Discomfort can be a great learning tool, writes David Burkus, who urges leaders to reflect on failures, get curious, experiment and not be afraid to stir the pot now and then. "And it's the leader's job to model the way on how to have the respectful conflict to learn from diverse ideas," Burkus writes.
It's easier to manage your time when you have clear priorities -- including time to relax -- and turn down things that don't match those goals, writes Steve Keating. "Even on the days life throws you a curve and your priorities go out the window you'll have less stress than others because you're still in control of your time more days than not," Keating writes.
It can take more effort to build relationships with colleagues when starting a remote job, but asking the right questions can help. Here are some suggestions for making a good first impression and getting a strong start.
Some businesses are considering implementing location-based pay for remote employees, noting the cost of living is higher in some places than others. "Moving to another part of the country is a decision an employee should make based on what's best for their work and home life," says Katie Burke, chief people officer at Hubspot. "It shouldn't be at the expense of their compensation."
Stock options can be an appealing perk, but employees might be unsure of what to do if company stock loses value. Certain strategies can help, including rethinking your strategy for exercising options.
It turns out many New Year's resolutions originate (and fail) because of what behavioral scientists call a conflict between the two "selves" of a person. The two selves are the Planner, which likes to think of itself as having strong self-control, and the Doer, which is often more spontaneous. So if your resolutions remain intact, the Planner in you is likely winning your internal conflict ... for now.
When you think of the Sahara Desert, you probably don't think of snow. However, snow fell in the Sahara earlier this month, and this article details how the sight of snow-capped sand dunes is more common than you might think.
