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Bored at work? Try this | Small but important tasks of leadership | Curiosity is the communicator's secret weapon Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   September 26, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF       SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Getting Ahead Sponsored By Bored at work? Try this Beat boredom at work by writing a little each day. Entrepreneur Chris Winfield says 15 minutes of writing at the start of each day has "become an essential way to clear his mind, unleash creative ideas, and quiet his inner critic." If writing's not your thing, other ideas include learning a new skill, starting a work softball league and planning a trip. TheMuse.com (9/24) Share:  Small but important tasks of leadership Being productive while helping others grow is the dual mission of a leader, but most people are weaker at one of those, Wally Bock writes. "My advice: figure out which you do naturally and develop systems so you do the other well," he writes. Three Star Leadership blog (9/18) Share:  Securing Cardholder Data While Reducing the Costs of Compliance Did you know that data breaches occur each year at businesses like yours? Are you doing all you can to protect your bottom line and business reputation? To find out more click here. Making the Connection Curiosity is the communicator's secret weapon To communicate well requires being deeply curious and committed to learning, writes Eastwick CEO Barbara Bates. That means understanding what motivates people and what their work entails. "Communications pros spend a lot of time on the phone and keyboards. But at the end of the day that's not where it really happens," Bates argues. Entrepreneur online (9/17) Share:  What firms are finding greater government contracting success than their peers? The amount of time and money small businesses spend seeking federal contracts has increased 49% since 2009*, but bidding activity has significantly declined. One reason for a drop in bidding may be reductions in government spending, but this has not negatively impacted small firm contracting success rates. Learn how active contractors are bidding smarter. *usaspending.gov, June 2013 The Landscape Washington Post announces pension changes The Washington Post intends to place some employees in cash-balance pension plans that will purchase annuities or make lump-sum distributions when participants retire. The company said it will also do away with future retiree medical benefits. American City Business Journals/Washington, D.C. (9/24), The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/23) Share:  Your Next Challenge Why loyalty is a bad reason to stay at your job Don't stay at a job you don't like just because you "have history" there, Shane Snow writes. People who switch jobs are generally happier and command higher salaries than their more loyal counterparts, he writes. LinkedIn (9/24) Share:  Balancing Yourself How workplace shame hinders success Shame causes more stress than work itself, writes Don Joseph Goewey, noting that shame can "seriously compromise the brain function." Conquer feelings of shame by learning to accept the fact that you will make mistakes, he writes. The Huffington Post (9/25) Share:  The Water Cooler NFLers have difficulty using technology (Microsoft) Paper playbooks have been replaced by tablet computers in most of the National Football League, and while players rave about the benefits, they also seem to have trouble remembering to charge the devices. Even using the tablet is a challenge for some, like coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. "I'm totally overwhelmed by it," he said. "There's no way I could without somebody holding my hand and helping me through it." New England Sports Network (9/19), The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (9/23) Share:    SmartQuote One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure." -- William Feather, American publisher Share:  Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  Sam Taute Jobs Contact:  Elizabeth Stack Advertising:  Laura Thompson     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe |  Archive | Web version (print friendly) Download the SmartBrief App  iTunes / Android   Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information

 

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