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Successful leaders know how to use hope and even anxiety to motivate others, writes Patti Sanchez. In order to get others to unite behind a big change, tapping into fundamental human emotions is often necessary. Fast Company online (12/10)
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Making the Connection
Don't undermine your efforts with LinkedIn mistakes Job seekers who use "resume-speak" instead of writing in their natural voices on their LinkedIn pages will fail to connect with those who view their profiles. Write an engaging headline and treat LinkedIn as a way people can get to know you instead of as a virtual job application. Forbes (12/7)
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The Landscape
Startup gives new parents the gift of sleep Seattle-based sales analytics startup Outreach is trying to make it easier for parents to return to work after having a baby. The company pays for night nurses and dinner delivery, and offers flexible work schedules in addition to its 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid paternity leave. Network World (12/7)
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Traits shared by successful job seekers Effective job seekers match their skills to the job's qualifications and emphasize their priorities to narrow down opportunities, writes Pat Mastandrea. Take time to write down what you want from the next step in your career to help guide your job search. TheMuse.com (12/10)
Balancing Yourself
How to power through the lazy days of winter The winter holiday season is a time when many workers struggle to stay motivated amid growing demands outside of work, writes Kim Thompson. Be willing to ask for help or take a few days off if needed and make sure to focus on one project at a time for improved productivity during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. San Francisco Chronicle (tiered subscription model) (12/8)
Top execs recommend books to read in 2017 "Black Box Thinking" by Matthew Syed and "Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck are books that can help professionals adopt a growth mindset and enjoy the everyday moments of life, says Virgin founder Richard Branson. Other book recommendations by successful executives include Larry Watson's "Montana 1948," praised by PayPal CEO Dan Schulman; and Antonio Garcia Martinez's "Chaos Monkeys," recommended by eBay CEO Devin Wenig. Inc. online (free registration) (12/9)
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