Leadership lessons from a retired Army general Great leadership isn't just about following a generic list of best practices, says Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general in the US Army. In addition, it's important to note that attributes such as strong speaking skills can make a big difference. Business Insider (11/23)Why you need a road map for the workday If you keep getting distracted at work, it could be because you don't have a road map for the day. Forming a plan the night before can help you to identify and prepare for work-related challenges, notes productivity consultant Julie Morgenstern. Fast Company online (11/26)
Strategies for becoming a better conversationalist Take mental notes during a conversation focused on significant things about the other person, and then actually write these things down so you can remember them, advises Imran Tariq. This will "show that person when you next meet them that you were actually listening, not just nodding your head and playing along," Tariq writes. Entrepreneur online (11/21)
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American Airlines pilots want raises, better scheduling A union representing pilots will push American Airlines to increase salaries and to improve rescheduling processes when a contract comes up for renewal in 2020. The contract, implemented in 2015, gave an immediate 23% raise, plus a 3% raise annually, although the airline increased pay last year by an average of 8% for pilots and 5% for flight attendants. USA Today/The Associated Press (11/20)
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Many employers are using bots to review resumes before they ever get to human hiring managers. Increase your odds of getting noticed by keeping the design of your resume simple and including keywords related to the job title and description without making it sound forced. NJ Advance Media (Morristown, N.J.) (11/25)
Huge termite mounds dating back around 4,000 years found in Brazil Approximately 200 million mounds found in northeastern Brazil were created by burrowing termites about 4,000 years ago, and they are so large, they can be seen from space. "These mounds were formed by a single termite species that excavated a massive network of tunnels to allow them to access dead leaves to eat safely and directly from the forest floor," said study co-author Stephen Martin. LiveScience (11/20)
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