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rebecca m. knight @knightrm

Senior Correspondent at @businessinsider covering careers and the changing workplace. Former Harvard Business Review contributor. Former FT.

Joined January 2009
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businessinsider.com/can-work… I related all too easily to the reader question in my latest advice column for @BusinessInsider.

Why does it feel like working from home is giving me ADHD?

"There's no such thing as sudden-onset ADD," Dr. Ned Hallowell told Insider. But, he said, you may be suffering from a "severe case of modern life."

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In need of a motivational kick in the pants this January? (Let's face it, who isn't?) Read my latest in @BusinessInsider, featuring advice and tips from @UChicago behavioral scientist @ayeletfishbach on how to get your mojo back. businessinsider.com/how-to-m…

Seeking motivational mojo to start the new year? A behavioral scientist has some advice.

After 22 months (and counting) of pandemic life, many of us have lost our drive. A new book offers science-backed tips on how to get it back.

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My new workplace advice column for @BusinessInsider is about a woman whose boss is gaslighting her. My experts, including @RobinSStern, have sound recommendations on what she and others should do in this situation. Bottom line: protect your mental health. businessinsider.com/boss-gas…

Here's what to do when your boss is gaslighting you

When your manager undermines your sense of reality and makes you doubt yourself, it's hard to think straight. You need to take good care of yourself.

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The Roys represent every terrible, narcissistic, and toxic boss you've ever had. Here's how to cope. My latest co-byline in @BusinessInsider w @caity_henderson businessinsider.com/bad-boss…

We asked psychologists to break down the toxic leadership styles of the Roy family on 'Succession'...

The HBO show — which returns on Sunday for its fourth and final season — portrays how it feels to be trapped in the orbit of megalomaniac managers.

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My latest advice column for @BusinessInsider tackles an age-old problem: a boss who piles too much on your plate. Here's how to say no. businessinsider.com/why-its-…

Having a boss who piles too much on your plate is a problem. Here's how to stand up for yourself...

Be honest with your manager about your needs and what you can reasonably handle, experts advise. Running yourself ragged is not a good strategy.

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How Gen Z is going to kill the workplace as we know it My latest for @BusinessInsider. Featuring: @SelfeSTEAMgirl, @kahlil_greene, @MITSloan's Thomas Malone, and @MarcieMerriman businessinsider.com/gen-z-is…

How Gen Z is going to kill the workplace as we know it

Gen Zers have been unshackled from old ways of working, and their experiences and sensibilities are aligned to meet this post-pandemic moment.

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Having one of those just-can't-focus days? (Me too.) In this @HarvardBiz IdeaCast interview, @amishijha explains how we can train our brains to be more productive at work (and at play). hbr.org/podcast/2021/10/find…

Find Focus in a Chaotic World

The meditation method that generals and CEOs use to harness their attention

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Having imposter syndrome can actually make you a better colleague and leader, according to new research. My latest in @BusinessInsider. businessinsider.com/managing…

Having imposter syndrome when you're the boss is hard, but weirdly it might make you better at your...

Research from MIT suggests that people who feel imposter thoughts demonstrate superior interpersonal skills.

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I recently interviewed Patagonia's CEO for @BusinessInsider. businessinsider.com/patagoni…

Patagonia's CEO gets candid: How sustainability, diversity, and social justice guide the beloved...

Ryan Gellert took over the outdoor icon in 2020. In an interview with Insider, he talks about the company's commitment to fighting the climate crisis.

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Don't fear oversharing. New research suggests that disclosing personal information on social media can build trust and improve professional relationships. My latest in @BusinessInsider. w @Wharton's Nancy Rothbard. businessinsider.com/misuse-o…

'My boss is oversharing on LinkedIn, and now I feel like I'm spying on her. What do I do?

Insider's workplace columnist offers advice to readers on how to embrace (productive) vulnerability at work.

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My latest workplace advice column for @BusinessInsider is about introversion, narcissism, and how to stop taking things so personally on the job. Insights from @GraziadioSchool's @bobbithomason and @IEbusiness's @Margaritmayo businessinsider.com/signs-yo…

I thought I was an introvert, but what if I'm just a shy narcissist instead?

Even if you're not a true narcissist, your sensitivity, aversion to teamwork, and inability to receive feedback can be career-limiting, say experts.

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Talking to employees about Biden's vaccine mandate is an urgent priority. My new piece for @BusinessInsider offers a playbook for managers on what to say, how to say it, and how to handle resistance. businessinsider.com/how-to-t… Insights from @paulargenti

A growing number of employees support vaccine mandates — but there are some holdouts. Here's how to...

Roughly three-quarters of employees are in favor of mandates are work, but 5% of workers says they would consider quitting if mandates were imposed.

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For @BusinessInsider, I wrote about die-hards who’ve recently left their jobs to tackle an extreme physical challenge. This was a fun one! businessinsider.com/meaning-…

Fantasize about quitting your job to climb Everest or hike the Appalachian Trail? These die-hards...

For a small band of thrill-seekers, the pandemic sparked a primal desire to tackle an extreme physical challenge.

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Roughly 15 million American workers have quit their jobs since April — and new research from @McKinsey suggests we ain't seen nothing yet. Ready my latest in @BusinessInsider businessinsider.com/mckinsey…

McKinsey knows why your employees are quitting — and it's not about the money

New research suggests people are quitting their jobs not because they want a raise, but because they don't feel valued at work.

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The secret to building a high-performing team? F-bombs, gossip, and GIFs. It's research, people! Read more in my latest story for @BusinessInsider @RonFriedman @drjackwiley @RobCrossNetwork businessinsider.com/behavior…

The most successful teams swear and gossip. Managers, pay #%$!-ing attention.

Last year set a record for expletives in conference calls, but that's not a bad thing. Research shows high-performing teams curse more often.

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.@knightrm, Senior Correspondent at @BusinessInsider, appeared on @NBCNews to discuss her @thisisinsider story on video calls & messaging hurting our mental health after over a year of working from home. The solution? A good old-fashioned phone call: nbcnews.com/now/video/how-vi…

How video calls and messaging can negatively impact mental health

Video calls and screen sharing have become common place during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the delta variant is threatening returning to the office for millions of Americans who have been working...

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Fights about masks policies, protests over vaccine mandates, and tens of thousands of students in quarantine due to COVID-19. For @BusinessInsider, I spoke with four principals around the country about what it's like to lead a school right now. businessinsider.com/school-p…

'Overworked and exhausted' principals describe the pain and anguish of leading a school right now

New York City schools open their doors on Monday. But in many parts of the US, the school year — already weeks under way — is proving challenging.

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Slack and Zoom can do a number on your mental health. Here's a novel idea: embrace the telephone. My latest in @BusinessInsider W insights from @MelodyWilding and @UTAustin's Amit Kumar. businessinsider.com/slack-zo…

Slack and Zoom hurt employee collaboration — and our mental health. Phone calls are the answer.

The popular communication tools of remote work do a number on our psyches. New research suggests the phone can offer salvation.

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For @BusinessInsider, I spoke with experts about how #working #moms can manage the strain and stress of yet another #pandemic-disrupted school year. businessinsider.com/working-…

4 strategies working moms can use to juggle parenting, family, and everything else, according to...

You can take concrete steps to ease your burden at home and on the job. Streamlining your workday is a good place to start.

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