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What motivates Jane (a.k.a. The Telepathy Game)

What motivates Jane (a.k.a. The Telepathy Game) What motivates Jane (a.k.a. The Telepathy Game) Jane can do better. You know she can; you’ve seen it. She’s usually one of your top performers.Yet lately, that Jane has not been in residence. She’s not doing badly, by any stretch. But her usual “fire” has faded.This morning you had the “Is everything OK? Anything wrong?” conversation with Jane. She smiled unconvincingly, insisting things were fundamentally fine. “I’ve just hit a bunch of low potential prospects in a row, I’m sure this coming month will be better.”You scratch your head, brows furrowed. You ponder strategies to re-ignite Jane’s energy on your end-of-week commute home. Then resume your internal dialogue while on your evening jog. Is Jane disappointed in your recent sales territory assignments? Maybe she views them as reducing her autonomy or opportunities? While pushing your daughter on her swingset over the weekend, you wonder if you should have given Jane that raise last month, after all. Monday, you ask your colleague Mary over lunch what S HE does in such cases â€" what are her favorite motivational tactics?In short, you pull your hair out trying to “read” Jane, her current issues, and what it might take to light a fire under her again.The Telepathy GameThis scenario plays itself out over and over again each day across corporate America. Well-meaning managers play what I like to call The Telepathy Game. In the absence of hard data on what motivates employees like Jane or an ability to crawl inside their hearts and minds to find out first-hand, these managers often default to the Golden Rule. Motivate others…as you’d like to be motivated yourself.But the well-meaning, kindergarten-taught Golden Rule often fails us. A de-motivated employee is likely suffering from a perceived loss of “what matters most” to them about their work and life. And “what matters most” can be startlingly different from one person to the next.So, do I just ask?Is it as easy, then, as STOPPING this crazy guessing game, and asking Jane “hey, what really matters most to you at work?”In reality, no. That question is too theoretical, too out-of-left-field, and may involve answers Jane is reticent to articulate on the spot, such as “All I want is that extra $10,000” or “All I want is a manager who gives me space - you’re micromanaging me unnecessarily.”My favorite tactic to sleuth out key motivators is a written exercise that can be done with your whole team OR with an individual - perhaps as she or he first joins your team. (Ideally before “low motivation” crises arise, but if not â€" after.)One effective approach: The rank-ordered listStep 1: Make a typed list of 12-15 things that could conceivably “matter most” to individuals as they reflect on all managers they’ve worked for over the course of their (short or long) careers. Here are 6 items to get you started:I am MOST motivated and happy when a manager…__________ expresses genuine appreciation for my ideas and contributions_______ ___ provides me with independence and autonomy__________ is approachable, open, and listens well__________ supports a healthy work/life balance__________ helps me reach the compensation outcomes I desire__________ gives me lots of opportunities to learn new thingsStep 2: Ask a direct report to RANK ORDER all 12 or 15 items in order of importance to them. Remind them this exercise is about what they have found motivating based on experiences with ALL the managers they’ve experienced (even including that guy who ran the pool where they were a lifeguard!). If there are 15 items on your list, each number from 1 to 15 must be placed in front of one item. #1 is the thing that matters MOST to someone at work, #2 is the next most important thing. #15 might matter too, but it is the least important of all items on your list.Step 3: Meet 1-on-1 with each surveyed employee to discuss their rank-ordered items. Let them know you want to be the best manager possible for them, which means hearin g more about the things that matter most to them on the job, and about past experiences that may have shaped these preferences. Ask lots of curious, open-ended questions.Prepare for surprisesI share a survey like this containing 17 items with participants in my leadership development programs; they love to use this tool to climb inside the heads of their direct reports. Most years, I aggregate data from their 500+ surveyed employees on “what matters most”. Surprisingly to some, financial compensation is rarely listed among the top 5 motivators. Many leaders are taken off guard by what DOES float to the top of their employees’ lists of motivators. Post-survey 1:1 discussions open up rich new topics and forms of communication.But back to Jane. Do you really want to fight for that $10,000 raise for her, when what Jane REALLY suffers from is a perceived loss of work/life balance? Your best “telepathy” skills may not pick up the true source of her frustration. Turns out that Ja ne’s son is now two and wants to see his mom more nights before his 7 pm bedtime. Jane is beginning to suspect that this job’s long hours and long commute may be incompatible with her goal to be the best parent possible.Play the Telepathy Game at your own risk when it comes to understanding motivators. It leads too frequently to the wrong conversations or action steps. With the war for talent so fierce and the loss of a strong performer so expensive, stop guessing. Proactively discover what each team member really cares about, and work to address it. Before it’s too late.

