How asking the right questions can shape your career | Why "I don't know" is sometimes the smartest answer | 7 signs you're a connector and why that's important
How asking the right questions can shape your career Many people focus on setting specific, actionable goals, but there is another way to approach career progress, writes Gwen Moran. Identifying a compelling list of questions can help you focus your energy, says Hal Gregersen, executive director of the MIT Leadership Center. Fast Company online (6/11)Why "I don't know" is sometimes the smartest answer You'll go further at work by rejecting the idea you have to provide all the answers, says former Microsoft executive Stefan Weitz. Admitting you don't know something encourages others to speak up, improving your ability to troubleshoot and resulting in more effective solutions. Money magazine (6/4)
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Making the Connection
7 signs you're a connector and why that's important People who succeed at relationships are conscientious, curious, trustworthy and want to connect with others, says Michelle Tillis Lederman, CEO of Executive Essentials. "When you have close work relationships, you boost your productivity by 50% and it predicts your happiness on the job," she says. Forbes (6/11)
Diversity: 3 Lessons You Can’t Miss Employees don't fit into a mold – they're as diverse as the world around us. A benefits and rewards strategy can help employers recognize behaviors that promote D&I in their organization. Reward, recognize and inspire diversity today.
The CEOs of Capital One and Discover indicated the credit card market is tightening amid concerns the economy will slow down in the next few years. The chief financial officer at Citigroup appears optimistic about borrowers' ability to pay their monthly bills. American Banker online (free content) (6/11)
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Your Next Challenge
10 ways to annoy hiring managers Hiring managers are unlikely to excuse a late arrival, inappropriate attire or a lack of knowledge about the employer, writes Robin Madell. They expect professionalism with every communication, as well as with a candidate's social media presence. U.S. News & World Report (6/11)How to improve your online presence to get hired More employers are using AI to examine every aspect of a candidate's online life, including content they've created, writes Susan Caminiti. Candidates can use this to their advantage by posting more information that reflects their expertise. CNBC (6/12)
Balancing Yourself
Release your inner chaos with rage yoga Lindsay Istac founded Rage Yoga because, as she explains, some people need to kick it up a notch to achieve inner calm. "[E]ven if it involves cursing your way through a warrior pose or banging your head to Metallica as you downward dog," writes Michele Debczak. Mental Floss (6/7)
Kraft is rolling out its new Salad Frosting, a formulation of the brand's Classic Ranch Dressing packaged in a squeezable pouch to encourage kids to eat more vegetables. The company is promoting the launch with a social media contest. WXYZ-TV (Detroit) (6/10)
I always say you should be very careful with the voices you listen to. And my closest voices have always told me, "You can."
