Finish the year on a strong note by cleaning out your email inbox and sending thank-you notes to colleagues and managers, Suzanne Gelb writes. Set aside some time to improve your LinkedIn presence, and work on shifting to a healthier sleep routine in 2018. The Muse (12/11) The right path always follows core values Live by your core values and act on behalf of others when times get tough, writes Art Barter, CEO of Datron World Communications. "It's not just about me surviving the challenge -- everyone is trying to survive and overcome the challenge set before them," he writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (12/7)
Making the Connection
A good opening line can help frame work conversations Grab someone's attention at work by saying something like "You're the very person I want to see" or "I just heard something that will interest you," Judith Humphrey writes. If you're approaching someone who looks busy, start by asking if the person has time to talk. Fast Company online (12/11)
The Landscape
Facebook promotes its anti-harassment guidelines as model for industry Facebook is offering its internal policy guidelines for fighting sexual harassment as a model for other Silicon Valley tech companies. The company requires training on the topic for managers, uses an investigation process designed to protect employees and allows termination of those who retaliate against co-workers who file harassment claims. Bloomberg (free registration) (12/8)
Your Next Challenge
How to find the right executive coach Hiring an executive coach can help you access much-needed mentoring, feedback or motivation. Finding a coach who matches your needs is important, so here are four strategies for picking the right person. Inc. online (12/8)
Bud Light sent a man dressed in medieval clothing to Modist Brewery in Minneapolis to read a cease-and-desist message from a scroll calling on the brewery to change the name of its "Dilly Dilly" Mosaic Double IPA or face a tour of the pit of misery. "Dilly Dilly" is a trademarked slogan of Bud Light, and Modist can sell the rest of the beer in its taproom but won't be able to brew a beer with that name again. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (tiered subscription model) (12/1)
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