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When too many stars can be a bad thing | What is pro-level thinking? | Fashion brands can't shake th

When too many stars can be a bad thing | What is pro-level thinking? | Fashion brands can't shake their reliance on department stores Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 9, 2017 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google+]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] Leading Edge [] [When too many stars can be a bad thing]( A team that's too loaded can see a decline in performance, along with less cooperation and teamwork, according to a study. "To find the right balance within a team, leaders should ask a very important question of their team members: 'What do you love to do?' " writes Jennifer V. Miller. [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (8/8) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [What is pro-level thinking?]( An amateur's mindset means taking criticism personally, giving up too soon and lacking a process for success, writes Shane Parrish. 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