These habits can hurt your career

What it takes to move up the corporate ladder | These habits can hurt your career | What to do when your direct reports ask for promotions Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 25, 2018 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [What it takes to move up the corporate ladder]( Understanding the current business landscape, increasing your visibility at work and being authentic can help you achieve your career goals, experts say. "When you trust your instincts, your true self bubbles up in the most authentic way," said Suzy Monford of Kroger. [Ladders]( (7/18) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [These habits can hurt your career]( Being too hard on yourself and being inauthentic in the workplace can ultimately hurt your career, writes Anisa Horton. It's also important to recognize that change and uncertainty are often natural parts of the working world. [Fast Company online]( (7/24) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [What to do when your direct reports ask for promotions]( Dealing with requests for raises or promotions can be tricky when you're in a management role, but it's easier if you have prepared in advance by reviewing company policies. After receiving the request, ask for more information, and identify a timeline for giving your response, writes Stav Ziv. [The Muse]( (7/18) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [Timing and delivery are key when voicing opinions]( Speak up at the right time and craft your delivery based on who you're talking to, Christine Comaford writes. A strategic delivery increases the odds of positive change. [Forbes]( (7/21) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] SmartBrief Exclusives [] Read the latest food and beverage coverage in [SmartBrief Originals](: [] - [Boutique hotels embrace local vibes to find F&B success]( [] - [Restaurants, food companies cater to the diets du jour]( [] - [Plant-based milks make a bigger splash]( [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [Survey: Leaders aren't communicating benefits of diversity]( Company leaders often fail to explain the financial benefits of diversity to the people they lead, which could be sabotaging their efforts to be more inclusive. Seven in 10 respondents to a survey by Phaidon International said diversity was framed as an HR issue as opposed to being a business imperative. [The Washington Post (tiered subscription model)]( (7/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [How pay varies between female and male college grads]( How pay varies between female and male college grads (Pixabay) An analysis of federal data finds that women who graduated from 114 of the top 117 universities and colleges earn less than their male peers. The largest gender wage gaps -- of greater than 30% -- existed among graduates from top universities such as Harvard, Stanford and Duke, the data show. [Campus Technology]( (7/18) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Report reveals diversity gap in patent rights]( Black and Hispanic women are less likely than their peers in other demographic groups to hold intellectual property rights, according to a report from the Institute for Women's Policy Research. However, "women-owned businesses still report actively engaging in innovative activities and generally do so at rates at least as high as men-owned businesses," the report notes. [Fast Company online]( (7/24), [Bloomberg (tiered subscription model)]( (7/24) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( Press Releases - [Yum! Brands’ Recipe for Good: 2017 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report Showcases Company’s Efforts to Serve Food People Trust, Grow Sustainably to Protect the Planet and Unlock Potential in People]( [Post a Press Release]( [] [] I have come to really value the word authentic -- people need to see the real you. I believe that when people know you, like you and respect you, they will come with you on the journey. Kathryn Raethel, president and CEO of Adventist Health Castle, as quoted by [The Ladders]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( Learn more about the WFF: [About the WFF]( | [Join the WFF]( | [WFF Programs]( [Sign Up]( [SmartBrief offers 200+ newsletters]( [Advertise]( [Learn more about the SmartBrief audience]( Subscriber Tools: [Manage Subscriptions]( [Update Your Profile]( [Unsubscribe]( [Send Feedback]( [Archive]( [Search]( Contact Us: Advertising - [Chris Warne](mailto:cwarne@smartbrief.com) P: 646.462.4647 Editor - [Amy Sung](mailto:wff@smartbrief.com) Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2018 SmartBrief, Inc.® [Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018)]( | [Legal Information]( Â