Synchronization for your team is just as important as the "what" and "how" part of your work, author Daniel Pink says. For example, leaders should distribute meetings evenly so that timing conflicts don't regularly disadvantage the same people.
A big part of leadership is offering your team stability and continuity, Tanya Tarr writes. Give your team assurance that they can trust your word, for example, by creating opportunities for regular updates and open communication.
Networking goes beyond job opportunities; it's about building relationships, according to a Network Wise infographic. There are three types of networks: operational, personal and strategic, and they should encompass both online and face-to-face interactions.
Stress-related deaths at companies including Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Uber highlight the dangers of unhealthy workplaces, Stanford University professor Jeffrey Pfeffer writes. Harmful management practices lead to 120,000 deaths annually, Pfeffer writes, citing his peer-reviewed research.
Thinking that you need a hiring manager to give you a lucky break will tank your job hunt before it starts, Sarah Greesonbach writes. You are underrating your own skills and may come across as desperate, she adds.
Working from a different environment for a day or just a few hours can inject some inspiration into your day-to-day job, writes Erin Greenawald. Change up your routine by checking out your local surroundings when you take a break, set up a schedule that works for you and remove yourself from the computer at intervals if you can.
Windy Brow Farms in New Jersey has created Taylor ham ice cream, which combines French toast and pork roll. The French toast and maple flavor balance out salt in the pork roll, keeping the ice cream from being "gross," Managing Partner Jake Hunt says.