Uber Chief Brand Officer Bozoma Saint John said in a recent interview that she followed bad advice early in her career, such as when a female executive told her to avoid wearing red nail polish or anything else that sent "a bold message." Following such counsel "would make me unproductive in what I do because I would be so focused on being quiet," she said.
It's hard to motivate people you manage if you don't invest time in getting to know them on a human level, Patricia Thompson writes. Effective leaders show genuine interest in the concerns and thoughts of others while working to build two-way relationships.
Bullying and little control over schoolwide decisions are among reasons educators are some of the most stressed workers in the US, according to a survey by the American Federation of Teachers and the Badass Teachers Association. The survey shows 50% of teachers are bullied by a student, 35% are bullied by an administrator and 31% are bullied by a parent.
"Being interesting" is the most important quality for job seekers, according to 76% of hiring managers surveyed by Scribd. Professionals should weave personal information and anecdotes into interview answers to appear well-rounded, writes Vicki Salemi.
Kyle and Jessica Frankenstein celebrated October 31 by welcoming Oskar Gary Frankenstein into the world at Winter Park Memorial Hospital in Florida. Although Oskar is the first in the family to be born on Halloween, one of Oskar's aunts shares a birthday with "Frankenstein" author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
