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AmericanHort

Thought Leaders
More and more studies are showing that how we feel about our work impacts how we feel about ourselves, our personal and professional relationships, and our job performance.

Successful companies are wising up to this and nurturing our mind/body connection and seeing a boost in higher quality work, retention and results.

Visit http://www.thoughtleadersllc.com/2018/11/4-ways-to-help-work-and-life-coexist/ to view the full article online.

 
Fast Company
When a candidate is really good but not the perfect fit right now, you should put a little extra thought into that rejection letter.

Whether the issue is experience or culture fit, here are some tips for crafting a rejection that can be mutually beneficial.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90262900/managers-this-is-the-best-way-to-tell-someone-they-didnt-get-the-job to view the full article online.

 
Botanical Interests Inc
Ball Seed Company
Inc.
What is one thing you can do to become a great leader? Find people who will challenge you.

If you surround yourself with the best and brightest, and create a safe environment for them to test your thinking, void of career limiting repercussions, you will become a better leader.

Visit https://www.inc.com/james-kerr/why-most-emotionally-intelligent-leaders-hire-employees-who-challenge-them.html to view the full article online.

 
Harvard Business Review
Peer-to-peer learning can be a powerful development tool that breaks through some common barriers to skill-building—and it has other benefits as well. Yet many organizations have yet to create a formal structure for peer-to-peer learning. 

In a McKinsey survey, Learning & Development officers report that while classroom training, experiential learning, and on-the-job application of skills are now in regular use as learning mechanisms, less than half of organizations have instituted any kind of formal peer-to-peer learning.

Visit https://hbr.org/2018/11/how-to-help-your-employees-learn-from-each-other to view the full article online.

 
Parry America Inc
Rapid POS
Forbes
Conflict is part of life. Most of us avoid conflict when we can, but sometimes, it’s unavoidable. How can we handle conflict more effectively, regardless of where we are on the seniority spectrum?

Here are some basic elements for navigating work-based conflicts.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaysullivan/2018/11/15/how-do-you-steer-through-turbulent-waters-five-steps-to-successfully-navigate-conflict-at-work/#309c64b450c2 to view the full article online.

 
AmericanHort Calendar
Thursday, January 24, 2019, 1-2 PM, EDT
Register by emailing Amanda at AmandaH@AmericanHort.org

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Save the Date!
July 13-16, 2019

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Save the Date!
September 16-18, 2019

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