Memorizing your speech is not the best way to prepare because it causes your brain to acknowledge just one right way to present, says Matt Abrahams of Stanford Graduate School of Business. Rather, create an outline that includes your key points and engage with your audience so you can adjust to the direction your presentation takes, he writes.
The absence of respect invites ineffective working organizations, negative relationships, and a revolving door of coming and going employees, states Chris Westfall. Having a difficult conversation is often the first step to establishing the respect that can influence your success, Westfall writes.
Develop your charismatic self by consciously practicing the qualities that captivating leaders possess, says Judith Humphrey. Commit to being present, having a purpose, making eye contact, showing selflessness, displaying positive energy, and expanding your reputation, writes Humphrey.
Can smashing a computer in a rage room relieve your work frustrations? Psychologist Kevin Bennett says this isn't a healthy way to relieve pressure: "In a sense, rage rooms are conditioning people to convert impulses and irritations into physical assault." New poll question on Monday.
During a Society for Human Resource Management conference session, several HR executives offered insights on the current trends in employee evaluations, which include continuous evaluation, tossing out formal ratings and introducing merit-based and variable pay. Top performers will appreciate variable pay, and more mediocre talent may depart voluntarily, said John Rubino of Rubino Consulting Services.
Instead of sending your resume blind, reach out to a connection at the company and ask about the position you are interested in, says Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison. If you have a reference at the company who will recommend you for the position, "I guarantee your resume will get read," Burnison writes.
Know what type of company culture and office environment is a good mesh for your lifestyle and personality before you go for a job, says Hallie Crawford. Consider how you choose to spend your free time and whether you're an introvert at work to help you determine what type of profession might suit you best, writes Crawford.
All aspects of mindfulness can improve your lifestyle, including mindful eating, says health coach Nicole Trombley. "Research continually shows that those who sit down for their meals, chew their food thoroughly, take breaks in between bites and take time to appreciate their food not only eat less but are also more likely at or close to their ideal weight," Trombley writes.
Researchers at the University of Utah studied 146 fossils of teeth from ancient crocodile relatives and discovered that three of these crocodile-like creatures -- called crocodyliforms -- were plant eaters based on the shapes of the teeth. The study published in Current Biology determined that these vegetarian crocodyliforms lived before the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
