Why weren't you chosen for that promotion? The best way to determine why you were passed over for a promotion is to start a dialogue with your manager about it, writes Shannon Fitzgerald. Consider your accomplishments and areas in which you have improved, and use the time with your manager to set goals for further development. The Muse (11/20)A quick guide to developing talking points Even the most gifted speakers need to structure what they say to highlight their main points and provide evidence to support them, Judith Humphrey writes. Think of supporting evidence as lists or bullet points that provide supplemental information. Fast Company online (11/20)
Experts: Free coverage is unintended consequence of attempts to undermine ACA More people qualify for free or low-cost Affordable Care Act health insurance this year, a factor that could boost enrollment. Analysts say the phenomenon is due to President Donald Trump's decision to end cost-sharing payments to insurers, which caused premiums to go up for people with modest incomes but also increased the amount of government subsidies available to low-income people. The Associated Press (11/20)
Borrowers who default on student loans risk losing professional licenses or driver's licenses in 20 states. Supporters of the law say borrowers somehow find money when threatened with the loss of a license, but critics say the law is too harsh and cuts off people's ability to fulfill an obligation. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (11/18)
A 1982 time capsule installed at Seattle's Space Needle was supposed to be opened in 2002, but as staff turned over and the plaque marking its placement disappeared, the capsule was forgotten. It was discovered last week and opened after 35 years, revealing original sketches of the Space Needle, photos of elevator operators, a menu from the building's restaurant and more. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (11/18)
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
