How Aesop got it right 6 reasons stories can motivate your team

How Aesop got it right 6 reasons stories can motivate your teamHow Aesop got it right 6 reasons stories can motivate your teamJohn was struggling with how to handle a difficult situation with a key vendor for the company.He went to his supervisor, Stephanie, and asked herbei advice on what he should do.Rather than telling him what to do, or even giving direct input, Stephanie replied, John, let me tell you a story . . .She went on to tell a story about an experience she had had early in her career and the consequences of her decision over the years.When she was done, she paused and waited.After a few seconds of silence, John smiled and saidGot it.Thanks. He stood up and left the room, even though Stephanie hadnt directly answered his question.Characters from Sync or Swim.Most leaders focus on data and factual information. And accurate data is important for making good decisions. But throughout history, communicating facts has not been the fruchtwein utilized method for developing lea dership qualities. Rather, storieshave been used, and theyve been used more than any other form of verbal expression. For evidence, look to the Greek philosophers, the wisdom literature from Asiaand literature in general across the centuries designed to teach the guiding principles for life.Look to the leading authors, from Aristotle, Plato andSocrates toJesus and Confucius. Allused stories grounded in daily life rather than just stating principles (or making lists of them, as most business books and articles do today).Here are some points about the power of stories and the incredible staying power they have in our lives.Remember the Aesops fable about the tortoise and the hare? Briefly, in your mind, outline the gist of the story.What is the main principle this story communicates?How about theBack to the Futureseries of movies where Alex (Michael Fox) and Professor Brown repeatedly try to correct changes that occurred in the space-time continuum?What key life principle are those st ories communicating (indirectly, but powerfully) to the viewer?Why stories are so powerful1. Stories involve different parts of our brain, which makes learning (and remembering) more effective.Stories obviously involve words, but stories also bring up visual images and pictures in our mind.Also, the most effective stories involve emotionally-charged situations challenges, risks and adventure.2. Stories are non-threatening, which keeps people from not putting up their defenses.Stories are usually framed in the context of someone else (either the storyteller himself or herself, or the fictional characters of the story).Since the story is not about me and is usually communicated in an informal style, most listeners start out with an open mindset.3. We often identify with one or more of the characters, and we can easily relate to their experiences and reactions.We see ourselves in the story and vicariously see ourselves experiencing the same challenges and emotions the characters are fe eling.4. We see characters that represent people in our lives (givingus insight to them and why we react to them the way we do).Some stories have characters with whom we dontpersonallyrelate, but they remind us of others in our lives. The characters reactions then provide us insights into why they do what they do, and show us the strengths associated with character qualities we may find irritating.5. We are able to learn from others experiences and can observe different options for handling challenging situations and people.One of the core benefits of stories is that they allow us to learn from others vicariously, rather than having to experience difficult situations ourselves.We also are given examples of different ways to handle situations (both positively and poorly).6. Stories are easier to remember and communicate to others than are facts and principles.Because of their imagery, stories help usremember their general gist more easily than we remember pure factual information.Add itionally, we can quickly communicate the main points of a story and the lesson it teaches.The lesson here is, watch and observe effective leaders and influencers. They often are excellent at communicating through stories.Think about life experiences that have impacted you, and start to tell stories to teach important lessons to those you are leading.Sync or Swimis a small tale with enormous insight on ways you can empower, engage, and energize employees or volunteers facing discouragement or cynicism. Its a delightful, quick read that will teach you communication techniques that enhance teamwork and productivity and provide relevant, practical insights based on real-world experiences. Available inhardcoverandaudiobookversions.Thisarticlefirst appeared onAppreciation at Work.

