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- Why you might have more power than you think
Workers often underestimate how much leverage they have against upper management because they put too much stock in job titles, experts say. "Power really resides in one's dependence on somebody else, and their dependence on you in the other direction," says Adam Kleinbaum, a professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. Professionals can increase their power by becoming indispensable and by building a solid internal network to make themselves less reliant on any one person, experts say. CNNMoney/Fortune
(10/19)      
- Women leaders share tips for success
While working as a senior buyer for Williams-Sonoma’s Pottery Barn brand, Laura Alber wrote a strategic plan that included some of her innovative ideas, and her initiative eventually landed her the CEO job, Joanna Riley Weidenmiller writes. Other female business leaders offer tips for getting ahead such as introducing yourself to decision-makers. TheGrindstone.com
(10/24)
- Job-swap program allows users to test professional waters
LifeSwap is a program in the Bay Area that allows job seekers to shadow professionals for a period of time, with a fee set by the host. So far, job shadowing has included a Ph.D student observing a henna tattoo artist. "We’re helping people make lifelong decisions,” co-founder Mike Dorsey says. Mashable
(10/23)
- Don't take a job without discussing these topics with HR
Potential bonuses, relocation costs and vacation time are things job candidates should discuss with human resources before accepting a job, Terri Tierney Clark writes. "[Y]ou may be able to adjust the offer in your favor. Remember, you never have more leverage than when you’re holding an offer you haven’t accepted," she writes. TheDailyMuse.com
(10/24)
- Are telecommuters more creative?
Bosses sometimes fret that telecommuters won't pull their weight, but the truth is people who work from home are often more creative than their office-bound counterparts, Lea Green writes. It's easier to come up with creative solutions when you're able to slack off without someone watching over you, Green explains. "Although daydreaming might seem counter-intuitive to productivity, it actually increases creative thought," she notes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
(10/24)
- Victorian surgeons had a need for speed
Victorian surgeons didn't have access to anesthesia, and relied on burly assistants to hold down terrified patients while they lopped off infected limbs. That led to fierce competition as surgeons sought to complete their operations more quickly, with one sawbones finding fame for hacking and sewing up in less than 2½ minutes. MentalFloss.com
(10/23)
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