Practice self-awareness to control your emotions at work | Strong leaders show characteristics of intellectual humility | Posture, pace contribute to a more relaxed speaking style
Practice self-awareness to control your emotions at work Think about scenarios at work that cause you to come unglued, and explore ways to handle those types of situations more constructively in the future. "If you can begin to recognize your triggers, you can choose your response to them, as opposed to simply reacting," writes Ximena Vengoechea. Fast Company online (11/19)Strong leaders show characteristics of intellectual humility A concept known as intellectual humility plays a key role in being open-minded, which is an important leadership trait. Certain activities -- such as traveling frequently, reading fiction and practicing mindfulness -- are associated with high levels of intellectual humility, writes Shane Snow. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (11/20)
Switzerland is No. 1 at drawing talent Switzerland is the best country at attracting talent, according to the World Talent Ranking from IMD Business School. The ranking evaluates criteria such as investment in the local workforce and ability to draw and retain skilled employees. The Toronto Star/Bloomberg (11/19)
Some employers are connecting with job candidates through text messages, which may speed the hiring process and lead to higher response rates. However, companies must be careful with this tactic, as text messages may also feel invasive in certain cases. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (11/20) Top benefits employees want Health insurance, competitive salary and paid time off top the list of traditional benefits employees and job candidates want, according to a survey by the Consumer Technology Association. Performance-based incentive, flexible scheduling and caregiver leave also are on the list. CIO (free registration) (11/19)
Balancing Yourself
The relationship between sleep and exercise More than a third of Americans do not get the seven hours of sleep per night that experts recommend. New research published in the journal Sleep Health examines the relationship between exercise and sleep and notes that there is sometimes a trade-off between the two activities. Reuters (11/20)
The Water Cooler
Location chosen for Mars Rover to land in 2020 The Jezero Crater has been selected as the landing site for the next Mars rover as NASA hunts for signs of ancient life on the red planet in 2020. "Getting samples from this unique area will revolutionize how we think about Mars and its ability to harbor life," said NASA's Thomas Zurbuchen. Fox News (11/19)
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