The best way to begin a speech is to explain what people can gain from listening to it, Salma Jafri says. Save personal anecdotes until your audience understands what they can learn from you. Entrepreneur online (1/11)
Making the Connection
Plan ahead to benefit from networking events You'll get more out of networking events if you reach out to participants through social media beforehand, writes Jane Burnett. Use sincere compliments to break the ice with new acquaintances. Ladders (1/12)
The Landscape
How to get past impostor syndrome Even the most successful people might be affected by imposter syndrome: feelings of self-doubt, despite past achievements. Here are four ways to overcome this problem. CNBC (1/11)
Your Next Challenge
Tips for kicking off a job search when you're busy Busy professionals should make sure they know and can communicate their career stories before they start a job search, writes Jenny Foss. After that, it's important to construct a detailed plan, optimize LinkedIn and other social media profiles and set aside blocks of time to dedicate to the job search. The Muse (1/9)
