Are you a sensitive striver? Here's how to make it work Sensitive strivers go above-and-beyond to achieve success and please others but suffer from self-criticism, overthinking and a lack of boundaries, writes performance coach Melody Wilding. The key to their success is realizing they require extra protection from burnout and to stop feeling guilty about sensitivity by reframing it as a strength. The Ascent (6/10)How to speed your career progression As Generation Z enters the workforce, many young employees are aspiring to leadership roles in the near future. "Those who actively build their network within an organization, who promote collaboration, and who seek mentorship from others are the types of leaders we look for," says DJ Paoni, president of SAP North America. Fast Company online (6/13)
Learn What the Numbers Really Mean Companies expect managers to use financial data to allocate resources and run their departments. But many managers can't read a balance sheet, don't know how to calculate return on investment (ROI), and suffer from a fear of finance. Don't be one of them. Here's how>>
Strong communication among team members is key to making remote workforces successful, says Paul Wolfe, senior vice president of HR at Indeed. Wolfe uses twice-yearly face-to-face meetings as well as technology tools -- video meetings and chat platforms -- to help remote and in-office workers get to know each other. Fortune (6/15)
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The Landscape
Trade tensions trigger contradictory responses on Wall Street Conflicting signals in stock and bond markets suggest that investors are having a hard time anticipating where the US-Chinese trade conflict will take the US economy. Bond yields and stocks typically fall in parallel when investors believe the economy is headed into a downturn, yet bond yields have been falling while stock prices have been rising. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (6/16)
Your Next Challenge
3 tips for avoiding new-job regret You're less likely to second-guess taking a new job if you ask several questions during interviews, such as "What will my daily schedule look like?" and "What's the company's approach to people management?" writes Maurie Backman. Research online reviews to gauge employee satisfaction and question whether the move aligns with your career goals. The Motley Fool (6/13)Why your resume should include outside interests Hiring managers often look at what a candidate does outside of work for clues concerning their character and transferable skills, writes former recruiter Andrew Fennell. Activities such as volunteering or sports "shows recruiters that you have a range of transferable skills and qualities, such as teamwork, reliability and creativity," he writes. Fast Company online (6/12)
Amazon is the nation's premier dog-friendly workplace, according to this top-ten ranking based on bring-to-work policies, pet insurance and other pet-related benefits. Working alongside your dog is reported to improve individual well-being, team collaboration and employee retention. USA Today (6/13)
The Water Cooler
Comcast introduces a remote you can use with your eyes Comcast has launched a remote that uses eye-tracking technology to allow customers -- especially those with disabilities -- to change the channel, look at the guide, set recordings and browse menus by moving their eyes. The telecommunications company has released a video showing customer Jimmy Curran, who has a neuromuscular disorder, using the eye control system. The Verge (6/17)
I like the idea of showing that you can go through a lot and still be on your feet, still be working, and still be positive about life. And that you can still think that the best thing is around the corner.
