Use routines to exit "work mode" each day Help your mind detach from work for the day by accomplishing one small task right before you leave the office, such as replying to an email or completing a necessary document. Create a routine that includes shutting down your computer or straightening up your desk to symbolize the end of the day, writes Deborah Bright. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (11/23)Advice for future leaders Leaders of most companies see their job descriptions change every 12 to 18 months, so you must be willing to adapt if you want to succeed, says DropBox CEO Drew Houston. Aspiring leaders should also remember to delegate responsibilities so their employees can learn and grow, says former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino. Business Insider (11/25)
Making the Connection
Train yourself to be a better networker Use familiar situations such as family gatherings or activities with friends to practice socializing in a group setting so you'll feel more comfortable networking, writes Arnie Fertig. When you make new connections, don't ask for favors until you've earned the privilege to do so by building good relationships. U.S. News & World Report (11/21)
A report by Goldman Sachs predicts the unemployment level will drop from 4.1% to 3.5% by the end of 2019, a level last seen in the US in 1969. The smaller number of available job candidates may lead to wage growth. CNNMoney (11/21)
Your Next Challenge
Not getting interviews? This might be why If you aren't receiving many calls for interviews, it could be because you lack referrals inside the companies you're applying to. Try breaking the ice with key members of the organization or identify current contacts within it, writes Maggie Graham. Idealist Careers (11/20)
Kan. former nuclear missile silo listed on Airbnb A former nuclear missile silo in rural Wabaunsee County, Kan., that has since been turned into an underground mansion is now listed on Airbnb. The Subterra Castle Airbnb includes a bedroom on the main floor, a full kitchen, a bathroom and a fireplace. ABC News/The Associated Press (11/24)
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