Being a good leader starts with making deliberate decisions and learning to be a good listener and communicator, says leadership expert Libby Gill. Associating with a diverse network and volunteering for a cause you care about can help you hone professional skills, says social scientist Frank Niles.
Consider setting aside a day each week to work from home in uninterrupted silence, writes Meik Wiking in this book excerpt. If you can't set aside a whole day, ask your manager whether the company can designate a morning each week during which people are discouraged from sending emails or scheduling meetings.
Prepare for meetings the day before so you can power through them, writes Alyse Kalish. Use spare time between meetings to complete small, productive tasks.
US payrolls expanded by 103,000 jobs last month, after an upwardly revised gain of 326,000 in February. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Labor Department.
Don't let a lack of money, your educational background or beliefs you have about yourself stop you from making a career transition, writes career coach Aurora Meneghello. Do some research to find jobs you didn't realize existed that match your skill set, and don't be afraid to try out a new role.
A bald eagle landed on Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton during the national anthem before the team's game against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. The Canadian pitcher remained calm until the eagle flew to the ground a few seconds later.
