How to quickly improve your patience It's simple to improve your ability to be patient if you create mental distance from the things making you feel antsy, writes Art Markman. Distracting yourself from what's making you feel impatient and looking to friends for support can also help. Fast Company online (10/3)Do you want to lead or do you just want the title? Becoming a leader means you have to decide what your new priorities are, and whether the promotion is worth the change in roles, says Teri Carstensen, president of bank solutions at Fiserv. "Are those requirements of the next role things I like and want to do, or am I just taking that job because I want an increase or a different title or something different?" she says. SmartBrief/Leadership (9/30)
The secret to effective networking is to direct your efforts according to the Golden Rule, writes Cheryl Lynch Simpson -- that is, helping others the way you would want to be helped. "At its simplest, Golden Rule networking is about giving before you attempt to get something from your connections," Simpson writes. Forbes (10/3)
One simple resume change you need to make It's important to construct your resume using a first-person voice to avoid the boring monotony of third-person resumes, writes Lynda Spiegel. Doing so will help your resume stand out while allowing you to make more effective statements about your skills and experience. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (10/2)
