Want to be an extraordinary leader? Stop doing this Entrepreneurs and CEOs can learn to be exceptional leaders by limiting their focus, delegating tasks to trusted partners and hiring thoughtful dissenters who can challenge them, writes Ryan McGrath, CEO of Asset Living. Bad hires, though, who aren't the best fit should be let go and better recruitment and onboarding practices adopted, McGrath notes. Full Story: Entrepreneur (3/10)
Here's what thin-skinned leaders do Skip Prichard shares the key behaviors of overly defensive leaders as diagnosed by author Diana Jones. "Whether intentional or not, persistent defensive behaviors damage relationships by forcing a distance between the defender and the other," Jones writes. Full Story: Skip Prichard Leadership Insights (3/9)
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The events of the past two years caused massive upheaval for virtually everyone, and many people are rethinking their purpose in life as a result, writes John Coleman, author of the "HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose." If you're one of them, Coleman recommends identifying your permanent sources of purpose, refusing to be stagnant, letting go of unfulfilling jobs and negative feelings, and seeking support from others. These steps could help ensure that your pandemic experiences won't be wasted -- and can even help you going forward. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (3/10)
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Employers can help the sandwich generation with finances Pew Research Center data indicate that about 12% of the US population is part of the "sandwich generation," or adults who are caring for both children and aging loved ones. Employers can help these workers avoid financial strain by offering supplemental benefits such as long-term care insurance and caregiver concierge services; better paid time off and leave benefits; and financial assistance like debt forgiveness, emergency savings and student loan repayment. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (3/10)
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The pandemic ushered in a two-year experiment of mass remote working that employees don't want to give up for myriad reasons, but one of the biggest factors is not wanting to return to workplace culture, Emma Goldberg writes. Goldberg explores how the office was never a place of belonging for some, including people of color, introverts and those with caregiving responsibilities, and talks to experts who warn employers about inadvertently taking those non-inclusive elements forward with hybrid working. Full Story: The New York Times (3/10)
A 110-foot-plus limo known as The American Dream has once again been crowned the world's longest car -- beating its own record by an inch and a half, thanks to an extensive restoration process. Michael Manning and Michael Dezer spent over $250,000 to fix the limo using parts from three Cadillacs. The limo today looks almost nothing like it did when Manning bought it: It can seat 75 people and features an interior pool and putting green, among other features. But even though the limo dates back to the 1980s, Manning says it could go electric -- and maybe become even longer. Full Story: Jalopnik (3/10)
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