Getting impatient? Time to get over yourself | 5 different communication styles need 5 approaches | Study: 61% of managers view resume gaps unfavorably
Things often don't go as planned, so instead of becoming impatient, plan for delays and frustrations and notice what triggers you and if you tend to blow the situation out of proportion or blame others, writes speaker and consultant Marlene Chism. "Instead of talking about what others are doing or not doing, focus on what choices are available to you. Take responsibility for your experience, and your experience will transform," Chism advises. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/5)
5 different communication styles need 5 approaches Adapting your communication style to match the person you're engaging with can lead to better outcomes, writes author Leah Mether. For aggressive communicators, stay calm and use "I" statements. With passive communicators, slow down and provide space. Address behavior directly with passive-aggressive communicators, and be clear and direct with assertive communicators. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (8/6)
Study: 61% of managers view resume gaps unfavorably Despite a cultural shift towards accepting resume gaps, research by Boris Groysberg and Eric Lin indicates that these gaps still affect hiring and compensation. Pandemic-driven unemployment, generational changes, and social media transparency have reduced the stigma, but 61% of managers still view resume gaps negatively. The study highlights that executives with resume gaps receive lower pay raises, and women face a consistent pay penalty. Full Story: The Business Journals (tiered subscription model) (8/6)
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Create a relaxed atmosphere when conducting an interview Conducting a successful job interview involves creating a relaxed and supportive environment, unlike the misconception that interviewers need to be tough and aggressive. Interviewers can prepare by researching candidates, engaging in small talk to ease nerves and asking open-ended questions to encourage detailed responses. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (8/7)
A surge in the number of Hispanic, African American and Asian American employees at commercial radio stations has brought minority representation in the industry to 21.5%, surpassing the previous record high of 17.8% set in 2022, a RTDNA and Newhouse School at Syracuse University survey shows. Men still outnumber women overall, accounting for 57.4% of the radio workforce, but women in minority groups outnumber their male counterparts, the survey indicates. Full Story: Inside Radio (8/8)
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How slow productivity allows for more depth, less stress Cal Newport, author of the book, "Slow Productivity," addresses the pervasive issue of pseudo-productivity in modern workplaces, exacerbated by frequent virtual meetings and continuous email exchanges. Newport suggests that knowledge workers should focus on fewer tasks with greater depth and quality, highlighting historical figures like Maya Angelou and Richard Feynman, who avoided distractions to produce significant work. Full Story: Nature (8/7)
If someone you know has moral values that seem, at times, to be flexible (to put it kindly), there might be a reason for that. A new study shows that people's moral values vary seasonally, with a stronger emphasis on group cohesion values like loyalty, authority, and purity during spring and fall. The 10-year study, which analyzed over 230,000 U.S. survey responses and additional data from Canada and Australia, suggests a link between these shifts and seasonal anxiety. These insights could influence the timing of elections, legal cases, public health responses and future trips to Las Vegas. Full Story: University of British Columbia (8/6)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
The Telegram app has been around since 2013. President Teddy Roosevelt sent the first ever old-school telegram, but The New York Times sent the first ever commercial message around the globe in 1911, as a test. What did the message say?
