Good leaders thrive amid complexity Modern business leaders must navigate complexity by becoming adept at organizing teams and leveraging company culture, Sunnie Giles writes. They also must excel at putting data into context in order to give it meaning. Forbes (4/29)How to be a successful business owner Start developing a business plan if you have always wanted to be your own boss, entrepreneur and CEO Mike Kappel writes. To get ahead, you should challenge yourself, hone your communication skills and maintain professional relationships. Entrepreneur online (4/27)
Making the Connection
Expand your network with LinkedIn groups Be patient when making overtures to a group on LinkedIn, says career coach Janet Scarborough Civitelli. Make sure your profile is up to date and scan previous posts before jumping into a conversation. Business News Daily (4/29)Network before you ask for help You need to build rapport and start a relationship before you can ask a network for help, writes Emily Moore. The person you ask should know a bit about your background so they can vouch for you, and you should show your enthusiasm about the company. Glassdoor (4/27)
The Landscape
Spotlight on NBC as allegations against Tom Brokaw emerge NBC News faces renewed criticism about its handling of sexual harassment claims after two women alleged inappropriate behavior by former anchor Tom Brokaw. The network says it is conducting training and an internal review, but former journalist Linda Vester says NBC should have hired outside counsel to investigate the history of sexual misconduct at the network. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (4/26)
Your cover letter should have a strong opening line and read like a story, Anisa Purbasari Horton advises. Use the cover letter to explain how you would solve a problem for the company you're applying to. Fast Company online (4/25)
Australian library evacuated; stinky fruit is mistaken for gas leak A rotting durian was mistaken for a gas leak at a Melbourne library Saturday, prompting a call to firefighters and an evacuation of the building. The notoriously stinky fruit, which has been banned from subways and airplanes due to its distinctive odor, was found rotting in a cupboard. The Age (Melbourne, Australia) (4/28)
I wish that we worried more about asking the right questions instead of being so hung up on finding answers.
