Uber exec shares bad advice she received 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. CNBC (10/30)Good leaders help people feel important Being a great leader means being happy when others on your team are successful and giving them credit when it's due, writes Jeff Haden. Inc. online (11/1)
Making the Connection
Manage more effectively by building relationships 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. The Muse (11/1)
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. Education Week Teacher (tiered subscription model) (10/30)
Your Next Challenge
Employers want job seekers to be interesting "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. U.S. News & World Report (11/1)
