How to balance "hard" and "soft" leadership skills | 5 tips for job seekers to stand out against the crowd | Don't withhold training over fear that employees will leave
Couples who work together say it's not easy Couples who work together as financial advisors say it is not easy, and they recommend tips such as working in different rooms if you work from home and assigning specific duties to each person. One advisor, David Auten-Schneider, gave this advice to those considering working together: "If this is something that you are considering doing, look at how you work together on other projects that are not related to work," he said. Full Story: Financial Planning (1/6)
How to balance "hard" and "soft" leadership skills Learning to balance "soft" leadership skills of inspiration and development of their team with "hard" ones such as accountability and driving performance during a crisis is something all leaders must master, write Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek, who call the two different styles "steel" and "velvet." "Such flexing between steel and velvet should always be anchored in the organization's shared values," they write. Full Story: Triple Crown Leadership (1/9)
5 tips for job seekers to stand out against the crowd The job market is showing some signs of destabilizing, particularly in the tech sector, but job candidates can distinguish themselves by scrubbing social media, going above and beyond in their research about the organization and sending a gracious thank you note, career coach Ashley Stahl writes. Stahl also recommends that candidates who receive rejections reflect on their strengths and weaknesses and adjust their approach to job searching. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (1/6)
Hire Smart
Don't withhold training over fear that employees will leave Leaders often feel torn on training employees in additional skills, fearing they might invest time and money on team members who then leave the company, writes Diane Youden of PwC, who notes that neglecting training leads to an even worse fate: a poorly skilled workforce. "By investing in your employees, you create a powerful, collaborative workforce that shares your goals, values and drive for excellence, and one that is in turn invested in the well-being of your company," Youden writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/6)
The Landscape
Blue-collar jobs may not follow white-collar's cuts The manufacturing sector's struggle to hire workers could be its saving grace, keeping the significant job cuts in white-collar industries from trickling to blue-collar workers as they typically do, economists say. They note that consumer demand for durable goods is still above pre-pandemic levels, which points to continued hiring, and industries such as manufacturing and travel will be loathe to slash workers after they've struggled to hire them. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (1/8)
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Taking time out during the working day to exercise is a privilege that's still reserved for the most senior executives who are not monitored remotely by productivity software or at the beck and call of bosses. "That's part of the privilege of having some authority," says Jessica Vibberts, a founder and CEO of a consulting company, who has performed planks and air squats while talking to staffers in her office. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (1/5)
Skiing has become an extremely expensive endeavor. Inconsistent snow levels and the appeal of other activities have also taken a toll on current participation numbers and the future looks like a double black diamond for the industry because aging skiers aren't being replaced by younger skiers. Certain nonprofits are trying to change that calculus by offering free or reduced-price lessons for kids. Full Story: Outside Magazine (1/6)
Editor's Note
I am Janet Connor Kahler, editor of Your Career. I have been with SmartBrief for 13 years in a variety of jobs, including my current job as content production manager. I have experience in hiring, training and managing workers and have taught college courses that include resume writing and job interviewing. I sneak in some yoga stretches while working.
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