Survey Only 36% of candidates negotiate salary when offered a job

Survey Only 36% of candidates negotiate salary when offered a jobSurvey Only 36% of candidates negotiate salary when offered a jobSo youve got the job, and its time to talk money. Do you see the first offer the company gives you as the one you must accept? Or have you done your research on salaries in your market and region and are prepared to ask for mora?According to a new survey, the majority of job candidates choose bedrngnis to negotiate a mistake that could cost them a bundle in lost income over the course of their career. 64% of respondents said they accepted the first salary offer they received the last time they were hired, according to the ZipRecruiter Annual Job Seeker Survey, which involved 50,000 job searchers. (That percentage almost exactly matches research from Robert Half earlier this year that found 61% didnt negotiate didnt negotiate for a higher salary once they got the job).84% Gen Z workers aged 18-24 accepted the first salary they were offered, making them the group the most likely by far not to negotiate74% of Millennial workers aged 25-34 accepted the first salary they were offered59% of Gen X workers aged 45-54 accepted the first salary they were offered59% of Boomer workers aged 55 to 64 accepted the first salary they were offeredThe younger an unemployed worker is, the more they feel financial pressure to accept the first job offer they receive, according to the survey.With unemployment at a record 3.7%, job candidates should use the tight labor market to their advantage, experts say, and should start negotiating for a starting salary early in their careers.A job seekers marketThe historically low unemployment rate means job seekers have a prime opportunity to ask for a higher wage, said ZipRecruiter SVP of Human Resources Amy Klimek. Negotiating for even a modest increase in compensation at their first job impacts earnings through the rest of a job seekers career.Women reported as being less likely to negotiate for higher pay, at l east at the last job for which they were hired. 31% of women negotiated at their last hiring as compared with 40% of men.Want more $? Heres howConversely, for a group in which the majority wouldnt negotiate more income for themselves from the get-go, the ZipRecruiter survey participants were found to be very driven by pay. The survey also found that participants were motivated the most by money as the most important form of compensation, over benefits, 401k, and vacation. 50% of participants actively trying to change jobs said they would stay in their current jobs for more income.Many people are uncomfortable negotiating because they dont have much experience doing it or are afraid the offer will be pulled so make sure to arm yourself with knowledge.Heres one story of how someone negotiated their offer upwards by $15,000 without even naming a number. And here are some salary negotiation tips from an expert, and for younger employees, if you forgot or were too intimidated to negotia te at the offer stage, heres how to negotiate a promotion or a raise at your first job.

