristics of the desire for change, and illustrative codes.
This is how you become the best in your industry today:
The Zoom Effect! So, it's early 2020, and suddenly, offices worldwide shut down because of the coronavirus. Teams were scattered overnight, scrambling for ways to connect. Conference calls felt clunky, emails weren't enough, and collaboration tools couldn't replicate real conversations. And then, there was Zoom... Zoom wasn't the first video conferencing tool on the market, but it quickly became the default way businesses, schools, and even families stayed connected. Why?
This is Why Your Business isn't getting ROI from Your SaaS Tools
...how you change that Every year, companies waste thousands of dollars on underutilized SaaS products. Why? Because they don't understand this simple theory. Subscribing to a SaaS tool is like setting up a home gym. Purchasing the treadmill and dumbbell doesn't automatically mean you lose or gain weight. The results come when you actually use the tools. Think about the last time you signed up for a new SaaS tool.
Is your business growing fast? This is what you need to do:
Lessons from HubSpot Imagine trying to juggle five different balls at once- email marketing, customer support tickets, sales leads, analytics, and content management. If even one slips, the whole thing falls apart. That's exactly what running a growing business without a solid CRM feels like. As your company scales, spreadsheets and standalone tools no longer cut it. That's where an all-in-one CRM comes in. And if there's one company that has set the gold standard in this space, it's HubSpot.
Lessons from HubSpot
Is your business growing fast? This is what you need to do: Lessons from HubSpot Growth is exciting! But being able to maintain it without losing your sanity or team's is a challenge for a lot of businesses. Imagine trying to juggle five different balls at once-email marketing, customer support tickets, sales leads, analytics, and content management. If even one slips, the whole act falls apart. That's exactly what running a growing business without a solid CRM feels like.
Why Do People Avoid Sitting in Front?
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 3 min read · -- As a psychologist, I am cultured to believe that people's actions are based on something deeper than just mere preference—although the preference still counts. Have you ever observed that in a classroom, a seminar, or even a church, the front seats are almost always empty? People pile into the back rows like it's the only safe zone, leaving the front row awkwardly vacant. Why does this happen? Is it just a habit, or is something deeper going on? 1.
Who You Like In A Movie/Book Says A Lot About You…I can Explain
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 5 min read · -- I discovered over time that it wasn't a mere coincidence I always gravitated towards “powerful female characters” , you know the tough, feared, strong, sharp ones.…whether they were villains or not…they were always so appealing to me.
A small-molecule SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor targeting the membrane protein - Nature
Abstract The membrane (M) protein of betacoronaviruses is well conserved and has a key role in viral assembly1,2. Here we describe the identification of JNJ-9676, a small-molecule inhibitor targeting the coronavirus M protein. JNJ-9676 demonstrates in vitro nanomolar antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV and sarbecovirus strains from bat and pangolin zoonotic origin.
Dear God, I feel anger and resentment toward you.
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 3 min read · -- Image generated from Pinterest I feel like my tears don’t matter to you. My heart is wounded from the series of disappointments. I feel ghosted by you. Faith in you is exhausting and hope in you has become torture. I see all the things you said we’d do, yet nothing has happened. The worst part? I don’t even know what I’m doing wrong. I’ve done everything you said—every single thing. Every instruction you gave, I followed through in faith, hoping things would change.
Your customers are telling you what to write-are you listening?
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 2 min read · -- Image generated from Pinterest As a customer centric content writer and strategist with over 3 years of practical experience, I have one mantra - Always create content that converts. This is not just a fancy thing I say to keep myself motivated, it is a goal I strive to live up to with every task I’m opportuned to work on. I am going to tell you the easiest way to create content that converts.
The secret to writing copy that clicks?
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 2 min read · -- Image generated from Pinterest “Telling your readers exactly what they want to hear” Now how's this possible seeing that they haven't told you and sadly you're not a telepath… I'll tell you how. Writing copy that converts doesn't start with writing. It starts with understanding from immersive research. Before you begin, you must understand that we humans are quite self absorbed. Your customers don’t care about your product—they care about their problems.
