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How leaders can continue to grow | People want to lead change, not be changed | Older people not resuming work a big reason for shortage

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February 7, 2022

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How leaders can continue to grow Leaders are well-positioned to influence their workers to be better able to achieve their goals, but they must first work to ensure they are experiencing personal and career growth themselves, said author Whitney Johnson, who recommends using loss aversion theory as motivation to try out new things. This theory suggests focusing on the things you may lose if you don't move forward instead of the things you may gain if you do. Johnson also urges professionals to figure out where they are in the S-Curve of learning to get an idea of what to do next, and to regroup when feeling overwhelmed. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/2)

People want to lead change, not be changed Employees are less likely to resist change and more likely to contribute when they feel they have a voice in the plan and have had their needs and questions addressed, write Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley. "Pay special attention to addressing their concerns about how the change will personally affect them," they write. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/3)

Older people not resuming work a big reason for shortage

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Although the tight labor market due to the pandemic is often linked to unemployment benefits, the International Monetary Fund found that labor shortages are mostly due to older workers retiring or dropping out of the workforce earlier than anticipated. "As of September, the rise in inactivity among workers age 55 and up accounted for around 35% of the outstanding employment gap versus pre-pandemic levels," IMF researchers found. Full Story: CNN (2/3)

Boosting your chances of getting a remote job Remote jobs have increased, providing more opportunities for job seekers to land these positions. There are certain steps to follow to ensure your application doesn't land in the rejection pile, starting with being aware of geographic constraints of the job. Full Story: CNBC (2/4)

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The Landscape

Teachers are ripe for recruitment by other sectors

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The private education sector experienced the highest quit rate last year, hitting 148%, while quit rates for state and local education reached 40%, according to federal data. Former teachers talk in this article about why they left the sector, their experience of looking for different work and the companies that have been eager to hire them. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (2/2)

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Balancing Yourself

Pandemic pushes fans to develop new ways to unwind

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Being part of fandoms has helped many people weather the stress of the pandemic, but fans have also been forced to adapt the way they enjoy the things they love to evade COVID-19 restrictions and decreases in attention spans due to increased use of technology, Lynn Zubernis Ph.D., wrote in Psychology Today. Fans continue to rely on their favorite TV shows or activities to de-stress, but now some people consume media in short-form content, while some people have married their favorite media with a new passion for cooking. Full Story: Psychology Today (2/2)

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The Water Cooler

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Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have changed the way movies are made. But it has it made movies better? This article explores the pros and cons of a technology that has shifted Hollywood from movie reels to something less real. Full Story: Substack/Erik Hoel (2/2)

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