Adam Grant on how he manages his inbox and email productivity hacks

Adam Grant on how he manages his inbox and schmelzglas productivity hacksAdam Grant on how he manages his inbox and email productivity hacksIf theres an Emailer-in-Chief, it has to be Adam Grant. A leading academic thinker, hes written extensively about the role of email (and why we absolutely should reply and bedrngnis ignore our inboxes).I recently asked him about his own email habits. He generously shares his tactics for being responsive and offers the two things he did to make his email life a whole lot less burdensome. Heres an edited version of my interview with Adam, which was originally published on The Gmail Genius.How much time do you spend on email each day?Oh, my guess is three hours a day.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreDoes that seem like too much? How do you feel about that kind of time expenditure?It depends on the day. I do a lot of my work over email. When Im b rainstorming ideas, or giving feedback on somebodys work, or trying to find a particular data point or story, Ive found that the hour I might spend on 30 emails with 30 people is way more efficient than having two 30-minute meetings.I actually prefer email for a lot of the communication I do. I think I can usually answer questions much faster without getting majorly distracted from my work. I like the fact that it can be done asynchronously. I get to do it on my own time, as opposed to having to schedule a meeting. But are there days when I would like to spend much less time on email? Sure.You wrote an article in The New York Times arguing that we have a professional duty to respond to email. You bedrngnised research showing that workers who care about their jobs take email seriously. What else does the research tell us about email habits?As I wrote in the article, its a sign of conscientiousness. People who are dependable, disciplined, and organized are more responsive to email. It sends a clear signal that way.Second, its worth thinking about in what kinds of jobs is this relevant? Most people in the industrialized world today work in a service job. Thats roughly 80% of Americans and over two-thirds of people in Southeast Asia and Western Europe. If you think about what doing service means, its fundamentally about responding to other people and trying to meet their needs. Increasingly, a lot of services are provided electronically.Lets say youre doing customer service for an airline. Its amazing how much can be accomplished with a Twitter response or a live chat. This is true for knowledge work as well. If you think about what the knowledge economy is, its fundamentally people using their expertise to solve problems. They can do that from anywhere in the world with the communication technologies we have available. Basically, if you work in a service or knowledge job, its really hard to imagine being able to do your job effectively and help other people if yo ure not responding.There has been lots of buzz about inbox infinity, which argues against Inbox Zero and being overly concerned about responding to every email. What was your response to the ideas in the article?Well, I definitely dont agree with it. I read that article - it was part of why I wrote mine, actually. I was like, wait a minute, this is really bad advice Yes, of course, if you get 500 or 600 emails a day, responding to those each day would leave room nothing else. And unless thats your job, thats not going to work out too well for you.But, if youre getting that many emails a day, thats a broken system. Ive heard this from some journalists who are in that position. Thats a bad submission process. There should not be one parts inbox that receives all submissions to a newspaper. There should be an online portal. There are all sorts of ways to reduce that load.As an individual, if youre getting that kind of email, it usually means that youre pretty visible inside either a h uge organization or outside of your organization. I get a lot of cold emails. Between books and TED talks, I have millions of people who are engaged with my content. I get a lot of email, but its manageable. I dont aspire to be at Inbox Zero. I think its perfectly fine to have messages waiting, but I also dont like to leave them piling up. I try to carry 10 to 20 emails unanswered a day. During really busy weeks, Ill probably come home and have 200 that need a response because I just havent been on email.I think never responding is a terrible policy, especially if theyre legitimate emails. Im not saying anyone should respond to spam or disrespectful or rude messages, and I dont think any stranger is entitled to your time. I think the middle ground that we should arrive at is we do our best to respond to reasonable emails on a timeline thats convenient for us. We need to also think about which of these are important to my priorities? And, which emails are important to doing my job we ll?I cited research showing that on days where managers have a heavy email load, theyre less proactive in setting vision, clear goals, expectations and giving feedback. But its only true if email is not central to their job. If you manage people who do knowledge work or anything that requires electronic communication, email is a pretty important part of your job. If you have people working with you who are not in your physical office, its pretty useful to ping them quickly. Its really poor advice to tell people to ignore email altogether. Thats what Im pushing back against.You outlined the criteria for how you decide whether to respond to an email or not. Do those six approaches hold up? Would you change anything?I dont know that anything has really changed. One thing I do find surprising is how often people try to convince me that Im going to get something out of helping them. I think theyre kind of missing the point. Generally speaking, if youre a stranger asking me for my time, t he goal is not to convince me that its going to benefit me. Thats not why I respond to strangers. Thats not why I generally respond to email.Most of the time, I respond because I think the request is meaningful to the person who is asking, or theyre trying to help someone else. Or if I think what theyre doing matters. I also respond if theres an easy way to suggest something that might be useful.The mistake people make is theyre too short-sighted and transactional - assuming the only way to motivate me is to appeal to my self-interest. Anybody whos engaged with my work would know better, right? One of the reasons I studied givers and takers is that I really enjoy being helpful when its not a huge sacrifice. So I would add maybe a seventh point to the article dont try to convince somebody that by doing a favor, it will be good for them. Instead, try to help them see how they can make a difference in a way thats beneficial to you and not costly to them.Now that I think of it, Im surp rised by the number of people who insist on meeting on their terms instead of yours - when theyre the one asking. The worst thing you can do is email me out of the blue and ask to meet with you face-to-face next week or tomorrow or whatever. Youre asking me for my time. Why dont you ask me what the most efficient way to connect is - when it might be convenient for me? If youre the one reaching out, let the person who is going to help you decide what the times are and when.What has personally helped you the most with how you manage email? What has been most impactful?Honestly, I think the things that have helped me the most are FAQ and triage. There are common questions that come in via email and it didnt occur to me for a while - until I got so many similar questions in the same week - to create a single document for this. I put together answers to the most common questions I get and send it to anybody who asks about those topics. A bunch of those actually turned into articles t hat I published.The other thing is having a team and network of collaborators who are available and knowledgeable on different kinds of requests. Ill give you an example. I get anywhere from 50 to 100 speaking inquiries a week. Theres no way Im going to end up taking even a fraction of those. Its immensely helpful to know people in my orbit who speak on similar topics, have overlapping expertise, and are interested in doing more speaking. Because I can start referring talks to them. That feels like a win-win because it helps the person who Im not going to be able to show up for. Hopefully, it also helps the person who gives the talk. I have a bunch of people for different kinds of requests that I know I cant field individually.I thought for a long time that I had to say yes to every request and I had to take them all myself. I realized one day that being a giver isnt about saying yes. There are times when I can say, I cant do this, but I know someone else who would love to.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

