One-on-one meetings can be more effective by telling employees one key question you plan to ask but otherwise letting them set the agenda and do the talking, writes Dan Rockwell. "People feel valued when you prioritize time with them," Rockwell writes.
Building a successful career requires prioritizing learning and development, even while dealing with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. Connecting with others and asking the right questions can set the course for skills expansion.
When you're feeling defensive or critical during conversations, try pausing, breathing deeply and asking yourself questions that encourage curiosity, write Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres. "We recommend asking generative questions and using positive framing, the two simple practices that fuel productive and meaningful engagement -- anytime, anywhere, and any situation," they write.
The economy added 531,000 jobs to nonfarm payrolls in October, according to the Labor Department, exceeding a Dow Jones estimate of 450,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%, lower than the 4.7% that had been expected.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today released its rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or regular testing at all workplaces with at least 100 employees. The rule requires employers to give paid time off for vaccinations and recovery but won't charge them for testing.
Exercising, following a healthful diet, spending time with friends, practicing self-compassion and using light therapy can help prevent aspects of seasonal affective disorder, writes therapist and executive coach Megan Bruneau. "There's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to mental health," Bruneau writes.
Hiking is great for exercise and for learning to appreciate nature -- but in Lebanon, it's also proving valuable for creating connections between communities that have long been at war with one another. The 292-mile Lebanon Mountain Trail gets its inspiration from the Appalachian Trail and attracts international hikers, while Liban Trek and the LMT Association hold hikes that bring Christians and Sunni and Shia Muslims from multiple ethnic groups together for meals and overnight stays.
