How to make humility your leadership superpower Humility is often touted as a virtue that requires excessive modesty and denial of one's strengths, which does not align with effective leadership, writes consultant and psychotherapist Paul Dunion, who suggests reframing humility as a way to recognize and be comfortable with our limitations, accept our imperfections while becoming radically accountable and appreciative of the knowledge and strengths of others. "As humble leaders are honest and define themselves as okay with their shortcomings, their cultures take on more psychological safety," Dunion writes. Full Story: Psychology Today (6/9)
4 ways to thrive in volatile industries If you're working in an industry that is volatile because of changing regulations or policies, Evan Varsamis, the founder and CEO of Mintify, recommends focusing on long-term goals and not being shaken by fluctuations that can deflate your passion for the business. Varsamis also advises leaders to find community in industry groups and networks to gain knowledge and inspiration but also to be aware of negative influences, like short-term greed, that can undermine community strength. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (6/11)
How to keep your job search discreet on LinkedIn LinkedIn offers several settings to help keep your job search private. Turning off notifications for profile changes prevents coworkers from receiving updates about your edits. Setting the "Open to Work" banner to "recruiters only" adds another layer of privacy, though it's not foolproof. Disabling Connection Visibility hides new recruiter connections, and being cautious with LinkedIn group participation can further prevent unwanted exposure. Full Story: MSN (6/15)
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Career networking as data gathering: A scientific approach By viewing networking as an opportunity to learn rather than a high-stakes exchange with people you don't know, professionals can alleviate pressure and embrace uncertainty. This shift encourages individuals to see every interaction as a chance to gather information, test ideas, and build self-awareness. Full Story: Inside Higher Ed (6/15)
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US wage growth slows amid economic shifts US wage growth has slowed, with average hourly earnings rising 3.9% in 2023, a dip from 5.9% in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend is driven by a cooling labor market, higher operational costs for companies and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes. Full Story: The HR Digest (6/16)
From SmartBrief sister publication Kiplinger: The first year of retirement can define the decades ahead, and financial planner Renee Collins describes this period as not just an exit from work, but the start of a new identity and relationship with money. Both positive and negative choices, from spending patterns to daily structure, become ingrained during these initial months, underscoring the importance of a thoughtful approach to the milestone year. Full Story: Kiplinger (6/14)
A recent informal LinkedIn poll by Education Week reveals amusing and unconventional career aspirations among Generation Alpha students. While some students express interest in whimsical jobs like unicorn trainers, chocolate tasters and crayon color pickers, others have shared unique ambitions such as becoming a cloud to rain on mean people, picking diamonds and dealing blackjack. Full Story: Education Week (6/16)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Ford Motor was created on June 16, 1903. In 1914, what was the daily wage of a Ford worker?
