October 25, 2016 • Volume 7, Issue 22 • ISSN: 2154-3240

In This Issue

♦	Feature Article: Self Control
♦	Ask Amanda: My team and I aren’t communicating well via email, help!
♦	Practical Tips: Review Your Social Profiles

Self Control

Most successful people are skilled in self-control. In psychology, a person is characterized as having either an internal locus of control or an external locus of control. A person with an internal locus of control believes that he or she can influence events and their outcomes (high self-efficacy), while someone with an external locus of control blames outside forces for everything. When you have high self-efficacy and a strong belief that you can achieve your goals, you inspire others. Controlling your reactions to disappointment and insecurities is critical for a leader, given how contagious emotions are. Self-control is a skill we all have, and one that we can develop further.
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	The most expensive advice is good advice you don’t take.

Practical Tips: Review Your Social Profiles

An increasingly important component for job-seeking success is your social profiles. If you’re on social media, it’s a safe bet that your future employer will be looking at your posts. According to Jobvite, 52% of recruiters always search for social media posts and 55% have reconsidered hires based on what was found. Adweek.com reports that the top social sites searched are LinkedIn at 92% percent, Facebook at 66%, and Twitter at 52%.
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I continually get emails from my team that make me crazy. I don't know why they're pushing back so often or if they're just not listening. I've tried to get to the bottom of this and get nowhere. I have to resolve this because it wastes so much of my time. Any suggestions? M.M., Brooklyn, NY

Well, it’s obvious that there’s a disconnect on both sides. They are reaching out because they aren’t getting something that they need, and you are obviously frustrated.
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