Following the flurry of job seekers who flood the market in January, stay committed this month as the first wave of 2020 opportunities become available, says career consultant Kourtney Whitehead. "Throughout February, work systemically to get on the radar of one to two hiring managers and one recruiter at each of your targets," she writes. Full Story: Forbes (2/2)
Why you should strive to be a strategic thinker Become a strategic leader by understanding what thinking strategically means on a day-to-day basis, writes Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute. "A key distinction between strategic thinking and strategic planning is that the former occurs on a regular basis as part of our daily activities while the latter occurs periodically (quarterly, semi-annually or annually)," he writes. Full Story: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk) (2/3)
Making the Connection
Update your networking approach Many professionals still use an outdated approach to networking that prioritizes volume over value, says Cadre co-founder Derek Coburn, who suggests connecting with no more than 250 people on social media. "The best form of networking ... [is] focused on your existing relationships, your existing clients, your existing colleagues, and you're looking to find opportunities and solutions for the people in your network via your new contacts," he says. Full Story: HealthLeaders Media (1/31)
Leaders should find out how employees want to make the world a better place, then give them the freedom to work toward their goals, says leadership author Tom Rath. "The idea of fluidity within roles helps to provide that freedom, flexibility and control that each person wants," he says. Full Story: HR People + Strategy Blog (2/4)
Hire Smart
Strengthen your industry by training existing employees Companies that invest in training their existing employees not only attract talent, but help improve the skill level of their industry, write Seth Harris, former deputy secretary and acting secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor, and Jake Schwartz, CEO of General Assembly. "Poach-and-release is no longer a sustainable model for talent acquisition," they write. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (2/5)
The Landscape
Giving women culinary professionals more seats at the table Marketing and advertising firm The Food Group launched Reset the Table in 2016 to raise the profile of women in the foodservice world. The initiative rolled out a revamped website this year that provides access to job listings, professional development opportunities and other resources to help women advance in their careers. Full Story: SmartBrief/Food & Travel (2/5)
Fed: US economy performing as hoped The US economy is "performing pretty much close to target if not right on it," says Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic. The economy's inflation and employment performance reinforces the Fed's plans to keep rates as they are in the near future, Bostic said. Full Story: Reuters (2/3)
The Water Cooler
A coyote and a badger take a midnight stroll together A wildlife camera in California captured rare footage of a coyote and a badger cruising through a tunnel together, as if best friends. The coyote even looks back and waits anxiously for the badger to catch up before entering the tunnel. Full Story: CNET (2/5)
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John Green, writer
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