Why networking is harder for women, the biggest creativity killer and other top leadership stories from the last seven days.
1. Why strategic networking is harder for women. Just because a person knows that networks are important to their success, it doesn’t mean they are devoting their time and energy to building the right sort.
2. How to find meaning at work. Don't be a Sisyphus. Finding a sense of purpose is more important than chasing a promotion, writes Paolo Gallo.
3. What impact does negative feedback have on professional conduct? For people who are driven to succeed at a certain profession, negative feedback about their talent or potential may affect their behaviour.
4. Four characteristics that can predict whether you'll become a CEO. A new study says there are 4 key characteristics which could predict your likelihood of making it to the top.
5. This is a big creativity killer. A new study suggests that creativity can be stifled by this simple act.
6. Why workers are having to train themselves. A new report suggests that employees are spending much more time on self-directed learning, than on employer training.
7. What India’s working women have that Western women don’t. A look at how a cohort of educated, middle-class Indian women have become leaders in traditionally male dominions like banking, consulting, and technology.