Do your Saas Users leave as quickly as they came?
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 4 min read · -- AI image generated from Pinterest Acquiring new customers is essential for the growth of any active business, but retaining them? Now that's the not-so-easy part. Customer retention is the lifeline of any business and the Saas industry isn't left out..
Dear God, I don't see a way out…
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 2 min read · -- Image by author I've hit rock bottom. I have come to the end of not just myself, but this road too. It's a dead end Lord. Everything you've said to do, I have done it and right now, I can't see a way. I feel like Moses, standing in front of the red sea, with the Egyptians saddling fast behind him. I don't see a way forward and I certainly can't go backwards cause there's honestly nowhere else to go. I've burnt every single bridge and said my goodbyes.
Let Me Tell You Something People Won't Tell You
Sofie Jacobs · Follow Just now -- Let Me Tell You Something People Won't Tell You Author's image You don’t need more skills You don’t need more courses You don’t need more seminars Your knowledge is enough. Infact you know you know too much to be broke. What you need is to focus on mastering consistency. This is the true driving force behind success in any field. Without it, even the best skills won’t lead to substantial results.
How I overcame comparing myself with others
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 1 min read · -- It’s easier than you think. Goals:) Comparison is the thief of joy and the key to breaking free from it is clarity and contentment. You have to clearly define what success means to you. Is it building a family? Advancing in your career? Luxurious living? Being comfortable? Whatever it is, having that clarity gives you direction and keeps you focused on your path. If you don’t know what you want, you’ll always find yourself wanting what someone else has.
POV: You hate asking for help
Sofie Jacobs · Follow 3 min read · -- I don’t want to be disrespected… Leave me to my absurdities... I’ve always felt deeply uncomfortable asking for help. The moment I reach out, it’s as if I’m placing myself in a cage, handing over the key to someone else. There’s this tightening in my chest, a fear that by being helped, I’m losing my freedom, becoming indebted in ways that strip me of my self-respect.
Are Confident people born or made?
Has this question ever crossed your mind? Well, It certainly has crossed mine. So I took the time to ask a couple of my friends what they think and they all had different perspectives on the subject. Some said confident people are born, while most believe they are made. Although I don’t entirely disagree with their ideas, my perspective slightly differs. I believe that one's placement as regards being confident or not is a product of series of conscious or subconscious decisions.
For months, I felt miserable and insufficient. This was how I got out…
Back in June 2022, I landed my first freelance writing gig. You can imagine how thrilled I was! I had signed a ghostwriting contract with a foreign client, providing weekly content. The pay was great too—around N200,000 per month. As a young woman without many responsibilities at the time, I felt like I was living the dream. Money was plentiful, and I was very comfortable. But this financial comfort came during a time of significant personal change and uncertainty.
3 things that help me crush every stage performance:
If you’ve lived long enough, then chances are you've heard the popular phrase; “Knowledge is power” or it's modification, “The application of knowledge is power” As true as this is, it is important you understand that knowledge doesn't expressly equal power. What you know provides something in between that results in the power you need to crush your performance. Yes, knowledge gives confidence and confidence brings power.
Depletion of skin bacteria by topical antibiotic treatment accelerates onset of Zika virus disease in mice.
Abstract Mosquito-borne flaviviruses have emerged as global health threats due to their rapid spread and high disease burden. The initial site of virus replication is the mosquito biting site in the host skin, yet the role of host skin bacteria remains unclear. Here, we observed accelerated progression of Zika virus (ZIKV)-induced disease in mice with depleted skin bacteria by topical antibiotic treatment prior to ZIKV infection.
I was trapped with overthinking for years until I realized this open secret!
Not yet a paid member? Read for FREE here! There's always that sinking feeling after an awkward conversation - replaying conversations in our heads, scrutinizing every word, gesture, and pause, second-guessing what was said, worrying about how it was perceived, and fearing that saying it might have been a mistake. Listen, I promise you, everyone goes through this.