Recession Proof Jobs to Withstand an Economic Slowdown

Recession Proof Jobs to Withstand an Economic Slowdown Recession Proof Jobs to Withstand an Economic Slowdown From December 2007 through June 2009, the United States suffered through what economists termed The Great Recession. Unemployment rose from 5% to 9.5% during that period and even reached 10% in the months following. The long-term unemployment rate- unemployment lasting for at least 27 weeks- was at an all-time high (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS Spotlight on Statistics: The Recession of 2007-2009. February 2012). The Great Recession of 2008 was the 10th recession to strike this country since 1948. With 10 such events in about 60 years, these economic slowdowns, unfortunately, arent all that unusual. With an abundance  of horror stories of people losing their jobs and taking a long time to recover, you may be thinking it would be wise to look at recession-proof jobs. History has shown us that while recessions typically impact some job sectors more than others, each one is different. An industry that remained unscathed during previous slowdowns can be decimated by the next one. No occupation is guaranteed to withstand an economic downturn, but some are more stable than others. Typically, jobs that are vital to the functioning of society fare best during difficult times. The following careers are as close to recession-proof as possible. The need for people to work in these occupations typically remains steady even during economic downturns. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts they will have job growth that is at least as fast as the average for all occupations (increase 5% to 9%) between 2016 and 2026. The government agency predicts some of them will even have faster growth (an increase of 10% to 14%) or much faster growth (14% or more). 1. Registered Nurse RNs, as registered nurses are commonly known, care for patients and provide emotional support to them and their families. Required Education:  Bachelors, Associate, or Diploma in Nursing Median Annual Salary (2018): $71,730 Number of People Employed (2016): 2.9 Million Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 15 percent (much faster than the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 438,100 2. Physical Therapist Physical therapists, often called PTs, use a variety of modalities to restore their patients mobility, relieve their pain, and prevent or limit further disabilities. Required Education:  Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree Median Annual Salary (2018): $87,930 Number of People Employed (2016):  239,800 Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 15% (much faster than the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 67,100 3. Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists, frequently referred to as OTs, help their patients regain their ability to perform tasks of daily living. Required Education:  Masters Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Median Annual Salary (2018):  $84,270 Number of People Employed (2016):  130,400 Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 24% (much faster than the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 31,000 4. Special Agent (Detective) Special agents, sometimes called detectives or criminal investigators, determine whether people have broken laws. Required Education:  H.S. Diploma plus experience as a police officer Median Annual Salary (2017):  $81,920 Number of People Employed (2016):  110,900 Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 5% (as fast as the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 5,000 5. College Professor College professors teach students various academic subjects at post-secondary institutions like community and four-year colleges. Required Education:  Doctorate in the area of expertise; Masters degree may suffice at some community colleges Median Annual Salary (2018):  $78,470 Number of People Employed (2016): 1.3 million Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 15% (much faster than the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 197,800 6.  Teacher Teachers provide elementary, middle, and high school students with instruction in a variety of subjects, including math, history, language arts, science, music, and visual arts. Required Education:  Bachelors Degree in Education; A Masters Degree is required in some states Median Annual Salary (2018):  $55,470 (Kindergarten); $58,230  (Elementary School); $58,600  (Middle School); $60,320  (High School) Number of People Employed (2016):  154,000  (Kindergarten); 1.4 million  (Elementary School); 630,000  (Middle School); 1 million  (High School) Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 8% (Kindergarten); 7% (Elementary School); 8% (Middle School); 8% (High School); All will grow as fast as the average Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 12,300 (Kindergarten); 104,100 (Elementary School); 47,300 (Middle School); 76,800 (High School) 7.  Funeral Director Funeral directors coordinate all the details of funerals, including services and burials. Required Education:  Associate Degree in Funeral Service or Mortuary Science Median Annual Salary (2018):  $52,650 Number of People Employed (2016):  28,700 Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 4% (a bit more slowly than the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 1,100 8.  Accountant Accountants prepare, examine, and check the accuracy of financial statements. Required Education:  Bachelors Degree in Accounting Median Annual Salary (2018):  $70,500 Number of People Employed (2016): 1.4 million Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 10% (faster than the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 139,900 9.  Computer Hardware Engineer Computer hardware engineers manage the manufacture and installation of computer systems and servers. Required Education:  Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering Median Annual Salary (2018): $114,600 Number of People Employed (2016):  73,600 Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 5% (as fast as the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 4,000 10.  Software Developer Software developers oversee the creation of programs that make computers, mobile devices, video game systems, and e-readers function. Preferred Education:  Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Median Annual Salary (2018): $110,000  (Systems Software Developers); $103,620  (Application Software Developers) Number of People Employed (2016):  425,000 (Systems Software Developers); 831,300  (Application Software Developers) Projected Job Growth (2016-2026): 11% (Systems Software Developer; faster than the average); 31% (Applications software Developer; much faster than the average) Projected Increase in Jobs (2016-2026): 47,100 (Systems Software Developer); 255,400 (Applications Software Developer) Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018. Other Factors to Consider Although it is prudent to take employment outlook into account when choosing an occupation, it is unwise to disregard whether the career is also suitable for you. Learn about yourself by doing a thorough self assessment and gather facts about the occupation before making a final decision.

