Pursuing a single passion is less likely to lead to career satisfaction than exploring a range of interests, according to an academic study. What a person is passionate about changes over time as new things are learned and interests change.
Managers are looking more for workers who are willing to continue learning throughout their careers, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic writes. Employees who want to grow and adapt have a competitive advantage over those who don't.
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Speak up at the right time and craft your delivery based on who you're talking to, Christine Comaford writes. A strategic delivery increases the odds of positive change.
Free speech is not a protected right for private-sector employees, but some First Amendment protections exist for government employees, attorney Grant Alexander says. However, employers should be cautious in limiting speech, because state and federal laws let workers discuss employment and complain about harassment and workplace safety.
Effective job interview preparation can take as little as 15 minutes, Rich Bellis writes. Prepare an "about me" answer and spend two minutes brainstorming one great question to ask the interviewer.
Constantly helping coworkers can lead to overload, warns workplace researcher Robert Cross. Become comfortable with turning down requests and leaving some email unanswered each day, he suggests.
The title character in "The Lorax" may have been inspired by the patas monkey, according to research conducted using facial-recognition technology. It's possible Theodor Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, saw the monkey during a trip to Kenya in 1970, the year prior to the book's release.
