Want more gravitas as a leader? Ask these questions | How to make a smooth transition to a new leadership role | Job-hopping managers can negatively impact culture
Begin a practice of developing executive presence as a leader by figuring out which qualities to focus on, such as confidence, study the leaders who have the gravitas you desire and look for situations where you can hone your skills, writes executive coach Joel Garfinkle. "Consider actively practicing one quality you admire and see how it transforms your interactions," Garfinkle advises. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (9/16)
How to make a smooth transition to a new leadership role Prepare for a new leadership role as you leave another by limiting your concerns about the old job, keeping adrenaline in check and avoiding preconceived judgments about the next job, writes leadership coach David Lancefield. "While it's good to start learning about your new organization during your transition period, doing so with a fixed mindset -- that is, force-fitting your desired model onto the new organization even if the context, strategy, or culture need something else -- is risky," Lancefield adds. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (9/17)
What workers with dyslexia bring to the workplace People with dyslexia, which is up to 10% of the population, often excel in creativity, problem-solving and big-picture thinking, "making them adept at strategic planning or leadership roles," says dyslexia assessor Laura Gowers. Simple adjustments like speech-to-text software and flexible deadlines can significantly support dyslexic employees, says Gowers. Full Story: Yahoo (9/19)
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Job-hopping managers can negatively impact culture A study in Contemporary Accounting Research of senior managers at S&P 500 companies found that job-hopping managers tend to focus on values like innovation that are more visible to potential employers, potentially misaligning with employees' priorities such as integrity and respect. "While job-hopping leaders will bring a breadth of experience from diverse organizations, this study suggests that firms should exercise caution if they want a leader who will focus on developing corporate culture," according to the study authors. Full Story: PhysOrg (9/18)
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In response to a weakening job market, the Federal Reserve made an aggressive half-point rate cut and predicted more reductions to curb rising unemployment and stimulate the economy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell assured that the economy is sound but acknowledged the necessity of the cuts to manage inflation and improve job prospects. Full Story: Politico (9/18)
Study: US labor shortage could hit 6M by 2032 US employers are projected to face a shortage of 6 million workers by 2032, driven by retirements, job mismatches and declining workforce participation among men, according to labor market data provider Lightcast. The study highlights that older workers are no longer expanding the job market, with four out of five of the 5 million workers who left the workforce since 2020 being over 55. Full Story: Bloomberg (9/18)
The US State Department has launched an online passport renewal system for adult passport holders, aiming to streamline the process and reduce wait times. The system is expected to benefit about 5 million Americans annually, but it is not available for children's passports, first-time applicants, those living abroad or expedited applications. Full Story: The Associated Press (9/18)
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Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" campaign in New York City aims to give 25 job seekers a leg up by printing their resumes on pizza boxes and delivering them to prospective employers. According to CareerMinds, 75% of resumes are never read by humans, prompting Pizza Hut to create this approach to get applicants' CVs noticed. "Who could possibly ignore a resume when it is delivered as a delicious pizza?" said Pizza Hut chief marketing officer Melissa Friebe. Full Story: CNBC (9/17)
The women who worked as human computers for NASA during the space race were awarded Congressional Gold Medals, one of the highest civilian honors in the US, on Wednesday. The medals were given to Christine Darden and posthumously to Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan, as well as a collective medal for all the women who contributed as mathematicians and engineers. The honorees' stories were popularized by the book and film "Hidden Figures." Full Story: Space (9/18)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
The Boeing Starliner astronauts might be in space until February 2025 -- more than 240 days. It's not a record, but neither is NASA astronaut Scott Kelly's space time. How many days did he spend off-planet?