Job Search Hacks for Better Results

Job Search Hacks for Better Results Job Search Hacks for Better Results 1 Try out some of these job search hacks for better results, time savings, and increased productivity! Treat your job search like a job. Ask anyone who’s been job hunting for a long time and they’ll probably tell you that searching for a job can feel like a job in and of itself. So make that work to your advantage by showing up for your job search every day like it is your real job. Wake up each morning with a positive attitude, eat well, and, most importantly, get dressed. (It can put you in the right frame of mind to find a job!) Dress like you’re getting ready for work, because in effect, you are. Create a master resume and cover letter. Although this task can initially be time-consuming, in the end, having a master  resume and cover letter can be a big time-saver. Create a resume that includes your most important and recent work experience, education, experience, and skills that you would need to impress a potential employer. Then, as you find jobs you’d like to apply for, all you need to do is tailor your master resume  to fit the job descriptions. The same goes for your cover letter, too. Write a strong cover letter that explains what type of job you’re looking for, how your past work experience and education makes you a solid candidate for the job, and then modify it for each job that you apply for. Bookmark your sites. Let’s say that you look at a variety of sites to help enhance your job search, such as LinkedIn and industry leaders’ Twitter profiles. In an effort to expedite your search, bookmark the sites that you use daily, and store your logins and passwords on your computer or phone. It can save you some time from having to log in and search those same sites. And be sure to stick to sites that are going to help you find a job- no social media surfing allowed- to maintain momentum in your job search. Read job listings well. Sure, your eyes can glaze over from scanning job listing after job listing. But not taking the time to read a job description well can cost you precious time and lost productivity. Remember, if you don’t fill out all of the criteria on a job application, your information could get rejected by an applicant tracking system. Again, spending a little more time crafting a quality application (including editing your cover letter and resume) could equal getting a call from a hiring manager to come in for an interview. Be choosy. When it comes to job searching, more isn’t always better. If you dash off 20 mediocre job applications each day, for example, chances are you might not hear back from an employer. A better alternative is to apply to positions that you really want, not ones that you feel half-heartedly about. If you’re excited about the job, your enthusiasm will shine through in your job application, which will impress potential employers. Don’t try to multitask. If you think that having multiple windows open while working on your resume and trying to talk to a recruiter all at the same time is a good idea, think again. Too often when people try to multitask, the things that they’re working on aren’t of the best quality. Job searching requires focus and effort, so you’ll get much better results if you pay attention to one task at a time- and complete it well- rather than trying to do too much. Make a list. Never underestimate the power of a list! For job seekers, a list can be your job search best friend. Not only can it keep you focused, but it can also give you a strong sense of accomplishment when you complete each item. But bear in mind a list only works when it has a few key components on it. When you put too many to do’s on your list, you’ll wind up feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. So think about two or three key tasks that you’d like to complete each day and write those down. By the end of the week, you’ll be amazed at your job search progress! Know someone looking for a job? Refer a friend to with this link- you’ll get a month free service and they’ll get 30% off!

