Develop a strategy to meet your fall goals If you can identify the reasons why you've fallen short on reaching seasonal goals in the past, you'll be in a better position to reach your big fall goals this year, writes Art Markman. Reach out to colleagues and mentors to figure out ways you can prioritize important tasks or overcome the obstacles you've discovered, Markman writes. Fast Company online (8/17)CEOs rate important qualities for entrepreneurs Determination and a willingness to take risks were the qualities most cited by CEOs as being important for entrepreneurs, according to an Inc. survey. Other important qualities include vision, confidence and positive thinking. Inc. online (8/28)
The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition Want to learn how to create a meaningful strategy that will yield higher levels of employee retention and engagement? Read "The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition" to learn about the case for employee recognition, how to secure management buy in, how to create a recognition program road map and implement a program.
Focus on growth with a five-year plan Developing a five-year plan will help you set goals that will keep you focused on developing your career, writes Bill McCool. However, you must create a career blueprint before setting a specific time frame for each of your goals, McCool writes. The Muse (8/29)
Balancing Yourself
How to get work out of your head when you're away Professionals who have a hard time forgetting about work when they're away should focus on what they're doing with their leisure time instead of trying to focus on not thinking about work, writes Art Markman. Have a plan for your free time and focus on that plan to keep from being preoccupied about work, which will only lead to greater stress. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (8/25)
