Articles of Interest • Newsletter | Podcast | Video Recommendations • Job Lead (January 28, 2025)

Articles of Interest have a limited window where you can read for free: 

• How To Maintain Work-Life Balance—And What Companies Can Do To Help (Jack Kelly, Forbes, January 23, 2025)

The article discusses the importance of maintaining work-life balance and what companies can do to support it.

• 9 Positive Character Traits You Should Show Whenever You Speak (The Genard Method, Gary Genard, January 26, 2025)

Articles of Interest • Podcast and Newsletter Recommendations (January 26, 2025)

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• How positive leadership changes culture (Washington Post, January 14, 2025)

The article focuses on the turnaround by owner Josh Harris of the NFC Championship Finalist Washington Commanders.

• Deciding if a management role is right for you (Fast Company, January 23, 2025)

The article offers guidance for individuals contemplating a managerial role. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection to determine if management aligns with one's skills and career aspirations.

• What Got You Here Won’t Get You There (Forbes, January 22, 2025)

The article emphasizes the importance of embracing change and continuous learning to achieve ongoing success. 

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• Jon Gordon Podcast: Your Circle Determines Your Future - Check it out at https://tinyurl.com/3vmwpmyt.

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Articles of Interest (January 23, 2025)

 

Articles of Interest:

• The Power of Small Commitments—How They Lead to Big Change (Cory Gregory, January 23, 2025)

The article focuses on the critical distinction between being interested and being committed when pursuing goals. 

• Overcoming analysis paralysis with a decision grid (Elbin Group via HERC SmartBrief for the Higher Ed Leader, January 23, 2025)

The article provides real-life examples of decision grids used for career choices and relocation decisions, demonstrating the tool's effectiveness in clarifying options and preventing indecision. By systematically evaluating options against defined criteria, you can make well-informed decisions without becoming overwhelmed.

Articles of Interest (January 22, 2025)

Articles of Interest:

• Communicating in Classrooms: How Brands Can Approach Partnering With Schools (PR News, January 21, 2025)

The article explores the evolving landscape of brand partnerships within K-12 educational settings. 

• How leaders can solve their organization’s creative deficit (HERC Smart Brief/Leadership, January 22, 2025)

The article emphasizes that fostering creativity within an organization is a leadership responsibility, not merely a cultural attribute.

• Mistakes to Avoid During a Crisis (Claire Doan, O'Dwyer's E-Mail Newsletter, January 22, 2025)

The article outlines critical errors organizations often make in crisis situations and offers guidance on how to navigate them effectively.

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Articles of Interest (January 21, 2025)

Articles of Interest:

• 3 Ways To Age-Proof Your Resume & LinkedIn Profile (Cheryl Simpson / Jenna Arcand, October 17, 2024)

The article offers strategies for minimizing age-related biases in job applications. It emphasizes the importance of updating your LinkedIn profile picture to convey energy and professionalism, removing dates from your education listings to prevent assumptions about your age, and omitting employment dates prior to 2000 to focus on recent experience. These steps can help in reducing the likelihood of age discrimination during the hiring process.

Read more at https://tinyurl.com/2k4bcst9

• The Business of Your Life (Cory Gregory, January 21, 2025)
The article emphasizes the importance of treating one's life with the same diligence and structure as a business. It suggests that individuals should assess their personal affairs, identify areas of chaos or disorganization, and implement strategies to streamline and improve these aspects. By doing so, one can achieve greater efficiency, productivity, and overall satisfaction in life.

Read more at https://tinyurl.com/5yr6cxt7

• Work It Daily Newsletter (January 21, 2025) - J.T. O'Donnell - CEO, Work It Daily

How to Leverage Your Feed for Career Change

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Start sharing insights, analysis, and thoughts about the industry you want to enter. Comment on relevant trends, engage with industry leaders, and showcase your understanding of the field's challenges and opportunities. This accomplishes two crucial things:
1. It provides evidence of your knowledge and capabilities in your target field
2. It helps you appear in recruiters' searches thanks to LinkedIn's algorithm, which picks up on the consistent themes in your content

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Morning E-mails (January 20, 2025)

Each day, I receive a series of emails that inspire and support my personal and professional growth. These include:

1. The Daily Verse - Provides daily spiritual inspiration.
2. Minute with Maxwell - Offers leadership insights from John Maxwell.
3. Keep Chopping Wood, Kevin DeShazo - Delivers motivational and practical content for personal growth.
4. D1/D2/D3/NAIA.Ticker - Provides updates on collegiate athletics across various divisions.

Through these emails, I am actively listening, learning, and reading to foster your personal and professional development.