5 things you should never say when asking for a raise

5 things you should never say when asking for a raise 5 things you should never say when asking for a raise Before you subscribe to the notion you can only inquire about more zeros on your paychecks once a year in review season, remember ‘tis always the season to negotiate your net worth. Especially in times of great stress or change, where the job description you were hired to meet is just a mere bullet point in your current list of responsibilities, taking the step to discuss your salary is encouraged. But even more important than standing up for your career and the finances you’ve (more than) earned, approaching the conversation in a professional, yet steadfast, manner can make-or-break your employer’s reaction to your request.In fact, career experts argue the specific phrases and words you select when setting up this sometimes-tense meeting with your manager is the most important aspect of asking for a raise.“The language that you choose has a direct impact on the way that your boss will receive and interpret your message,” explains Amy Cooper Hakim, Ph.D., an industrial-orga nizational psychology practitioner and workplace expert says. “You should be assertive without coming off as cocky or self-serving as you share the specific reasons why you are worthy of the increase.”Here, Hakim shares her professional insights on what you should avoid when making your case for a higher pay grade:“I want a raise.” (Period)There are plenty of givens in a working environment: you have a boss, you might have a direct-report. You will have a place to settle in daily, whether a shared, open area, an office or a cubicle. You’ll have goals to meet and projects to complete. And at some point, the finances you agreed to on your offer letter will feel too low compared to your output.Hakim says it’s never a surprise to a manager - at any level - that an employee would ask for a raise. As an expected trajectory in any career, moving up the so-called corporate ladder, responding to inquiries for raises is part of your boss’s role. That’s why simply stating tha t you’d like a raise is a no-no. Much like stating the obvious, your higher-ups know everyone would appreciate more cold-hard cash, but it has to be hard-earned, too.“It is your job to share why it is of benefit for the boss and for the company for him or her to give you a raise,” she says.This doesn’t mean you should spew off a laundry list to back up your argument, complete with a dissertation, but rather, Hakim says to have a clear, to-the-point case for yourself that you can present in person. In addition to language you use, having proof in the form of percentage change or growth can help sway your boss to step up to bat for you with their chief.“Erika got a raise, so I thought…”If you work in an environment where many of your colleagues have the same amount of experience you do, it’s probably likely you’ll discuss your salaries at some point. Or, someone will begin a wildfire rumor that a water cooler chat can’t extinguish. This can make jealousy run rapid, especially if someone on your team was granted a raise - and you weren’t -- and you feel their contribution isn’t as great. As tempting as it is to call your manager out on what you deem a mistake or an insight on your performance, Hakim says to keep the raise conversation about you - and only you.“Recognize that everyone has different circumstances and different levels of performance. When speaking with your boss, do not compare yourself to others. Rather, focus on your own accomplishments and dedication to the team and company,” she shares.“If you don’t give me a raise, I’m quitting.”Instead of explaining in detail the myriad of examples that showcase your abilities and accomplishments at your company, it might seem tempting to take a slightly more aggressive route and pose a threat instead of a talking point.Hakim has one word for that route: DON’T.Hakim says never ever give your employe an ultimatum unless you’re prepared for any outcome, including one th at ends with an early ticket to happy hour, sans employment. When you play hardball, Hakim says you could be let go or arguably even worse, you keep your job with a boss who now resents your attitude, passes you over for every promotion and won’t be a positive reference for your next gig.Instead, express how important the raise and recognition are to your future at the company and your continued dedication to meeting both your company’s goals and your unique professional timeline. Hakim suggests this approach, ‘Boss, I like to keep my work life and personal life separate, but suffice it to say, a raise would truly help me to….’“You need me.”Repeat after Hakim when she says, every person in a company is replaceable, even the CEO. So even if you tend to feel like you expertly manage relationships with marketing, technology, customer service and the executives, going into the raise chat deeming yourself a mandatory part of the company likely won’t end in your favor.“D on’t forget that a humble, team-focused demeanor will get you much further than will a cocky attitude. Rather, share how much you enjoy working on the boss’s team,” she says.This is where the compliment sandwich mentality you learned ages ago will come in handy, as Hakim suggest starting out your speech with, ‘Boss, I truly appreciate the way that we work together to get the job done. I feel proud to be the team lead and am thrilled that we hit our numbers early this quarter…’Write it in an emailFacing confrontation, whether it be with a wishy-washy client, a disingenuous college or a selfish friend is part of life. More likely than not, asking for a raise will make your heart race, your palms sweat and possibly, produce unfounded doubt that could cause you to chicken out. For sure, an easier way to request a raise is to type it out in an e-mail, requiring no face-to-face conversation, but Hakim says it’s a grim mistake to make if you’re truly seeking recognition and reward for your work.“The reason for in-person dialogue is because when interacting one-on-one, you can rely on social cues to note verbal and nonverbal reactions to your message. If your boss just reads your written message, then she may place different intonation or emphasis on certain words, and may not grasp the true intent of your writing,” she says.

