Prioritize your most important tasks by asking yourself what's required of you in your current role, what produces the greatest results and what is most fulfilling, says author Tim Elmore. Strive to get the priorities for the day done first, and don't aim for perfection. Fast Company online (4/9) How to manage a busy schedule Review your achievements for the day before re-prioritizing tomorrow's tasks, and make sure you're chipping away at bigger goals each day, writes Ted Serbinski. Make adjustments to your routine to save time, and drop some commitments if necessary. Entrepreneur online (4/9)
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Weigh the pros and cons before you attend a networking event to be sure it will be worth your time, writes CEO Adam Mendler. If you decide to go, set goals to achieve and push yourself to start conversations. Forbes (4/9) Be supportive when giving feedback When delivering feedback, avoid the word "always" and refrain from pointing out how many people have noticed a particular mistake, writes Kat Boogaard. Stick to the facts instead of offering your personal opinions. The Muse (4/7)
Ford is contesting a $16.8 million jury award to former engineer Faisal Khalaf, who says managers harassed him for years because of his Arabic descent. The jury agrees Khalaf was forced to take medical leave because of a hostile work environment and was then fired because he opposed the abuse. Automotive News (free content) (4/6)
Your Next Challenge
Tips to improve your job search Your resume should clearly outline why you would be a good fit for the job you're applying to, writes career coach Kyle Elliott. Every time you apply to a job, seek out five people at the company with similar roles and ask them for a networking call or coffee meeting. Ladders (4/9)
The Water Cooler
Kitten joins ranks of Mich. police department The Troy, Mich., police department has added a kitten to its ranks to encourage pet adoptions from shelters in the area. The kitten, which will make public appearances as part of the police force, will be given a name based on an upcoming Twitter vote. ABC News/The Associated Press (4/6)
Character -- the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life -- is the source from which self-respect springs.
