Train your brain to avoid information overload You can avoid the effects of information overload by training your brain to focus on immediate tasks and feedback instead of all previous activities, writes Srini Pillay. During busy days, avoid thinking about the day in total and instead take short breaks to take stock of the activity you last completed and the next task at hand. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (6/7)What to do if your boss is quitting If you find out that your boss will be leaving your company, consider your next move and whether you're still motivated to be with the company after the change, advises Susan Fowler. It's also good idea to document your personal achievements with the company in case an opportunity arises to move up or go elsewhere, says Amy Cooper Hakim. Fast Company online (6/7)
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Making the Connection
Turn your network into a board of directors Develop a personal board of directors within your network instead of trying to amass large numbers of contacts, writes Matthew Shay, CEO of the National Retail Federation. Grow your most important relationships while looking to add active individuals with diverse experiences. LinkedIn (6/6)
The Landscape
Exec: Firings, report move Uber closer to fixing its culture With the dismissal of 20 employees and the release of a report on the investigation into sexual harassment at Uber, the company has taken "the first step of many" toward fixing its corporate culture, said Bernard Coleman, who is in charge of Uber's diversity and inclusion efforts. Among the 215 workers accused of harassment, about 100 have been cleared of any wrongdoing, 57 remain under investigation, 31 have been given supplementary training or counseling, and seven have been given written warnings. TechCrunch (6/6),Recode (6/6)
Your Next Challenge
Don't be afraid to ask hiring managers about compensation When determining how much you should expect to make at your next job, don't be afraid to ask the hiring manager what salary range is available for the position, writes Lillian Childress. Always let the employer make the initial offer before demonstrating your value to make a higher counteroffer, she writes. Glassdoor (6/7)
The Water Cooler
Anyone can fall, so here's how to save yourself Falls can happen at any age, and there are certain ways to prepare yourself for the best possible outcome, such as removing obvious hazards, having good footwear and trying not to fall straight back or forward, writes Neil Steinberg. Mosaic (UK) (6/6)
When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes.
