Remind yourself to forego procrastination and focus on what matters in order to adopt a more productive mindset, writes Lolly Daskal. With the determination to see tasks through no matter what happens, you'll be more likely to resolve your projects successfully. Inc. online (free registration) (12/19) Former Syrian refugee on the importance of inclusion Software engineer Adham Rchwani's experience as a Syrian refugee taught him valuable lessons on how an inclusive environment can be vital to an organization's success. "Creating environments that motivate and value all employees is a foundation for success, both collective and individual," Rchwani writes. Fast Company online (12/25)
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Making the Connection
PowerPoint isn't enough PowerPoint presentations do not by themselves make the recitation of data attractive, writes Carmine Gallo. He details how personal anecdotes, contextual information and better visuals can make data more compelling for audiences. Forbes (12/22)
Get with the flow. How payment processing affects cash flow. Cash flow is the lubricant of business. Without a healthy cash flow, business dries up. It stops. It can't function. Which is why it is vital to keep the revenues coming in as the expenses go out. But there's one aspect of cash flow that many of us are not aware of. It is how managing credit cards and other such non-cash payments affect cash flow. Turns out it has a huge affect. Download the free guide today.
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The Landscape
D.C. city council approves paid family leave bill The Washington, D.C., City Council approved a paid family leave bill that would provide eight weeks of paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child. The bill would also offer two weeks of paid sick leave for illnesses and six weeks of paid leave for employees who must care for sick family members. SHRM Online (12/22)
Your Next Challenge
Prove your thought leadership in your resume You can align your resume with the job you're applying for by mentioning soft skills that are requested in the job listing, writes Lisa Rangel. Make sure to provide solid evidence of your thought leadership in previous roles instead of offering vague claims. ThoughtLeaders blog (12/26)
