Manage up to get what you need from your boss Consider what your manager cares most about and try to pin down a time you can get input on your projects, writes Dana Brownlee. Make sure your boss is aware you would like some input, and find out where additional support might be available. Quartz (3/8)Celebrate your achievements
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Make a habit of recognizing your accomplishments, writes Ashley Crouch. Dedicate time at the start or end of the day or week to reflect on your achievements and acknowledge where you can make improvements. Forbes (3/8)
Making the Connection
Be well prepared while networking Research potential contacts to help introductions go more smoothly, writes Alyse Kalish. Discuss something other than work to start, but avoid bringing up anything overly personal or controversial, she writes. The Muse (3/7)
Omnicom's We Are Unlimited inverted the iconic "M" arches logo outside a McDonald's in California to turn it into a "W" to celebrate International Women's Day. Video and images of the inverted logo are also running across digital, and 100 US restaurants will feature staff wearing special uniforms, as well as limited-edition product packaging. The Drum (Scotland) (3/8),Business Insider (3/7)
Your Next Challenge
Is the company right for you? When interviewing for a job, critically evaluate the management style you would be working under, writes Hannah Morgan. Ask questions about co-workers and the workplace culture. U.S. News & World Report (3/8)
Balancing Yourself
How to get through a long workweek If you're facing a long week, remember to take regular breaks, writes Lewis Robinson. Turn off distractions, and tackle the most important tasks first. Glassdoor (3/7)
The Water Cooler
Amazon resolves laughing Alexa bug Amazon has resolved an issue with Echo speakers that was causing the virtual assistant to erroneously react as if the command "Alexa, laugh" had been given. Amazon updated the command to "Alexa, can you laugh?" and released a software patch to fix the issue. Bloomberg (free registration) (3/7)
Long ago, I made up my mind that when things were said involving only me, I would pay no attention to them, except when valid criticism was carried by which I could profit.
Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady, diplomat and activist