ethics and your resume

ethics and your resume ethics and your resume A reader writes: I saw this post from Randy Cohen (formerly the author of The New York Times Ethicist column) on Facebook this morning: A tougher one I received at the column: may a job hunter omit a Ph.D. [on his resume] lest a potential employer find him overqualified? No. Some things are not an employer’s business â€" your religion or erotic proclivities or Facebook password. But a CV is meant to be a full account of your education and work history. I commented, making the argument you make about a resume being a marketing document designed to present the potential employee in the best light. To which he responded: You may be selective, of course, or some resumes would be 50 pages long, but you may not be deceptive, deliberately concealing work or education history that a potential employer has a legitimate right to know.   I commented again with some (made-up) practical examples: What if I have an MFA and am applying for a job in finance? What if I temped while I was unemployed? No response (as of now) from Mr. Cohen. so what do you think of this? Do you and he just disagree, or is it that youre coming at the question from different angles (you as a manager, he as an ethicist)? Or maybe, in some cases, circumstances trump ethics (and in others, ethics trump circumstances)? Anyway, I was just interested in your thoughts on this. First let me say that I really liked Randy Cohens Ethicist column and was disappointed when it ended! However, I think he got this one wrong. An employer is no more entitled to a comprehensive accounting of your past than anyone else is. Your job as a candidate is to explain what in your past has prepared you to and demonstrates that you will do the job well to say here are the reasons I would excel at this job. Thats what it means to apply for a job; youre saying heres why Id be the right fit. And everyone is basically agreed that this is the nature of a resume; its designed to show what you bring to the table. No one expects it to provide details of irrelevant coursework, or the project you worked on that almost ruined your company, or the fact that you were planning to go into the priesthood before you switched to medicine. (In fact, youd be judged negatively for including those first two youd be seen as someone who couldnt identify what is and isnt appropriate information.) And Im not sure where Randy is coming from with this concept of an employers legitimate right to know everything in your past. Employers have a legitimate right to expect that youre not lying (and an obligation to do their own due diligence on you, in the form of reference checks, etc.), but they dont have any special right to receive every detail about your education and work history on a silver platter, unless you choose to base your candidacy on those. Overall, I think his response reflects a slightly off-base understanding of what we, as a society, have agreed a resume is and even what employers want/expect from a resume.  (Which is a reason that I wish non-workplace advice columnists wouldnt venture into workplace advice. It often results in weirdness.)

Sometimes bad ideas can be incredibly useful

Sometimes bad ideas can be incredibly useful Sometimes bad ideas can be incredibly useful Mark Tigan, civil servant of the village of Winooski, Vermont, was thirty-two years old when the president of the United States called to shut him down.This was 1979. Tigan was a bit of a wunderkind in the field of small-town city planning. He was currently responsible for leading Winooski’s staff of city planners to try to boost its struggling economy.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!With a population of seven thousand, Winooski was a blip on the map, overshadowed by its neighbor, Burlington. Its downtown district, next to a handful of abandoned mills and factories, was crumbling. And it was cold- temperatures regularly reached twenty below.The world outside was facing an industrial crisis of its own. Iran was in the middle of a revolution, causing, among other things, global oil prices to double. The cost to heat Winooski had risen to $4 million a year- $14.2 million in 2018 dollars.Burlington had just put in a request for government funds to build a hydroelectric plant along the river to help reduce its own heating bill and subsequently leave Winooski’s creek bed dry. With already high unemployment and declining commerce, Winooski’s downtown would be ruined.Amid this turmoil, Tigan took his staff out for a drink and a chat about how his city planning office could help their struggling town. After a few drinks and complaints about the temperature, Tigan came up with the bad idea of a lifetime.“What if we built a dome over the city?”Everyone was tipsy by then. They all thought it was a good plan. It could save oil costs and lower heating expenses.A week later, Tigan stopped in Baltimore on his way to Washington, DC. There he told his dome idea to a buddy who worked as a liaison between Congress and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. “You know . . . ,” his friend said. “The assistant secretary, Bob Embry, loves domes.” D ome houses had become briefly popular during the ’60s and ’70s for their energy efficiency and structural integrity. By this time, however, dome fever had faded, except among a few diehards like Embry.Tigan replaced his friend in a carpool with Embry and two other HUD people to Washington the next day and pitched Assistant Secretary Embry his idea to build the dome.Surprisingly, Embry said he’d fund it. Tigan delivered the news to his flabbergasted staff. They eagerly put together a report and proposal.The dome story blew up. The day after the Burlington newspaper wrote about that council meeting, three television trucks showed up to Winooski City Hall. National newspapers followed. Eventually, an International Dome Symposium was scheduled in Winooski.The Vermonters had few answers for the inevitable questions. They made up specifics on the fly. Nobody had built a dome this big before. Nobody knew what it would be made out of. But, it soon became clear that building and mainta ining a dome large enough to fit Winooski, engineered to keep the heat in and not kill everyone, would probably cost a lot more than the heating bill savings it would generate and ruin the view.Then, some observers in the Middle East started to panic about how America was putting cities under domes in order to stick it to the oil industry. HUD assistant secretary Embry’s phone rang.