How to be strategic if your boss ignores the CEO's vision | Is your organization acting with integrity? | Why more employers may turn to reverse mentoring
How to be strategic if your boss ignores the CEO's vision Middle managers may need to present their own ideas to their bosses on how to align their work with the CEO's vision for the company if they see that higher-ups not following through on corporate strategy, writes Liz Kislik. "Look for some small part of your work that inspires you because it reflects the new vision and is under your control, and try to work on that," Kislik writes. Full Story: Liz Kislik Associates (8/23)
Is your organization acting with integrity? It's hard, if not impossible, to regain a sterling reputation once an organization has lost it, as illustrated by several high-profile examples. Consultant S. Chris Edmonds, in this video, advises rooting out unethical behavior or processes -- anything that harms an organization's reputation -- and modeling integrity. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/23)
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Why more employers may turn to reverse mentoring The future workplace will benefit from having junior employees mentor their older counterparts, as the young Generation Z workforce brings new perspectives, technological expertise and cultural diversity, HR leaders and other executives say. "The nice thing about reverse mentoring is that it really puts a concentration on what someone -- who might normally be a mentee in a traditional format -- has to teach someone older or more senior," says Sara Rahmani, vice president of people experience and diversity, equity and inclusion at Chronus. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (8/23)
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Nate Spees, CEO of Grizzly, writes about the moment that changed his career, when he realized creativity wasn't a magical attribute but an innate skill that can be developed. "When we see creativity as something we all have access to and the ability to leverage, the scarcity mindset, perpetuated by the myth of creative genius, loses its power," Spees writes, noting, "Then we can focus on what's essential: continually creating meaningful and impactful work together." Full Story: Muse by Clio (8/23)
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Is it depression or burnout? And what should you do? Experts say burnout happens when we feel like we can't control our work or caregiving requirements and is characterized by feelings of cynicism, resentment, irritation and depletion; burnout often subsides after a vacation; and it may be curbed by setting boundaries, exercising and talking with a mental health professional. Depression, on the other hand, is a clinical condition usually accompanied by an inability to enjoy once-pleasant activities and an overwhelming sense of sadness, and the services of a mental health professional are probably required. Full Story: The New York Times (8/23)
Wind turbine blades are typically made of composite fiberglass, which for a long time was notoriously difficult to recycle. However, that's been changing, with many industry innovators and academics finding creative applications for the blades, such as manhole covers and building panels. But a new study at Michigan State University has proposed an application that may surprise you -- gummy bears. Researchers have created a new type of resin that, once broken down chemically, yields food-grade chemicals found in gummy bears. Full Story: The Guardian (London) (8/23)
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