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What’s your calling in life? Is there a job that would be fulfilling for you? Most of us will spend the majority of our lives working, and, according to Tal Ben-Shahar, work is essential for happiness. The challenge lies in finding or creating work that brings both pleasure and meaning. Discover how to find your calling in life.
Why are remote workers suffering from health issues? What are Dr. Andrew Huberman’s suggestions for improving remote work conditions? Working from home has become more normalized today than ever before, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an episode of Huberman Lab, Dr. Andrew Huberman provides actionable advice for remote workers to maintain health and well-being. Read below for Huberman’s health tips for remote workers.
Are you tired of people who are disrespectful to you? Do you want to know how to deal with rude people? Not everyone is going to be nice to you in life. Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid rude people, as they may be your coworkers or family members. That’s why you need to be smart about how you handle them so they don’t get under your skin. Keep reading to learn how to deal with rude people the right way.
What motivates people in today’s workplace? Is your leadership style as effective as it can be? Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M. R. Covey says that it’s time for leaders to step up from traditional leadership to inspirational leadership to succeed in all areas of work and life. Covey explains why this is important and how to achieve it. Continue reading for our comprehensive Trust and Inspire book overview.
What makes a good job description? How do you define an open role’s purpose? The first question you should answer in a hiring rubric is “What’s the role’s current purpose?” This is an important question, as the company may prioritize different responsibilities and traits from the same role at different points in time. Learn how to write a good job description to attract the right candidate.
Are you a modern leader or a throwback to the Industrial Age? What if you could hit the nail on the head when it comes to what’s required in leadership today? In Trust and Inspire, Stephen M. R. Covey argues that the fundamental nature of work has changed since the industrial era, necessitating a corresponding shift in leadership. He discusses the difference between industrial and modern work and explains why leaders must evolve to keep up. Read more to understand Command and Control vs. Trust and Inspire leadership.
What’s a talent pool? Who should you ask for referrals? Rather than creating a job posting and sending it out for anybody to respond to, the authors of Who recommend you create a talent pool instead. This process involves asking trusted employees for referrals and cultivating relationships with those referrals. Discover how to create a talent pool of potential candidates.
Do you believe in the people you lead? How do you prove it? What difference does your trust make in them and your mission? Stephen M. R. Covey says that inspirational leaders extend faith to people. Extending faith means not only seeing that everyone has a higher potential but also believing that they can achieve it. Extending faith also requires leaders to give employees autonomy rather than micromanaging. Read more to get Covey’s insights on leading with trust.
What are the key qualities to look for in an employee? What are two behavioral tendencies you want candidates to have? When creating a hiring rubric, you want candidates to know what type of qualities are important in the role. By answering this, you identify traits or abilities that you want an employee in the role to display. Here are the qualities to look out for when interviewing candidates.
What’s one step beyond empathy? Do your employees trust that you care about them? How well are your team members connected to each other? In Trust and Inspire, Stephen M. R. Covey asserts that trusting and inspiring leaders connect with employees by practicing empathy and kindness. They also work to connect employees with each other and a greater purpose. Keep reading to learn how to foster these crucial connections.