Helping women -- and men -- return to the job market

New Besh Restaurant Group CEO is changing the culture after #MeToo | Unleash your natural curiosity to find purpose in your work | Making a positive impact on others Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 21, 2018 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [New Besh Restaurant Group CEO is changing the culture after #MeToo]( Shannon White has spent the past year turning around the culture at Besh Restaurant Group, after taking the CEO reins from John Besh amid allegations of sexual harassment by 25 employees. White sought input from the staff in creating new policies aimed at cultivating respect and trust and opening lines of communication. [National Public Radio]( (11/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Unleash your natural curiosity to find purpose in your work]( To find your purpose at work, start by activating the curiosity ingrained in your brain, also called the "seeking system," to learn and explore new things that ultimately help promote happiness and an energized feeling. Jobs inherently constrain workers, which is why it's vital to open up the seeking system to find happiness and purpose in one's career, writes Rebecca Koenig. [U.S. News & World Report]( (11/19) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Making a positive impact on others]( You have control over how you interact with others and the impact you have on them. Leave a positive impression by listening to what they have to say, being fully present in the conversation and expressing your appreciation for their actions, writes Mary Jo Asmus. [Aspire-CS]( (11/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How to handle a manager always throwing new ideas your way]( Avoid getting overwhelmed with floods of new ideas from your boss by understanding that not all of these thoughts require action on your part, explains time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders. Discuss with your boss the time commitment required to pursue projects he or she is most eager about to help prioritize the most realistic ones to pursue. [Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model)]( (11/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Simple mindfulness strategies to use while at work]( Simple mindfulness techniques are beneficial, such as focusing on your breath as you walk throughout the office or turning your phone off for a length of time at work, suggests Christine Bedalow. The benefits of practicing mindfulness include increased productivity, lowered stress, and more happiness, points out Bedalow. [Workforce online]( (11/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Humor has a positive effect on work]( Workplace laughter relieves stress and increases engagement, creativity and productivity, writes Betty-Ann Heggie. However, don't tell crude jokes or try to be funny by teasing staff members or demeaning minorities, she writes. [Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model)]( (11/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] SmartBrief Originals [] [More manufacturers turning to simplified packaging]( Packaging trends have moved toward simpler designs with fewer busy patterns than in previous years, but more robust, colorful packaging may still have its place. "Simplified packaging works for products bought online and by subscription," says The Content Crew's Jacqui Dawson, who also notes that branded, attractive packaging can also spur shoppers to try new products. [SmartBrief/Food & Beverage]( (11/21) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Read the latest food and beverage coverage in [SmartBrief Originals](: [] - [Pouring it on: 5 key non-alcoholic beverage insights]( [] - [A focus on cocktails is the latest F&B trend for cruise ships, hotels]( [] - [For the best kiosk customer experience, don't remove the human touch]( [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [Data show continued growth in female MBA enrollment]( The Forte Foundation recently released data showing that, among its member business schools, enrollment of female MBA students has reached an average of close to 38%, while the organization has set a goal of 40% female enrollment by 2020. CEO Elissa Sangster says that, while the numbers are encouraging, growth in the number of women in MBA programs has slowed over the past year. [Poets & Quants]( (11/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Dispelling myths about gender and risk tolerance]( Recent research suggests women and men tend to have similar levels of risk tolerance. Assembling diverse teams can lead to better decisions by limiting the potential for groupthink, Michele Wucker writes. [Strategy+Business online (free registration)]( (11/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Helping women -- and men -- return to the job market]( Several major companies offer returnship programs for women and men who are re-entering the job market. People who have been out of the workforce for a while may face stereotypes about their abilities, but they also tend to have wisdom gained over time, says Lauren Rikleen of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership. [CNN]( (11/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [] The wisdom from working through problems and hardships and failures and is an invaluable component in the workplace, and should be thought of as a critical part of any team. Lauren Rikleen, president of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership, as quoted by [CNN]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [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