The Essential Dos and Donts for Writing a Cover Letter

The Essential Dos and Donts for Writing a Cover LetterThe Essential Dos and Donts for Writing a Cover Letter126Theres just something aboutwriting a titel letter that strikes fear in the hearts of even the most seasoned job seekers. Maybe its the pressure of trying to tell your life story- without being too personal. Or maybe its trying to showcase your strengths- without appearing to brag. Or it might be the true fear that what you say- or dont say- can cause a hiring manager to pitch your job application into the trash. Theres a lot of pressure that comes along with writing a titelbild letter. Dont fret, job seekers. Here are the essential dos and donts for writing a cover letter.Direct it to a human.Youve read through the job description several times, but nowhere can you find any information on the hiring manager, much less his or her name. But in this day and age, that info is fairly easy to find. Go to the companys website and click around until you find the persons info. Or you can call the company to ask who the point person is for that particular job search, or try to find them on LinkedIn. Theres absolutely no reason to start your cover letter off with To whom it may concern anymore.In fact, you may offend a potential boss by not taking the time or effort to do your research and lose the opportunity to be called in for a job interview. So take the time to find out who youre writing to, and then reference his or her name a few times within your cover letter to make it more personal.Make it memorable.While its easy to write My name is ______ and I am applying for _______ position, that doesnt really say a whole lot about you. Instead, utilize your mommy bedtime story skills to craft a cool story to start your cover letter. The story can be about anything, but it should be inviting, honest, and somehow relate to the job youre applying for. It will not only show off your personality (and writing skills), but it will give your potential boss a real glimpse into who you are as a person and allow you to create a connection well before being asked to come in for a job interview.Dont be shy.Your cover letter is not the place to be shy. After all, it may be your one and only chance to win over the hiring manager, so let your passion show Let him know why you want this one particular job over all others, and more importantly, why you are the perfect candidate for the position. Shine a big spotlight on your skills so that he knows youre qualified for the job. Sure, potential employers value previous work experience, but what they value even more is knowing that you really and truly want the job, and youre not merely applying to any ol position that you come across. So take the time to write a truly meaningful cover letter your conviction will come across loud and clear.If writing a cover letter fills you with dread, take a deep breath and relax, then simply write from the heart. qualifikation bosses want to get a sense of who you are before you come in for an interview, and by showcasing your workplace skills, talents, and, most of all, your personality, youll be fielding job offers in no time.In the market for a new job? Check out thetop100companies with remote jobs.

The Biggest Myth About Resume Creator App Exposed

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Who is Concerned About Resume Technical Skills and Why You Should Listen to Them

Who is Concerned About Resume Technical Skills and Why You Should Listen to Them The Resume Technical Skills Game Its possible to locate employers who will accept people without a level of any sort, provided you can do the job. If youre asking for a position that demands an extremely particular set of skills like a technical or engineering job, then the employer will probably need to realize that youve got the appropriate hard skills first. It is crucial to know precisely which skills the employer is searching for so you know what things to concentrate on when tailoring yur resume. Some people believe that listing outdated skills makes them look seasoned, but nonetheless, it typically makes the work seeker appear they dont understand the job and theyre not relevant. The average grammar and spelling errors ought to be avoided and special attention should be provided on improving the look and level of your CV. You ought to be well informed about the system of writing technical r esumes. Next ensure use of good resume keywords. A seasoned advertising manager may handle the issue by recommending some industry research. Technical skills turn you into a valuable commodity for potential employers and has to be suitably highlighted to demonstrate your worth. For our most recent Thinkopolis labour file, our group of information analysts poured over the info contained in literally millions of Canadian job postings from the last two decades. Just like HTML, look at including notations for software which you have certifications or particular expertise in. Things You Should Know About Resume Technical Skills A hiring manager will be searching for skills which are the absolute most relevant to the job accessible. Resume builds a very first impression in any interview and must be impressive and simple to read. No matter where you include your skills section on your resume, you can be confident that the hiring manager will find it and definitely likely to ask about doing it. Even when you arent actively searching for employment, your resume is a significant bit of your digital portfolio. If you get a wide variety of technical abilities, however, your abilities may wind up being precisely what gets you hired. As you proceed through the list of skills above, make a distinct list with the skills which you already possess. Special skill must show tiny achievements into large ones. Depending on the recommendation of our expert sources, here are a couple of broad classes of skills your resume could include, together with unique methods to express them. The One Thing to Do for Resume Technical Skills For more specific technical jobs based on a specific skill, it is significantly simpler to demonstrate. You have the proper tech abilities. Technical skills can be quite valuable on your resume since they can be both. Some of your advertising skills will inevitably appear in the resume itself. The Honest to Goodness Truth on Resume Te chnical Skills Make sure that you have a minumum of one example for a time you demonstrated every one of the top five skills listed here. It is very important to note you need to only add skills that are pertinent to the position youre applying for. Soft abilities, on the flip side, arent simple to quantify. In some cases, they cannot be taught. Resume Technical Skills and Resume Technical Skills - The Perfect Combination A Key Skills section, on the flip side, is listed at the very top of a resume. They are an important part of a job seekers resume. Technical Details whenever you are listing the skills in your CV, you may either eliminate transferable abilities or categorize transferable and technical skills in various sections.