Perfectionism causes people to shy away from opportunities, waste time on irrelevant details and aggravate colleagues, Kat Boogaard writes. "Constantly ranking being perfect ahead of being human is a surefire way to limit yourself both professionally and personally," she writes.
Leading a change initiative requires a clear vision, careful planning and a steady, collaborative approach to getting things done, writes Braden Kelley. "Momentum beats quick wins, and engaging in a collaborative change planning method ... will lead you to more successful change efforts," Kelley writes.
Winston Churchill's professed bias toward action can be applied to networking, which requires effort to make progress, writes Lisa Wang. Other historical figures with sound networking advice include Immanuel Kant, who urged people not to use others "as means to your end."
Disney says it has rehired 100 IT employees, after outsourcing about 250 jobs through the H-1B visa program last year, but former IT workers and legal representatives dispute this claim. Republican presidential candidates say the company has abused the H-1B program. Disney says it also has added 140 US IT workers.
Never say "I don't know" during a job interview, writes Don Goodman. Also, avoid complaining about your previous boss, asking what the company does and using the "perfectionist" response when asked what your biggest weakness is, Goodman writes.
Tech startup Blooming is working on providing wearable tech that could help professionals monitor their stress levels while in the office. "Blooming’s vision is to make mindfulness meditation as widely practiced as physical exercise, giving people tools for self-empowerment, leading to reduction of stress and anxiety," said Blooming founder and CEO Kristian Ranta of the company's hardware solutions.
Vast underwater craters discovered in the Barents Sea off the coast of Norway may offer clues in the disappearances of ships within the Bermuda Triangle. Giant methane pockets that build up and explode cause the craters. Researchers think the same thing happens in the Bermuda Triangle and that the explosions represent a hazard for passing vessels.