“What the hell are you doing?”It was President Carter. He was running a tough election campaign against Ronald Reagan. International ridicule about the federal government paying millions to cover towns in Vermont with domes was not helping. The conversation, according to Tigan, ended with a presidential order: “You’ve got to pull this.”Cognitive diversity- diversity of ideas and viewpoints- can be powerful and is often what we need to get a team thinking critically. But the Winooski Dome story is a reminder of an important reality: some“different” ideas, frankly, are quite bad.Any perspect ive- even one that might seem crazy- has the potential to be useful under the right circumstances. But that doesn’t mean that it will be. How can a team or its leaders discern when it should seriously consider a different way of thinking, and when it’s a waste of time?The perspective of a young activist who’d had a few drinks was unfortunately not one that could help cold old Winooski with its heat trouble and battle over its river. Thirty-two-year-old eco-warrior Mark Tigan’s cognitive diversity was just a little too far-out to be of any use.Or was it?A series of research studies from the University of Leuven in Belgium points us toward an answer. The Belgian researchers organized several group brainstorming sessions where eight participants were put in rooms together and asked to write down, discuss, and sketch out good ideas for either mobile phone games or for a mobile payment app. Then came the twist. In the different sessions, the researchers added various “inspirati onal material” to get things going. Sometimes the inspiration was straightforward, like an idea for a prepaid credit card to use with the app. Other times, the researchers showed the group bad ideas. One was a bracelet that physically injures you if you spend too much money on the mobile app.Other times, the researchers included wacky characters in the group exercise, like a washed-up actor named Patrik who had been abandoned by his wife and kids, leaving him with a lazy, incontinent dog.Surprisingly, when the brainstorm groups in the Belgium study were given bad ideas like the injury bracelet, or crazy “collaborators” like Patrik, they came up with better ideas than they would have otherwise- together or alone.The bad ideas helped point them toward ideas that they wouldn’t have considered before. This is the lesson, it turns out, all those news trucks would have learned if they had stuck around Winooski a little bit longer.The last thing the world heard about Winooski after President Carter  ordered the kibosh on Mark Tigan’s dome…was nothing. But that dome that was never built helped save Winooski.Embry told Tigan he couldn’t give them funding for the dome. But he knew about Burlington’s proposal to build a hydroelectric plant on the river and wanted to give federal funding to Winooski to build a hydro plant on a different part of the river that could power the area without ruining Winooski’s downtown.The enthusiasm around the dome- inventors and politicians flying in to talk about it- had ignited the town and its supporters, key among them Embry. Soon, ideas that had before gone unconsidered were not so easily dismissed anymore.They built the hydroelectric plant, which helped Winooski save on its heating costs without ruining downtown or causing a war with Burlington. They used some of the HUD funding to convert the old factories into energy-efficient office spaces that helped attract local businesses to the town.Even though the dome was a rather extreme- we might even say awful- idea, it ended up being useful after all. Sometimes bad ideas can be useful, if anything, because a bad idea can be very good at pointing us in a new direction. The scientific term for this is “error-allowing heuristics.” The idea, as Dr. Scott Page of the University of Michigan explains, is that “sometimes, a new solution of lower value can point the way to a better solution.”This is important enough to say twice. Sometimes a solution of lower value can point the way to a better solution.To see how, let’s return to the Belgian researchers’ bad ideas. Another key reason the Belgian studies with Patrik worked so well has to do with breaking organizational silence. Often we have ideas that we consciously or subconsciously suppress because they fall outside what our group might deem normal. The brainstorm exercises that inject bad ideas, in a nutshell, increase the odds that we’ll break our silence with an idea that would normally feel unsafe to express, because someone has already expressed something even more far out.There’s a subtlety to this idea that’s also important. The Winooski dome didn’t force anyone’s hand. Instead, it was when someone willingly paid attention to a seemingly crazy idea that new possibilities opened up and progress was made.We might call this phenomenon “cognitive expansion.” In essence, cognitive expansion happens when we add cognitively diverse people to our team and pay attention to them. And it turns out that the more divergent our perspectives, the more potentially interesting ideas will come up.By definition, it’s a willingness to explore things that might not be useful. But curiosity is considered a virtue because this act of exploration is often useful regardless.Similar research by Dr. Charlan Nemeth, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, shows that even if a minority perspective happens to be wrong, it can still help the group find better ideas. The key? The group must be willing to pay attention. Considering such a radical idea opened Winooski and its supporters (like HUD) up to considering more workable solutions to its problems that might not have happened otherwise, causing unemployment in Winooski to decrease from 15 percent to 7 percent.Seemingly bad ideas like the Winooski Dome aren’t always going to end up pointing us toward useful things. But Malevich and Tigan show us just how important it is for us to seriously consider perspectives outside our norm. 