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Intelligence is clearly a factor in becoming successful in your chosen career, but it's not everything. If you know you're intellectually gifted, but haven't achieved what you think you should have, you may be unconsciously doing things to sabotage your success. (HBR)
Visit https://hbr.org/2018/11/5-ways-smart-people-sabotage-their-success?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=dailyalert_not_activesubs&referral=00563&deliveryName=DM18722 to view the full article online. |
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Research shows that more and more holiday spending is moving to before and after Black Friday weekend, prompting retail marketers to start the promotional campaigns earlier. Forbes takes a look at the 10 characteristics of the typical Black Friday customer. (Forbes)
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanpearson/2018/11/14/anatomy-of-a-black-friday-shopper-in-10-parts/#2b1804723d7e to view the full article online. |
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With consumer confidence high, median wages on the rise and a strong stock market, this holiday shopping season would seem primed to be a bonanza for retailers. But it remains to be seen if the 2018 holiday shopping season will be favorable for American retailers. (Bloomberg)
Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-15/the-best-christmas-in-years-won-t-help-weak-retailers?srnd=premium to view the full article online. |
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If you're one of those people who seems to always be just winging it, you may possess some particular habits that are causing problems. Here are some ways you can start to get things on manageable track. (The Muse)
Visit https://www.themuse.com/advice/reasons-why-always-putting-out-fires-at-work to view the full article online. |
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Much of American Sign Language is in reading body language and facial expressions. Here, experts share the messages sent through nonverbal displays that can give you far greater clues about what's really going on than what’s actually being said. (Fast Company)
Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90265668/sign-language-experts-on-the-nonverbal-cues-youre-missing-in-meetings to view the full article online. |
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Women in the Workplace 2018, a new study comparing 279 companies and more than 13 million employees, has found that women remain highly underrepresented in the workplace and its ever worse for women of color. (Women's Agenda)
Visit https://womensagenda.com.au/leadership/workplace-gender-diversity-has-stalled-new-mckinsey-research-reports/ to view the full article online. |
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There are a multitude of reasons why implementing gender, racial and ethnic diversity can enhance the productivity of any business. (Ladders)
Visit https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/the-value-of-diversity-in-leadership-roles to view the full article online. |
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The pound has fallen sharply after Cabinet ministers Dominic Raab and Esther McVey quit over Prime Minister Theresa May's draft Brexit deal. (BBC)
Visit https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46219038 to view the full article online. |
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In an effort to jump start trade talks with the United States, the Chinese government has presented an offer before the leaders of the two powerful nations are scheduled to meet. (CNN)
Visit https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/15/politics/us-china-trade-war-negotiation/index.html to view the full article online. |
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Higher- and business-education specialist QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released its 2019 Global MBA Ranking. The report evaluates 251 of the best business schools in the world. (Business Insider)
Visit https://www.businessinsider.com/best-businesss-schools-mba-programs-cost-ranked-2018-11 to view the full article online. |
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Black Enterprise has compiled its list of the most influential black people in technology. They include top executives, those involved with digital transformation companies and those who direct high-impact tech companies. (Black Enterprise)
Visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/list-of-the-most-influential-blacks-in-technology/ to view the full article online. |
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The leaders of three female-founded companies, Alice, Bumble and Brit + Co. say there is no time like the present to become your own boss. That's why they've announced they are joining forces in 2019 to encourage other women entrepreneurs to join the TheBYOBTour.com. (Entrepreneur)
Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/323303 to view the full article online. |
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A dramatic decrease in oil prices over the past several weeks has led to an unusual plunge in gas prices just as millions are preparing to hit the road for Thanksviging holiday travel. A heavy supply of petroleum is a major reason for the price drop. (USA TODAY)
Visit https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/15/thanksgiving-gas-prices/1998466002/ to view the full article online. |
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The sudden drop in crude oil prices could be either nothing to be concerned about or a serious sign that the world economy is in trouble. (CNN)
Visit https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/15/business/oil-prices-economy/index.html to view the full article online. |
