HOT READS: WHAT’S YOUR 2022 PURPOSE?

CHANNEL THE POWER OF CRAFTING

Research conducted by the Royal Society for Health found that 67% of people working from home feel less connected to their colleagues and 56% find it harder to switch off. There’s a source of strength for overcoming both. Fast Company reports that revving up your creativity will help you feel better. Crafters will take delight in reading this article.

WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO MAKE IN 2022?

Pave the path forward for a successful year—personally and professionally—with tips from this SmartBrief article. This exercise in self-reflection will enhance your awareness, gratitude, insight and intention.

INSPIRE OTHERS TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS

You don’t need a title of authority to inspire others to support your ideas. Leading without authority requires you to be engaging, inspiring and credible, as reported in this article from the Charlotte Florida Weekly (submitted by DLE Member and Past Speaker Ginger Kuenzel).

Read to discover the critical skills that connect with today’s multi-generational workplace of baby boomers, Generation X, millennials and Gen Z–and “get people to follow your lead or your ideas because they want to, not because they are told to.”

WIDEN YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Making meaningful connections tops the list of many DLE community members as a 2022 professional goal. Once you have made time to meet others, Fast Company offers strategies for successful exchanges. Apply these tips to make more friends in the new year.