BNI.com founder Ivan Misner colors his calendar for every activity throughout the day to make sure he has time to do the things he wants and to know where to focus his energy, he says in this roundup of advice from 27 leaders. Author John Livesay's advice is don't try to be perfect but instead focus on the progress so you can see how much you do each step of the way.

Melinda Gates wants to see more women in power, making decisions and shaping the world, so she is committing $1 billion to expand women's influence in the US. "Equality can't wait, and no one in a position to act should either," she says.

Employers risk their security and reputation if they let the holiday hiring rush squeeze out standard screening procedures, writes employment attorney Alonzo Martinez. He examines how to hire temporary help while complying with current and changing laws.

Managers: Take a look at these results because you have a wealth of high potential employees waiting to be tapped for the next big project. According to Gartner research, HIPOs give 21% more effort than their non-HIPO peers.

Yes	62.94%
No, but I should be	19.29%
No	17.77%

Uber is rolling out its Uber Works app throughout Chicago with an intent to extend the service to other regions in the future. Clerical, restaurant and day labor workers can use the app to connect with nearby employers seeking temporary hires.

Corporate wellness has recently become an $8 billion per year industry, yet stress and burnout remain high and employee engagement is low, says executive wellness coach Naz Beheshti. The primary focus of wellness programs are mental health, physical health, and stress management, but financial health and personal development are also huge factors in health and wellness, Beheshti writes.

For the paltry sum of $11,116, you and a friend can schedule a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. Considering all the tourists who flock to the Vatican and pay to see the chapel, has any organization ever gotten a better return on its investment than the Roman Catholic Church got for commissioning Michelangelo's frescoes on the ceiling of the chapel?