Establish trust to keep helicopter bosses at bay | Hit the right notes with attention to tone, preparation | How depression can eat into retirement finances
Establish trust to keep helicopter bosses at bay Micromanagers struggle with trust so anticipate their questions and over-communicate to placate their anxiety, says Suzy Welch. They're also often somewhat bored so explore ways to keep them busy. CNBC (5/14)12 ways to get your day off to a terrible start People sabotage their workday almost as soon as they sit down by drowning themselves in email, meetings, multitasking or negative thoughts, write Allana Akhtar and Shana Lebowitz, who also address the optimum time to drink coffee. It's better to tackle one task that requires significant concentration first thing while our minds are fresh. Business Insider (5/15)
Making the Connection
Hit the right notes with attention to tone, preparation Research shows people convey approachability speaking in a higher pitch, while a lower tone signals confidence, writes Katrina Kirsch. Remembering personal facts about others from previous conversations and researching their area of expertise deepens connections. Minutes (5/6)
The Landscape
How depression can eat into retirement finances Those not mentally prepared for retirement may suddenly find themselves adrift when they no longer have work to do. And that, experts say, can lead to a series of health problems that in turn threaten financial well-being. Reuters (5/14)
Your Next Challenge
Signs a job posting may not be telling the whole truth A study reports 61% of new employees say their work does not align with how the job was advertised, writes Jared Lindzon. Job seekers should steer clear of vague job titles and descriptions with too many or too few specifics and ask several questions that clarify the position's tasks during the interview. Fast Company online (5/14)Executives share what they want in a job candidate Passion is one of the most-sought-after traits in potential hires, writes Vicki Salemi, career expert for Monster.com, who spoke with several executives in the communications field. They also want to see ambition, curiosity, confidence and an ability to listen. Forbes (5/10)
A study by the video game industry reports nearly 80% of gamers enjoy reduced stress and increased mental stimulation when they play. Sixty-five percent of US adults play video games in some form, according to the study. Variety online (5/9)
The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation has published its 2019 American Fitness Index, which ranks the 100 largest US cities based on personal health habits and fitness aspects of the community. Arlington, Va., was chosen as the healthiest city followed by Seattle and Minneapolis; the bottom spot on the list is Oklahoma City. Today (5/14)
One of the things that attracted me to economics was its importance in improving people's lives.
