Fatherhood has taught career coach Peter Gandolfo that sugarcoating feedback harms the person he's trying to help. As kids vary in regard to what motivates them, so do team members, and as parents tend to compensate for each other's weaknesses, teams need diverse outlooks to succeed, Gandolfo writes. Fatherly (6/10) 9 tips for fulfilling your creative potential Creativity is required for career growth, and everyone can tap into their creative potential, starting with a small task and a few minutes of daydreaming, writes Aytekin Tank, CEO of JotForm. Challenging assumptions and talking to people outside your work circle will lead to new perspectives on problem-solving. Fast Company online (6/7)
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Making the Connection
Why you want to be an equal-opportunity networker You'll forge more long-term and meaningful relationships by caring about peers and people lower on the ladder as much as those who outrank you, says Samantha Barry, Glamour editor-in-chief. Be yourself and avoid asking for favors so people will remember you favorably, she says. CNBC (6/12)
Poll
Poll results: How much notice did you give when you quit your job? The recommended notice to give when quitting a job is two weeks, although it can be longer the higher up the ladder you are. Or maybe you've just had enough, like the nearly 3% who walked out that day! New poll question on Monday.
2 weeks
58.74%
3-4 weeks
20.06%
More than 4 weeks
16.33%
Quit on the spot
2.86%
1 week
2.01%
The Landscape
Data: More employers plan to hire A ManpowerGroup survey projects that an increasing percentage of employers plan to add staff next quarter amid a market of low unemployment and an excess of job openings. A separate CompTIA survey found the unemployment rate for technology was 1.3% in May, with "the very real prospect of tech worker shortages affecting industry growth," says Tim Herbert of CompTIA. CNBC (6/11),Fortune (6/12)
Your Next Challenge
31 ways to impress a hiring manager You'll do well during the application process if you meet as many of these 31 criteria as possible, writes George Deeb. This list helps hiring managers know if your personality, character and business acumen will contribute to a positive culture and successful bottom line. San Antonio Express-News (tiered subscription model) (6/10)Why you didn't get the job It is a good time for job seekers to look for employment, but they should not cut corners during this process, Dawn Graham writes. Graham outlines six reasons why she turns down candidates and what they should do to change. Forbes (6/12)
Balancing Yourself
5 executives share secrets to staying sane despite constant pressure We're better equipped to manage stress when we take self-care as seriously as our work, says Michael de la Maza, co-founder of DemingWay.com. Regarding the fear of saying no, "You consider that it might be a good option, but you realize there will be plenty more opportunities if you turn this one down," says Sam Radocchia, co-founder of Chronicled. Minutes (6/7)
Cesarean sections are often viewed as a sign of wealth and status in Brazil, and pregnant women in the South American country are increasingly throwing parties during the surgery. Many are getting dressed up for the event, hiring catering and buying lavish decorations; family members are even set up in a gallery in order to watch the C-section and see the baby immediately after birth. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (6/12)
[We] thought that once we'd climbed the mountain, it was unlikely anyone would ever make another attempt.
Sir Edmund Hillary, mountaineer who, with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, was the first climber to reach Mount Everest's summit
