Living a long life revolves around 4 ideas

Tired of the grind? Stepping back could mean success | When it comes to your plans, don't show all your cards | Living a long life revolves around 4 ideas Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( January 11, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [Tired of the grind? Stepping back could mean success]( [Tired of the grind? Stepping back could mean success]( (Pixabay) Hard work can bring success, but often taking a step back to reassess your goals and give yourself a break can give you the perspective needed to move ahead in new ways, without worrying about the progress others appear to be making, writes marketing strategist Dorie Clark. "[B]cause so many people are re-evaluating priorities and expectations post-pandemic, this may be the perfect time to recharge, because fewer people will be 'outpacing' you on the traditional career track than at other historical moments, so stepping off the treadmill may feel less stressful to you as a result," Clark writes. Put it into practice: Taking time off -- perhaps a sabbatical -- can give you a fresh perspective on your goals. Afterward, you'll have new ideas and renewed energy to pursue them, Clark suggests. Full Story: [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (1/9) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [When it comes to your plans, don't show all your cards]( [When it comes to your plans, don't show all your cards]( (Pixabay) Teaching her son to play cards, Kristen Hendrix writes, made her realize that while transparency is great, it's often best to keep some plans and ambitions close to your chest until you know you can trust those around you. Hendrix outlines a system to use to identify risks and when to move with more caution. Put it into practice: The question we need to ask before sharing too much, Hendrix writes, is this: "Can we trust the person on the other side of the table, and what are the stakes we're playing for?" If yes, share away. If not, play your cards wisely. Full Story: [Leadership Vitae]( (1/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Living a long life revolves around 4 ideas]( Designing a long and satisfying life focuses on four principles -- love, well-being, purpose and friendship -- as well as sharing with and helping those around you, industrial designer and author Ayse Birsel says in this interview with John Baldoni. "We never know how long we will live, but we are all wired to want to design our life and do something that brings us joy," Birsel says. Put it into practice: Before beginning any work, Birsel recommends a "warmup" practice that involves thinking about what makes you happy and then sharing that with a friend or colleague. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (1/10) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Read more]( from John Baldoni on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [Instead of issuing mandates, collaborate with employees]( Mandating employee behavior rarely works, writes Liz Kislik, who recommends leaders involve their teams in decisions, question their own thinking or seek another perspective, and empower managers to work with employees individually to accommodate their needs. "Otherwise, you won't have the shared goals that motivate people to comply with some of the strictures and structures that they might not prefer," Kislik writes. Put it into practice: Organize your teams according to their function so they can work together more efficiently, which can minimize employee discomfort or unhappiness, Kislik recommends. Full Story: [Liz Kislik Associates]( (1/10) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors - [4 Simple Productivity Improvement Points To Dominate Your Day]( - [The Ultimate Guide To Developing Self-Discipline]( - [30 Life Lessons Learned in 30 Years]( - [How to Find Average Salary Information for US Workers]( - ["I Will Teach You to be Rich" Book Summary]( [] Smarter Strategy [] - [Thinking of going bossless? 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Fast forward more than three decades later, and the letter is now framed in Heller's Kentucky home after a crew cleaning up from Hurricane Nicole last November in Sebastian, Fla., ran across the bottle and tracked him down. Full Story: [WLKY-TV (Louisville, Ky.)]( (1/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Pets of SmartBrief Leaders [] A myriad of office helpers A myriad of office helpers (Kathy in NC) Kathy in N.C. submitted photos of her gaggle of office helpers: Dodge, Pip, Petunia and Poppy. Must be a hard choice when it comes to Employee of the Month recognition! [Send me](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com) your furry work companion photos (or feathered, gill-covered or otherwise) to feature in later issues. I'm also on the hunt for office pictures and photos from your vacations. [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Editor's Note [] Correction A summary in Tuesday's SmartBrief on Leadership misstated the anniversary of the iPhone's creation. 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