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During that time she also served as a member of ASMEs New Reactors Operations and Maintenance Committee Task Group. Prior to joining Southern Company, Bridget worked for seven years at United Space Alliance as staff engineer, eventually serving several of those years as a flight controller performing day-of-launch support for the NASA Space Shuttle program. She received a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Mississippi in 2004, and an M.B.A. from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2007. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Bridget Knight Brown Whats inside your engineers notebook? The most important things in my notebook are notes where I have recapped how I solved an issue. I have learned that, nine times out of ten, the same or a similar issue will come up sometime in the future. It is always a relief to think been there, done that, pull out my notes, and quickly tackle that repeat problem. Whose notebook would you most like to peek into? Why? I would like to peek into the notebook of a good computer programmer. Its always good to have a stash of great source code to synthesize large amounts of data so that I can get to the fun part - analyzing. How and when did you know you wanted to become an engineer? A family friend encouraged me to be a mechanical engineer. I made the final decision in high school. I thought that it would best fit my love of challenges and applying math. Engineering was a hot topic amongst my fellow classmates. A lot of us looked forward to majoring in engineering. In a photo from her time as a flight controller with United Space Alliance, Bridget Knight Brown performs Day of Launch support tasks at the Mission Control Center. What's the most exciting project you've ever worked on? My most exciting project was supporting the launch of Space Shuttle mission STS-125, which serviced the Hubble Space Telescope. All of us who worked on the project understood that this was a very unique mission and focused on every piece of input. As I viewed the launch from one of the big screens in the Mission Control Center, I was practically holding my breath. STS-125 was a success that we all were very proud of. What do you think youd be doing if you hadnt become an engineer? If I had not become an engineer, I would have aimed to be a teacher. I would be proving to students that math and science are not difficult, mysterious subjects. I would let them know that making contributions in engineering is a great way to leave a legacy that will enable people to live more efficiently and safely. Whats your favorite activity when youre not working? My hobby is genealogy. I am the historian for my dads side of the family. So far, weve traced our ancestors back to 1799. This accounts for approximately 500 family members. 2015-2016 ECLIPSE interns (left to right): Ankush Gupta, Sara Wheeland, Bridget Knight Brown, Manesh Nair and Jiten Patel. Was there a book or a movie that piqued your interest in science or inspired you to become an engineer? All of my math textbooks inspired me to become an engineer. My math books did not get much locker time; I didnt mind carrying them wherever I went. Who are your heroes, either within the engineering profession or in the rest of your life? My heroes are my family. Their genuine support in all aspects of my life means the world to me. The things that they do in their careers and personal lives encourage me to continue striving to do more and more. Whats the most meaningful or rewarding aspect of being connected to engineering? My connection to engineering provides an avenue to improve the quality of life and to protect society. My engineering career has allowed to me to take part in meaningful projects such as simulating the economic generation of electricity for years to come, ensuring that pumps and valves in nuclear plants are tested in a manner that safeguards the public, and ensuring that space shuttle launches were safe for the crew. What does ASME mean to you? I am proud to be a part of the camaraderie of ASME. ASME is an organization where I both learn from others and share my experiences. I gain valuable insights every time I attend an ASME event. Everyone eagerly shares knowledge and perspectives, which I later use to resolve issues in my everyday work life. 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Yes, I was angry.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!  A s Federal law enforcement, FBI agents are expected to control emotions as they conduct investigations in a fair and efficient manner. Often, it’s impossible to look the victim of a crime in the face and not feel anger toward the person who caused the pain.How many times have you heard,  Every time you get angry, you poison your own system. This thinking is akin to putting a bandaid on cancer. It doesn’t create the deep healing that’s needed when we feel anger, frustration, or envy.Yes, these are negative emotions but the real problem isn’t that we experience them. The real problem rears its ugly head when we’re taught to suppress or avoid them at all cost.What if anger is good for you? Remember, it surfaces for a reason. Here are 5 surprising reasons you need to listen to your anger:1. Anger can give you balanceBalance in our personal and professional life provides a perspective that can help us make better decisions. It enables us to see the entire map so we can see where we’ve been as well as where we hope to go in the future.The same is true of emotional balance. The ability to suppress our anger is not a sign we are emotionally healthy. We can pretend that all is good but that does nothing more than keep an emotion from getting out. And guess what? When you fight a feeling, it only gets stronger.Research shows  that bereaved people who make the most effort to avoid feeling grief or anger take the longest to recover from their loss.When we suppress or avoid a negative emotion like anger, our ability to experience positive feelings also goes down. Stress soars and our amygdala, a part of the brain associated with emotions, begins to work overtime.Research in emotional regulation by  neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman at UCLA  shows that when we put negative feelings into words, our amygdala calms down. People who openly express their feelings are healthier than those who suppress emotions like anger.How To Make It Work For You: Talk your situation over with a friend. The more you express your anger in words, the calmer you will become. Or, write it down in a journal if you prefer. The essential point is this: when you put your anger into words, either verbal or