Polly LaBerre

CNN business correspondent and co-author of Mavericks at Work

Chester Elton

Co-author of The Carrot Principle and The 24-Carrot Manager

Remember the saying "Slow and steady wins the race?" Turns out it's true. Slow down at work, with your partner and just in general. You may be surprised at how much sweeter life is when you aren't looking at it at warp speed.

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Polly LaBerre

Chester Elton

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