What the best entrepreneurs don't do | How to make a better impression with your manager | To make your LinkedIn profile stand out, give it some personality
What the best entrepreneurs don't do High-performing entrepreneurs avoid harmful behaviors such as expressing negativity and wasting time and money, writes Deep Patel. "Successful people avoid careless, extravagant or destructive practices, because they know such habits throw valuable resources down the drain," he writes. Entrepreneur online (5/9)How to make a better impression with your manager Controlling emotions and giving yourself a little more time between appointments so you are better prepared are among key steps to make a better impression with your manager, writes CEO Karin Hurt. It's also important to prioritize workload effectively and always take into consideration who you're talking to before communicating, she advises. Let's Grow Leaders (5/8)
Making the Connection
To make your LinkedIn profile stand out, give it some personality Your LinkedIn profile will be more interesting if you don't default to your current job title and company in your headline, William Arruda writes. Include relevant keywords and a personal anecdote about yourself to highlight your personal brand. Forbes (5/8)
An investigation by NBCUniversal has deemed allegations of sexual misconduct against former Today anchor Matt Lauer credible. The investigation, which has been criticized because it was not conducted by a third party, has concluded incidents were never reported directly to HR or to top network executives. National Public Radio (5/9),Variety (5/9)
Your Next Challenge
Use a job offer to pitch for a promotion if you've been offered another job but don't want to take it, ask your boss to match the salary or benefits, Judith Humphrey writes. It's a good opportunity to highlight the value you bring to your company. Fast Company online (5/8)Finding where the next phase of your career takes you Have a long-term strategy for what you want to achieve with a career change and find something you really care about, Robin Reshwan writes. Determine if a job change will increase your career options in the future or hinder them. U.S. News & World Report (5/8)
