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Value management offers more control than "busyness" | How many times did you move in the first decade of your career? | Initial jobless claims hover close to 2022 peak

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August 5, 2022

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Value management offers more control than "busyness" Managing your time successfully can seem like an elusive goal, but it's important to strive for value management instead of just "busyness," writes Peggy Sullivan. Embracing value management means ensuring that your daily life and work activities match your core values, and it's an effective strategy because it imparts joy while fostering a sense of control in difficult times. Full Story: Bud to Boss (8/3)

3 leadership lessons from a winning Olympic team

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The unexpected gold medal success of the 1984 US men's Olympic volleyball team holds many lessons for modern leaders, writes Sean Murray, founder and president of RealTime Performance, including how to attract the best talent and create a culture that emphasizes teamwork over star performers. The greatest lesson from the team's experience, Murray writes, is that "it's not how well the individuals on the court play, it's how well they play together." Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/4)

Poll

How many times did you move in the first decade of your career?

1
28.41%
2-5
55.62%
5-10
14.20%
10+
1.77%

The Landscape

Initial jobless claims hover close to 2022 peak Initial jobless claims climbed to a seasonally adjusted 260,000 last week, up from 254,000 during the preceding week, according to the Labor Department. Claims remained above the 2019 weekly average of 218,000 and were close to the 2022 peak of 261,000. Full Story: CNBC (8/4), The Wall Street Journal (8/4)

US adds 528K jobs in July The US unemployment rate declined slightly to 3.5% on better-than-expected hiring in July, with nonfarm payrolls increasing 528,000 in a sign of strength for the nation's job market, according to Labor Department data. Wages continued to grow, with hourly earnings up 0.5% from June and 5.2% compared to a year earlier. Full Story: CNBC (8/5)

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Balancing Yourself

Didn't get enough zzz's? It will show on your face Not getting enough sleep can show on your face in the form of bags under your eyes and thinning hair from a lack of collagen and puffiness from dilated blood vessels, according to researchers. Get a good night's sleep by keeping a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends, and limiting things such as naps, alcohol and caffeine, experts say. Full Story: CNET (8/3)

The Water Cooler

The Great Barrier Reef showed signs of recovery

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Hard coral levels in some parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are at their highest levels in nearly 40 years, according to results from a report conducted annually to monitor the health of the ecosystem. The reef "is still vibrant and still resilient, and it can bounce back from disturbances if it gets the chance," says senior researcher Mike Emslie. Coral in the reef is hardy, but stressors such as invasive species that feed on coral and climate change are still threats. Full Story: National Public Radio (8/4), The Washington Post (8/4)

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