Senior executives maintain passion and motivation for their work by monitoring the impact their business has on the greater community, writes Jacob Morgan. Professionals can also learn from senior executives who avoid making themselves constantly available through phones and other technology, which allows them to focus on specific tasks. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (8/18) Podcasters share tips for better speeches Podcasters recommend that you rehearse before a public speech, but also say you shouldn't be afraid to go off-script at times. One useful strategy is to list your talking points instead of a word-for-word script, which will allow your speech to seem more conversational. Fast Company online (8/17)
The Greatness Gap Achievers surveyed North American employees about their level of connection with core engagement factors, such as their company's mission, their perceptions and experience of recognition at work, and their workplace culture. The data shows us that there are a few things missing. Read the results
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Making the Connection
What you can learn from how leaders communicate The most effective leaders use their communication skills to determine how they can better help those around them, writes John Hall. In addition, top leaders are able to communicate who they are with authenticity and consistency, creating better relationships. Inc. online (8/21)
The Landscape
NLRB disapproves of class-action waivers The National Labor Relations Board told the Supreme Court in a brief that employees can bring class-action cases even if they've signed arbitration agreements that include class-action waivers. The NLRB says the waivers violate the right to protected concerted activity spelled out in the National Labor Relations Act -- a position at odds with the Justice Department's view. Society for Human Resource Management online (8/18)
Your Next Challenge
When to leave a job off your resume If you had a job that ended badly but was at least five years ago, it's probably a good idea to leave it off of your resume, writes Anish Majumdar. You should also consider omitting jobs where you worked for companies with bad reputations, Majumdar writes. Glassdoor (8/17)
N.J. driver jumps rising drawbridge with SUV A New Jersey driver was forced to step on the gas and jump his SUV over the gap of the Middle Thorofare Bridge after the drawbridge began rising with his vehicle on it. The operator had mistakenly started raising the bridge for a commercial fishing boat. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) (8/21)
The true test of self-confidence is the courage to be open -- to welcome change and new ideas regardless of their source.