written, it’s therapeutic. Remember to notice when the venting is always about the same topic. At that point, you need to delve deeper into the real problem behind your anger.2. Anger is meant to make us feel uncomfortableWe live in a society driven by the pleasure principleâ€"â€"there is such an emphasis on positivity that we are unequipped to deal with the other half of our emotional spectrum. If there’s a feeling we don’t like, we try to get rid of it or pretend it doesn’t exist.Our continual pursuit of empty happiness cliches seldom register anything more than a temporary bleep, and then quickly fade away.Anger makes us uncomfortable and that’s a good thing because it gets our attention. An emotion like anger requires us to sit up and pay attention if we hope to get to the root of it. To fully experience and tap into the wisdom of our emotions, we must learn how to experience discomfort. Without discomfort, there is no change and no growth.Research shows that people who prefer to feel useful emotions, even when they are unpleasant, are better able to use them in ways that are strategic. People who prefer to feel anger when confronting others tend to be higher in emotional intelligence, whereas people who prefer to feel happiness in such contexts tend to be lower in emotional intelligence. Negative Emotions + Positive Emotions = Emotional Competence How To Make It Work For You:  Mental toughness  allows us to tap into the wisdom of our emotions. Our limbic brain system alerts us to danger in our environment. If we choke off all negative emotions, we also suppress a primal survival tool that has alerted us to threats in our environment for centuries. All emotions can be useful; the key is to regulate them so you can choose the situations which are more beneficial to you.3. Anger helps you discover your boundariesAre there situations or people that always twist your stomach into a knot? Me too.I was early for a supervisor’s conference and took a seat; then Earl showed up and sat down beside me. I was angry. Earl followed me around like a puppy dog. If I told him to get lost, it would create a very unpleasant environment. On the other hand, I knew my anger would only increase if I sat beside him for the entire two-hour conference.Earl had crossed acceptable boundaries so I decided to modify my situation- I got up, excused myself, and left the room. I chatted with people in the hallway for five minutes and I came back in. Sure enough, someone else had taken my seat next to Earl and I found another one across the room.Recent research  suggests that people who do not take steps to modify their situation only compound their problems. If they learn how to reframe their circumstances, they are better able to control their anger and other negative emotions.When you imagine an event as though you’re a bystander, you will notice that you harbor fewer aggressive and negative emotionsHow To Make It Work For You: It’s not always possible to turn away from disturbing or unfavorable situations. Some events- the loss of your job, the death of a partner, or an unexpected illness- are not controllable.  Studies have found  that people can cope with unwanted emotions if they imagine the situation as an impartial observer. Find ways to modify your response- so you can control your anger before it spills out and make matte rs worse.4. Anger can motivate usAre you angry because you got passed over a promotion? Use that anger to propel you toward a job that will provide more rewards. Are you angry because there’s income inequality in this country? Let that anger motivate you to become more involved in local government.Anger is an interesting emotion. While it’s a negative feeling,  neuroscientists have discovered  that it arouses cognitive and behavior responses that are often positive. Anger can motivate a response normally associated with positive behavior.If we look at anger like any other emotion, we can finds ways to anticipate its arrival and chose how long it hangs around. Consider a positive emotion like joy: if we excavate our own mind and body, we know what will produce joy for us. We create circumstances that will encourage or enhance our experience. We anticipate its arrival so we’re not surprised when it shows up.If we’ve done our homework, we can find ways to anticipate the arrival of anger and chose how long it should hang around as well.How To Make It Work For You: When it comes to anger, it’s important to explore in the depths of your mind to uncover what provoked it. The exploration of your anger requires as much honesty and self-awareness as it takes to explore what brings you joy. Both emotions, and your response to them, work hand in hand to form a healthy and mature connections.5. Anger can strengthen relationshipsMost psychologists and therapists would agree that conflicts and disagreements allow you to learn more about your partner, spouse, child, friend, or associate. Equality in relationships means you work through tough things together. It allows you to see things from the other person’s point of viewWhen you’re afraid of showing your anger, you signal that you’re not willing to honestly admit your emotions. As a result, you stay away from people or experiences that might conjure up all unwanted emotions.Neuroscientist Richard Davidson  o bserves that anger can rise within a matter of seconds. We need to acknowledge the anger we feel, and then find a way to let it naturally dissipate. If you get angry, ask yourself why you feel that way. Once you can find the source of your anger, you can turn it into something positive. It’s important to sit with your anger and listen to it. If you quit because it makes you uncomfortable, you’ll never excavate the origin of your emotion.On the other hand, you need to control your anger so it doesn’t control you. Don’t let anger turn into rage that leads to destructive behavior. When we let our emotions take control, we become a victim of our circumstances- LaRae Quy How To Make It Work For You: It’s never a good idea to vent your anger. According to the  Handbook of Emotion Regulation, venting anger doesn’t reduce it; venting intensifies the emotion so that your anger begins to snowball. Instead, share your feelings with others in a constructive way.This article originally appeared on LaRae Quy.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

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