Weekly Hotlist: Lead Authentically, Without Oversharing

 

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September 30, 2013 Lead Authentically, Without Oversharing By HBR IdeaCast Lisa Rosh, assistant professor of management at the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University, explains how to build trust through skillful self-disclosure.

Managing yourself In Praise of Humble First Jobs by Simon C.Y. Wong They build a foundation for your life, not just your career. Innovation Should Apple Listen to the Critics of iOS7? by Roberto Verganti Advice for listening to users effectively. Managing yourself Six Ways to Grow Your Job by Herminia Ibarra To get ahead, don't hesitate to take on more work; but make sure it's the right work. Talent management You Are What Your Employees Eat by Fedele Bauccio How food experiences can impact your corporate community. Decision making Nate Silver on Finding a Mentor, Teaching Yourself Statistics, and Not Settling in Your Career by Walter Frick How to become data literate. Execution Three Signs That You Should Kill an Innovative Idea by Michael Schrage If your innovation fails even one of these tests, you have serious problems. Economy The Downside of Health Care Job Growth by Robert Kocher Most of the new jobs aren't concerned with delivering better patient outcomes. Marketing How Your Brand Can Beat Goliath by Ron Faris You have to change the conversation. Literally.

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