Apr 07
Give up the bad habits that rob kids of mental strength. By Amy Morin Author, “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”@AmyMorinLCSW (https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/mentally-strong-kids-have-parents-who-refuse-to-do-these-13-things.html) Raising a mentally strong kid doesn’t mean he won’t cry when he’s sad or that he won’t fail sometimes. Mental strength doesn’t make you immune to hardship and it’s not about suppressing your emotions. In fact, …
Apr 07
Never underestimate the influence you have on others. By Lolly Daskal President and CEO, Lead From Within@LollyDaskal (https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/5-proven-ways-to-be-more-influential-at-work.html) CREDIT: Getty Images Most people, at some point in their professional life, feel that they’re not really getting anywhere but just kicking the can down the road. Sometimes that’s nature’s way of saying you need to be working in a differentorganization or …
Apr 07
It’s great to be busy, but not if your team burns out. By Mandy Gilbert Founder and chief executive, Creative Niche@verynichey (https://www.inc.com/mandy-gilbert/what-to-do-when-everyones-overworked-and-theres-a.html) CREDIT: Getty Images The pressure’s on. You’ve just signed five new clients. You’ve received the largest order in the company’s history. You’re launching a brand new product line. Whatever it may be, everyone in the …
Apr 07
It will help you leverage the most powerful resource at your disposal. Brian Stoffel (TMFCheesehead) (https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/09/16/why-wise-people-take-social-security-at-62.aspx) As a college student, future-filmaker Roco Belic took time off of school to travel the world. He focused on locales which could further his studies of Russian, Swahili, and Arabic-speaking peoples.What he found led him to a startling conclusion, …
Apr 07
From another person but thought I would share. Thanks RW Ernie Hudson Jr. I heard a story about a former Under Secretary of Defense who gave a speech at a large conference. He took his place on the stage and began talking, sharing his prepared remarks with the audience. He paused to take a sip …
Apr 07
Chances are, there’s something on this list you’re missing. By Christina DesMarais Contributor, Inc.com@salubriousdish (https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/want-to-raise-kids-who-thrive-science-says-do-thes.html) CREDIT: Getty Images Much has been written about the attributes of high-achieving adults, and what makes them different from everyone else. But if you’re a parent, a more compelling question may be: “What can I do to make sure my kids succeed in life?” Here’s …
Apr 07
Image credit: Iakov Filimonov | Shutterstock.com Deep Patel – Contributor Author of A Paperboy’s Fable: The 11 Principles of Success (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/287517) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is included in Entrepreneur Voices on Effective Leadership, a new book containing insights from more than 20 contributors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. One of the best ways to …
Apr 07
by Maurie Backman for The Motley Fool @CNNMoney (http://money.cnn.com/2017/07/19/pf/effective-manager-skills/index.html?iid=hp-grid-dom) Being a good manager isn’t just about knowing the ins and outs of a specific business, or being in the same industry for a certain number of years. There are some innate skills that separate good managers from those who are simply mediocre. If you’re vying for …
Apr 07
The default mindset of leaders sets them up for failure. This b-school professor explains how to fix it. By Theodore Kinni The Business Reader@tedkinni (https://www.inc.com/theodore-kinni/smart-leaders-know-the-difference-between-complex-.html) CREDIT: Getty Images You probably use the words ‘complex’ and ‘complicated’ interchangeably. Most of us do. Heck, most dictionaries use complex to define complicated and vice versa. There’s just one problem: …
Apr 07
Insights from Google’s new study could forever change how teams are assembled. By Michael Schneider Human capital specialist, Welltower@MSchneiderTwts (https://www.inc.com/michael-schneider/google-thought-they-knew-how-to-create-the-perfect.html) CREDIT: Courtesy Google Over the years, Google has embarked on countless quests, collected endless amounts of data, and spent millions trying to better understand its people. One of the company’s most interesting initiatives, Project Aristotle, gathered several of Google’s …
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