Just stop giving bad career advice Using the word "just" while offering advice can make you sound condescending, Kat Boogaard writes. It's better to provide specific, actionable advice that's worded sympathetically. The Muse (7/23)Hard work alone won't secure your future Hard work won't lead you toward a promotion if you aren't taking credit for your accomplishments, writes Sarah Greesonbach. It's also important to avoid burning yourself out. Glassdoor (7/21)
How to Innovate and Grow Your Business Innovation doesn't have to be expensive, time-consuming, or even all that difficult. Award-winning trend expert Scott Steinberg shares 4 inspiring stories of innovation from the smallest startups up to household brand names to demonstrate how your business can learn and grow. Read the guide
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Making the Connection
How to impress others while networking If you want to impress others when meeting them for the first time, practice describing what you do in a concise manner, writes Amna Shamim. Always try to listen more than you talk by using well-timed questions to redirect the conversation when you've been talking too much, Shamim writes. Entrepreneur online (7/21)
Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right A highly-engaged workforce drives results and employee engagement programs are key to success. But most companies still lack on-the-ground programs for employee engagement and alignment. Learn how to leverage time and resources with a social recognition program in the whitepaper "Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right".
Lyft President John Zimmer became a leader at a young age, and he's learned to hire people who offset his weaknesses, giving them room to grow and preaching "be yourself." "If you're going to manage people or lead people, you have to be able to walk in their shoes and understand them," he says. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (7/21)
Your Next Challenge
Food for thought while on vacation Vacation is a good time to evaluate how happy you are with your job, writes Art Markman. Consider where your career is going and what might be missing from your work experiences that could make you feel more fulfilled. Fast Company online (7/22)
