Studying leadership is the first step to success Studying the way others lead and practicing those skills are stepping stones to entrepreneurial success, as investor Allan Young did on his path from skipping high school classes to leading startup accelerators, write Jonathan Littman and Susanna Camp in this book excerpt. Discipline, perseverance and showing employees that you care are among the lessons Young learned on his entrepreneurial journey, they write. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (11/18)
The problem with excessive optimism Optimism is often seen as a positive trait in the workplace, but being unrealistically upbeat about the future can make it difficult to detect problems. Examining data and being aware of emotions can help you avoid toxic positivity. Full Story: Fast Company online (11/19)
This piece does an excellent job of explaining the COVID-19 risks associated with traveling via planes, trains and automobiles (and buses), whether for business or the holidays. And is ride-sharing safe? Depends on if you're sharing the ride. Full Story: Scientific American (tiered subscription model) (11/2020)
Why companies are not testing employees for COVID-19 A recent worldwide survey found 17% of companies surveyed are testing workers for COVID-19, and half of those are testing at least once a week. Although testing is widely available, most companies cite the cost and complexity of testing as the main reasons to forego testing. Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/19)
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Tips to getting faster internet for remote working If you find your internet connection spotty or stretched while working from home, there are ways to boost your signal by adding a mesh unit or other device to your modem. Linksys, Eero, Netgear and Google have products that you can install yourself that will increase internet speed and allow more users at the same time. Full Story: USA Today (11/19)
Times Square, viewed by some as the center of all things New York City, has been at times a drug-infested no-go zone and at other times a must-stop for all tourists. Now a former Spotify executive who has a ton of financial support wants to change Times Square into the most musical place on Earth. Full Story: Variety online (11/19)
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