Advice for a smooth return after disability leave | 7 phrases you'll hear from people with mental fortitude | Bring your true self to networking events
Advice for a smooth return after disability leave Transitioning back to work is easier for employees on disability if they stay in touch with their manager, explaining what accommodations they'll need upon return, says leadership development coach Isabel Duarte. It's important they don't rush the return or take on too many responsibilities until fully recovered. Glassdoor (5/8)7 phrases you'll hear from people with mental fortitude Mentally tough people identify themselves as such with phrases that reflect their self-awareness, independent spirit and confidence, writes psychotherapist Amy Morin. These phrases include "Tell me more," "No thank you" and "I'll consider whether that's right for me." CNBC (4/26)
Making the Connection
Bring your true self to networking events We may think networking is only for the uninhibited conversationalist, but deeper connections are often made by quieter people who listen well and respond thoughtfully, writes Devora Zack, CEO of Only Connect Consulting. Trying to fake a more outgoing personality leaves introverts "dazed, confused and exhausted," she writes. Association for Talent Development (5/8)
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The Landscape
Businesses suffer when hard conversations aren't had Workplaces can reduce drama and disruption by having hard and productive conversations with people displaying negative behaviors or affecting business outcomes, writes Marlene Chism. "There's always a business case for cleaning up bad behavior, you just have to notice how to connect the dots," she writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (5/6)
If you want a more purpose-driven career but aren't sure how to start, volunteer or job shadow at nonprofits to learn what work is the best fit for you, writes Mark Horoszowski, CEO of MovingWorlds. Identify at what points in your career you were most fulfilled and find a way to incorporate that experience into more meaningful work. Fast Company online (5/6) Less is more with your LinkedIn summary A LinkedIn summary is more interesting if it presents a relatable picture of you with a concise explanation of your value and a snapshot of your personality, writes Ludmila Leiva. Improve your use of keywords by studying your profile's data to learn which ones attract the most readers. Refinery29 (5/7)
Balancing Yourself
How to take control of thoughts to minimize anxiety Anxiety is rooted in fear about the future, as the brain reacts the same way to perceived and real threats, writes Chris Rackliffe. Anxiety sufferers can train their brains to adjust their response to fear by writing down their thoughts, challenging each one's veracity and remembering these thoughts will pass. Thrive Global (5/8)
During a traffic stop when a Florida sheriff's deputy pulled over a man and woman for ignoring a stop sign, the officer found that the pair had illegally collected 41 turtles, which were found in a backpack. When the deputy asked the woman passenger if she had anything else on her person, she took a 1-foot-long baby alligator out of her yoga pants. Miami Herald (tiered subscription model) (5/6)
Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation.
Dean Kamen, engineer, businessman and inventor of the Segway vehicle