I used to freeze on stage when I had to speak, until I learnt these 3 secrets:
We've all been there: the racing heart, the sweaty palms, the shaky voice. Whether it's giving a presentation at work, speaking up in a meeting, or addressing a large audience, the nerves can be paralyzing. It's frustrating because you have something valuable to say, but the fear of speaking up holds you back. This fear doesn't just rob you of your voice; it can also impact your career and personal growth.
All entrepreneurs that succeed know this simple trick
You're not a superhero! There's something you need to realize. One mistake a lot of entrepreneurs make is not utilizing the power of delegation. You think just because you can do everything, that means you should? There's really such a thing as the economy of self. Yes! You are an economy that should be managed properly. Doing everything yourself is costing you more than you know.
How I started making my money last longer
We've all been at that point where it felt like all of a sudden, your money just disappeared into thin air. You just got paid, it's barely a week since then, and you can't account for the whereabouts of the fruits of your labor.
Why do people cheat on their partners?
I was scrolling through Pinterest yesterday and I saw a post with an interesting question " Can cheating ever be justified in a relationship?" If you're not a member, read this story here Now, why I believe this is an answer susceptible to individual opinions and beliefs, personally I think cheating can never be justified. You cheat, you die! I'm joking🙂 But this got me thinking though Why really do people cheat?
One time, I lied in church during a testimony and this happened...
Yes! You read that right… I lied in church during a testimony, or at least that’s what any normal person would call it. Okay let me explain.… So, one time I was job hunting on Instagram and I kept sending different emails to different people. In the cause of doing that, I finally found an offer that looked hopeful, so I sent one of my best cold emails ever and stayed optimistic.
Do cryptocurrencies emerge from thin air? Or are they found?
Regardless of the endless benefits, many people remain hesitant to fully embrace cryptocurrency due to various reasons, including its inherent complexities and uncertainties. Among the common misconceptions is the question of how cryptocurrencies come into existence. Today, we'll unravel the mystery behind the creation of cryptocurrencies. Contrary to the belief that they simply materialize in the digital realm, cryptocurrencies are indeed intentionally created.
Books To Buy When Puberty Is Nigh: Konika Ray Wong, M.Ed
Readers, meet Konika. She’s the founder of Girl Power Science — an organization that empowers girls to navigate puberty with confidence. Today, we’re thrilled to share Konika’s new book, “One in a Million: A First Book About Periods.” In anticipation of her big book launch, Konika was kind enough to round up a few more favorites for us in this same genre.
Creating Healthy Mother-Daughter Relationships
Meredith and Sofie Jacobs of North Potomac use journaling as a way to maintain a healthy relationship. Photo courtesy of Meredith and Sofie Jacobs As a middle school student, Sofie Jacobs was at times mocked by other girls for her fastidious study habits and the good grades she received as a result. She joined an after-school cheerleading and dance class, but was taunted because of her lack of talent.
A systematic review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for persons with amputation. Identification of best evidence for rehabilitation to develop the WHO's Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation
This paper is only available as a PDF. To read, Please Download here. Abstract Objective To report the results of the systematic search performed to identify interventions and related evidence for rehabilitation of individuals with amputation based on the current evidence from Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Data sources Pubmed, Pedro, CINAHL, Embase, Google Scholar, and multiple guideline databases (date restriction 2008-2018).
Favipiravir at high doses has potent antiviral activity in SARS-CoV-2−infected hamsters, whereas hydroxychloroquine lacks activity
Significance The previous lack of consensus around the use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients underlines the need to thoroughly assess the in vivo efficacy of drugs against SARS-CoV-2. Small animal infection models, such as the hamster model, have a pivotal place herein. We here show in vivo preclinical results with favipiravir which indicate that antiviral efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 might only be achieved with a very high dose.
Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter
Have you ever wondered... What your mom thought the moment you were born? Or where your daughter would go if she could go anywhere in the universe? Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up. Plenty of free space for writing about whatever comes to mind, plus pages for drawing and making lists, ensure this journal stays refreshingly open-ended.
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