Be curious instead of scared when change occurs | 3 steps to presenting your vision in a powerful way | The trend of unpaid overtime is deeply entrenched
Be curious instead of scared when change occurs Change is ever-present and seemingly the norm today, so we must try to think about opportunities in the unknown rather than how changes will be "difficult, costly, and weird," writes Erika Andersen of Proteus International. "You go from worried, irritated, overwhelmed, and unhappy to curious, a little more relaxed, and maybe even hopeful," Andersen writes. Full Story: Real Leaders (10/21)
3 steps to presenting your vision in a powerful way Delivering a vision is only the final step of a long process of getting clarity, combining facts and inspiration, and setting a personal example in pursuit of organizational goals and dreams, writes Paul Thornton. "The more time you spend clarifying your thinking, the more confident you will be when presenting your plans," Thornton writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (10/22)
The trend of unpaid overtime is deeply entrenched For many professionals, working long and unpaid hours has been normalized for years, and in some cases, the pandemic-driven rise of remote work has exacerbated this trend. Full Story: BBC (10/18)
What companies learned from a 4-day workweek Companies continue to try out the concept of a four-day workweek, and this article examines the experiences of several businesses that have made this transition. Full Story: CNBC (10/22)
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What super savers can teach about financial management Principal polled individuals categorized as "super savers," or those able to save at least 15% of their income for retirement, and uncovered some habits they practice that others might wish to consider emulating, according to Maurie Backman of The Motley Fool. Among the survey's findings: Professionals who pay their bills on time, like 85% of the respondents, enjoy higher credit scores and more leeway in borrowing money. Seventy-three percent of respondents also make sure not carry a balance in their credit cards, and thus avoid heavy interest charges, while 49% only use credit cards for convenience and not out of necessity so as to avoid getting deep in debt. Full Story: The Motley Fool (10/22)
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Harry Potter and his friends might have spent a lot of time on the night bus, but they still managed to do a good job of staying out of trouble. This article marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film with a tribute to the film's young stars for their ability to do what the fictional Harry never could: live "normal" lives. Full Story: The Guardian (London) (10/22)
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