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If you're a "go it alone" kind of leader, failure looms | Summit: Resilience is key skill for female executives | How important is social media in a job search?

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May 21, 2024

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Getting Ahead

If you're a "go it alone" kind of leader, failure looms

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Lone wolf leaders are often highly creative and results-oriented, but their downfall is that they expect their team to follow them without first earning their respect by building relationships, being a good collaborator and putting their team's needs first, writes Get Lighthouse CEO Jason Evanish. Leaders with such tendencies can overcome them by choosing team members they can trust, building soft skills and realizing how their behavior affects others, Evanish recommends. Full Story: Lighthouse (5/18)

Summit: Resilience is key skill for female executives Resilience can help female executives enter the C-Suite, according to experts at the 2024 Career Mastered Summit, who also offered advice on networking and surviving a crisis. "Resilience is not just bouncing back to the way things were before, it also involves personal growth, learning, and transformation from the experience of the adversity," said speaker Sabrina Jackson. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/19)

Hire Smart

How important is social media in a job search? A strong, positive social media presence is essential for presenting yourself to recruiters, whether you are actively searching or just open to new possibilities, some researchers and experts say. Recruiters are using AI to cull prospects, so resumes and websites should be written simply enough for a machine to understand but also appeal to humans, they suggest. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (5/16)

The Landscape

Entrepreneurship penalty still exists when job hunting

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Entrepreneurs looking to get a job have a more difficult time getting interviews given bias from corporate recruiters, according to a Rutgers University study. "[I]t's really challenging for recruiters to understand whether their qualifications, experience, or job responsibilities are comparable to a conventional applicant's," says Rutgers professor Jasmine Feng. Full Story: Fortune (tiered subscription model) (5/12)

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Your Next Challenge

When you want to achieve big goals, start small When employees set at least four daily small goals over the course of a week, 34% were more likely to hit their key performance indicators and reported improved morale, according to a PwC study. Help your teams create a goal-setting habit by teaching them how to make specific and achievable goals, supporting their efforts and celebrating small wins, writes PwC's Nele Van Buggenhout and Jamie Ellis. Full Story: PwC (5/14)

Do these 6 things if you disagree with your boss When your boss makes a decision you disagree with, find time to meet with them in private, come prepared with alternate solutions, use a diplomatic tone and listen closely to their response to find common ground, writes Lolly Daskal. "Disagreeing with your boss is not inherently negative; when approached with tact, respect, and a solution-oriented mindset, disagreements can be opportunities for growth and collaboration," Daskal notes. Full Story: Lolly Daskal (5/20)

Balancing Yourself

How taking a snail's pace can speed up stress relief

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Begin to slow down your busy schedule (and thereby lower your stress) by making a list of distractions that cause anxiety, take ownership of your time by declining meetings or delegating tasks and making personal time a priority, writes executive coach Joel Garfinkle. "Even though it may feel slow and methodical at first, when you consistently practice no-stress habits, you will quickly see improvements," Garfinkle writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/17)

The Water Cooler

Cheez-It fans got ready for cheese-a-delic road trip For this week only, the Cheez-In Diner in Woodstock, NY, will offer a unique dining experience with a menu centered around the iconic snack cracker. Highlights include the Cheezburger, Big Grilled Cheez sandwich, and even a Deluxe Cheez-It Milkshake. The diner also features a free custom blend tasting station, a Cheez-It Jukebox, and retro merchandise. This nostalgic pop-up is a must-visit for a cheesy culinary adventure. Full Story: Food & Wine (5/20)

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