Know your role to excel at work Understanding the expectations of a role is the most important factor for initial success, according to nearly two-thirds of respondents to a recent poll by Monster. Meet early with your new boss to set goals and ask about mentoring opportunities, Vicki Salemi writes. Forbes (2/21)A CEO's advice on responding to a mistake
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Doug Radi, president and CEO of Good Karma Foods, says that he and his team try to take a moment to breathe after a mistake before rationally considering what's next. "No sacred cows, no barriers, let's just take a very appropriate, rational view of it in a relaxed, non-emotional state," he says. SmartBrief/Leadership (2/20)
What companies can do to reduce turnover The competitive labor market is giving employees more bargaining power with employers in matters such as telecommuting and vacation time. The key is to develop a culture where "people won't leave because they love working for the company," said consultant Richard Clark. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) (2/15)
Your Next Challenge
How to ace an interview with your body language The key to using positive body language during an interview is to look natural and confident, says Andy Mangum, a speech communications instructor. Make eye contact with your interviewer, maintain good posture and don't forget to smile. Fast Company online (2/21)
The Water Cooler
Holograms could speed up 3D printing A startup called Daqri has developed a chip that could make 3D printing faster through the use of holograms. There are certain limitations to the technology -- the current version can only be used to create shallow forms, for example -- but the technique allows objects such as paperclips to be created in seconds rather than minutes. MIT Technology Review online (free registration) (2/17)
Just as we outgrow a pair of trousers, we outgrow acquaintances, libraries, principles, etc., at times before they're worn out and at times -- and this is the worst of all -- before we have new ones.
