Story provided by NPR – In this episode, TED speakers consider why sometimes we need to make mistakes and face them head-on. Subtopics: How doctors learn from their mistakes How we gain strength from shame Mistakes in jazz How conflict is good for progress Continue reading
Story provided by Cool Buzz – We all know the feeling of having a full day ahead and no motivation to get work done. But as a small business owner — whether you’re a notary or a landscaper — procrastination is not an option. So for these types of days, I find that productivity can be … Continue reading
Written by Silas Grant – In the age of social media, the distribution of news has become a 24-hour cycle. Those of us with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media outlets have an insatiable desire to be the first ones to break stories. Some among us fall victim to articles that have outrageous, … Continue reading
Story provided by Business Insider – It’s every business traveler’s nightmare: Flying into town for an important meeting and finding that your suit is wrinkled beyond repair. One easy way to avoid creases is to wear your suit jacket on the plane instead of cramming it in your suitcase, said Eli Chess, managing partner at … Continue reading
Story provided by Entrepreneur – Firing an employee is rarely easy. Even if you notice performance issues or problems with the overall culture fit, the worker you have in mind may have strong qualities that make up for those weaknesses or a personal connection that leaves you sympathetic. There’s no such thing as a perfect … Continue reading
Story provided by Harvard Business Review – Manager, noun. Textbook Definition: An individual who is in charge of a certain group of tasks, or a certain subset of a company. A manager often has a staff of people who report to him or her. Modern Translation: An individual who races through the halls in a … Continue reading
Story provided by 99u – Incredible things can happen when great minds meet. Unfortunately, most meetings are anything but great. Organizations are generally reckless about how they use their scarcest resource: people’s time. Research reveals that half the time spent in your nearly 62 meetings every month is wasted – that’s nearly 31 hours of your life. With 73% of … Continue reading
Story provided by Harvard Business Review – Having a good boss — someone who stands up for you, who buffers you from interoffice politics, and who competently represents your team to the rest of the company — is a wonderful thing. Except when it’s harmful to your career. If you aren’t visible to others in … Continue reading
Story provided by The Washington Post – Six years after the Great Recession ended, the nation’s economic recovery remains tenuous. The hiring rate has weakened; the manufacturing sector continues its rapid decline; and the labor force has shrunk to its lowest level since the 1970s. Nobody has felt this sluggishness more than millennials, who are … Continue reading