When your work is met with criticism, avoid getting defensive and show the other person you appreciate their perspective. You can turn a critic into an advocate by fixing the problem with your work or addressing communication issues with your boss, writes Ted Leonhardt. Fast Company online (6/25) How introverts can become better managers Introverts must be able to promote their ability to think strategically and work with small groups in order to become effective managers, writes Nina Zipkin. It's also important for introverts to tap into their natural charisma without a forced approach, Zipkin writes. Entrepreneur online (6/24)
Making the Connection
Tips for shy professionals who want to network effectively Introverts will get more out of networking when they develop an introduction and elevator pitch they're comfortable with, writes Michael Solomon. It's important for shy professionals to pace themselves at networking events to avoid getting overwhelmed or burned out, Solomon adds. The Huffington Post (6/24)
What to do when you aren't hired after an interview It's important to thank your interviewer even if you don't get the job you wanted, writes Ariella Coombs. Show you understand their decision and reinforce your interest in the company so that you can be considered for future positions, Coombs adds. Careerealism.com (6/27)
Balancing Yourself
Report: Most employees don't use all their vacation time Workers in the US forfeit $61.4 billion in benefits each year, with 55% of US employees not using all of their vacation time last year, according to a Project: Time Off report. Not taking time off can make you a less effective employee, as those who take 10 or fewer days off per year are not as likely to receive a raise or bonus, the report states. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (6/26)
The story of humankind is also the story of our relationship with dogs, the first domesticated animals and ones that have dramatically changed humanity's relationship with the natural world. Researchers are using genetic data and other tools to determine how and when humans and dogs first joined forces. The Atlantic online (6/2)
The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity.
