Improve your judgment by pretending that the decisions you make are for a friend, psychologists recommend. The tactic helps maintain emotional distance so that you can view situations in an objective manner. The Muse (10/30) Use your experience to become a better leader Experiencing, reflecting, thinking and acting are four components of experiential learning, though most people prefer to rely on one or two, writes Kay Peterson. "You can notice which parts of the process that you use when you are on automatic pilot, and whether you're skipping parts of the process that could make you more effective in your leadership approach," she writes. Lead Change Group (10/27)
Don't bad-mouth your company or ask for a job from a new acquaintance at networking events, Maureen Harrington writes. Other topics to avoid include politics, religion and anecdotes that involve name-dropping. Glassdoor (10/30)
High-profile sexual harassment allegations spotlight HR departments' challenges in addressing accusations against people of power. Companies can counter this by discussing the issue during quarterly meetings, implementing training and accountability measures for HR teams and encouraging leaders to make a visible commitment toward preventing harassment, says labor lawyer Patricia Wise. Bloomberg (free registration) (10/30),Workforce online (10/27)
Your Next Challenge
Tips for critically evaluating job offers Consider turning down a job offer if you suspect the company has a toxic culture, Monica Torres writes. Also, be wary of roles with unsatisfactory contract terms or limited career mobility options. Ladders (10/30)
The Water Cooler
Twitter users debate merits of cheeseburger emojis A Twitter user recently pointed out that Apple's cheeseburger emoji features cheese on top of the patty while Google's version has the cheese placed under the meat. Google CEO Sundar Pichai weighed in, saying he would be happy to address the issue "if folks can agree on the correct way" to display the ingredients. CNNMoney (10/30)
The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
