If you have trouble focusing at work, a cluttered workspace may be part of the problem. Simplify your workspace and avoid the temptation to leave sticky notes and other visual cues around your desk where they can be a distraction, writes Robin Madell. U.S. News & World Report (10/16)
Making the Connection
Confronting co-workers about dishonesty is tricky Body language might suggest that a co-worker is being dishonest, but don't confront that person unless you've verified your suspicions, says Tim Cole, CEO of the Compass Alliance. Not even seasoned interrogators have an "absolute litmus test" for determined if someone is lying, he points out. Ladders (10/16)
