How do you measure success? The measure of success doesn't necessarily have to correlate with the size of your paycheck, says Peter Discoe. Though the easier path may be to work for someone else, the personal fulfillment you get from building your own business can be well worth it, even if the paycheck isn't as large. LinkedIn (8/31)When a coworker leaves, take advantage of the opportunity When a coworker leaves your team, take advantage of the opportunity to form new relationships, build on your skills, and possibly position yourself in a leadership role, says Stacy Pollack. "No matter how stressful this change may be for you and your team at first, there can always be a silver lining to be found," Pollack writes. Glassdoor (9/2)
Making the Connection
Smile and remember names to click with others Make the most of introductions with a smile, deep listening and deliberate use of the other person's name so it sticks with you, writes Igor Smirnov. Give the other person a sincere compliment during the conversation to begin building a deeper relationship, he writes. ThoughtLeaders (9/2)
The Landscape
Should companies create a Chief Reskilling Officer position? As work becomes more automated, companies should put resources into reskilling their workers and develop training to meet different skill levels, write Andre Dua, Liz Hilton Segel and Susan Lund. "This approach helps organizations gain new capabilities while preserving in-house functional knowledge, experience, and understanding of company culture," they write. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (9/3)Companies turn to apprenticeships to train workers Some companies, such as Accenture, are creating new talent pipelines by recruiting local college students into apprenticeships in areas such as cybersecurity and cloud migration. Quincie Rivers, vice president of workforce strategies and employment solutions at The Adecco Group, says companies also are looking to boot camps and other work-based programs to offer specific skills to workers. HR Dive (8/27)
Your Next Challenge
What you need to know about a September job hunt A September job search has the potential to work in your favor, says Kourtney Whitehead. Now that the summer lull is over, businesses experience a hiring push that typically lasts until mid-November. Forbes (9/2)
Morning people tend to be more productive and even happier than night people, says Lauren Steele. Night owls can change their ways by partaking in early morning activities such as walking the dog, taking vitamins, meditating, and journaling. Fast Company online (9/4)
The Water Cooler
A miniature horse goes for a plane ride Flirty, a 27-inch horse and service animal, went for her first airplane ride, from Omaha, Neb., to Chicago to practice with her companion. Flirty had a little trouble getting her balance on the flight but eventually even napped. Travel + Leisure online (9/3)
Isn't art about breaking rules, about challenging existing systems; isn't it about discovering meaning in things or situations before others see anything in them?
