Project coordinator roles and responsibilities

5. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Promise “Promote flow. Schedule time as a team to meet without an agenda; it allows a space to connect around our lives and work.” “Show off your family. Remember that your team loves seeing your kids. Do not panic or stress out about a cameo.” “Customize your office. Make your space as enjoyable as possible; for me that means being surrounded by my favorite books and having scents that make me happy.” “Show compassion. Be kind to yourself; everyone is struggling.” 6. James Park, CEO of Fitbit “I think we all know that being on Zoom calls all day can be challenging, so I try to build in breaks throughout the day—even just 30 minutes—where I can step away from my computer. I’ve been able to squeeze in a quick workout during those breaks, too, which helps break up the day and improve both my physical and mental health.” … [Read more...] about 9 CEOs share their best tips for successful remote work

In other words, if H&M’s leadership wants to reduce the company’s impact on the environment, the most direct way would be to make fewer clothes. Karl-Johan Persson acknowledges that the fashion industry is in a crisis of overproduction, but he disagrees that the solution is to cut back. “There’s no question that we’re producing more garments than people buy, people are buying more than they really need, and the planet can’t cope,” he says. “I think the solution is not to stop consuming, but to preserve jobs. The solution is to consume more responsibly and to invest more resources in innovation that will allow us to be more sustainable.” … [Read more...] about H&M is one of fashion’s biggest polluters. Now its foundation is on a $100 million quest to save the planet

One study by researcher Wayne Decker found that managers perceived to have a sense of humor are rated by subordinates as 23% more respected and 25% more pleasant to work with. In contrast, a 2018 Gallup study found that nearly 50% of Americans have left a job to “get away” from a manager. Employee turnover has increased 88% over the last decade, costing companies billions. The impact of humor on employee retention is a timely salve to a silent crisis affecting leaders and organizations worldwide. … [Read more...] about Humor is such an important leadership trait we teach it at Stanford’s business school