Why your strategy needs one key goal Companies can get lost trying to fit all their objectives and tactics inside a strategic plan, and a better alternative is to "limit yourself to a single, concrete and focused objective," writes Steve McKee, co-founder of McKee Wallwork + Co. "If you're trying to solve the wrong problem, it doesn't matter how good your solution is," McKee adds. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (3/2)
Being appealing to people is important to executives in leading and marketing a company. However, even a reserved person can improve their presentation by learning about body language, facial expressions, word choices and vocal inflection, according to Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of Science of People and author of "Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People." Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (3/1)
People struggle to listen deeply for a variety of reasons, such as discomfort with the topic, being dismissive or trying to dominate the conversation, writes Katina Cremona. "When we deeply listen to others -- to what they say and don't say -- while listening to ourselves, we are challenged to grow and expand the way we see the world and who we are," Cremona writes. Full Story: Cultivating Leadership blog (2/26)
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Making the Connection
5 mistakes that can contribute to employee turnover Firms risk losing staff members if they fail to treat employees in a consistent manner or don't take the necessary steps to help employees see the big-picture impact of their work. Full Story: Kiplinger (3/2)
The Landscape
US economy added 475K jobs to private payrolls in Feb. Private payrolls gained 475,000 jobs in February, exceeding the Dow Jones estimate of 400,000, according to ADP. The payroll processing firm also revised its January estimate to a gain of 509,000 jobs from its earlier report of a loss of 301,000 jobs. Full Story: CNBC (3/2)
Untapped PTO can be converted into other useful benefits Workers in the US didn't use 33% of their paid time off in 2020, with the shift toward at-home employment a key contributor. Some employers are using a virtual platform that allows staff members to convert their leftover vacation time into other benefits such as payment toward student loans or retirement funding. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (3/1)
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