3D Printed Airway Tube Saves Baby’s Life in Groundbreaking ProcedureA baby was diagnosed with a rare condition that prevented his breathing on his own. University of Michigan researchers were able to use a 3D printer to fashion a splint to open the child's airway, and now he breathes fine. 3D printing could well be the future for life-saving medical procedures.
Women in the World of Information TechnologyRajini Padmanaban looks at the current role of women in the world of information technology, and how individuals and companies are working to get more women involved in technology fields.
Help New Employees Get Off to a Good StartWhen there’s no formal plan for helping new employees get started, those first few days can be mighty awkward. And no one wants mind-numbing orientation presentations. Naomi Karten provides some ideas you can implement to make new hires feel welcome, even before their first day at your workplace.
Get Rid of Your Annoying MannerismsWe all have mannerisms: things we say or do that are harmless but that might annoy others. These could be physical mannerisms such as cracking your knuckles, adjusting your glasses, or twisting your hair, or vocal mannerisms, such as "like," "um," or "uh." How can you avoid these silly affectations?
Dealing with Jerks at WorkWhen someone bugs you, it’s tempting to characterize that person as a jerk. But is the person truly a jerk, or is it just some aspect of the person’s behavior that’s annoying? What, actually, makes someone a jerk? Naomi Karten defines a jerk's characteristics and tells you how to deal with them.
Learn from the 2013 National Teacher of the YearRajini Padmanaban profiles the 2013 National Teacher of the Year and the core traits he instills in his students—traits that can also help us improve our performance in the workplace.
Become a Good Listener to Your TeammatesIf teammates or customers view you as a poor listener, it’s unlikely they’re going to tell you. Instead, they'll let their impression of you color their attitude toward you and their satisfaction with your work. But you can avoid that. Naomi Karten gives you advice on becoming a good listener.
Are You a Micromanager?There's a difference between hands-on management, which can be positive, and micromanagement, which means you must make every decision, you take a lead role in all significant tasks, and you ignore others' ideas. Naomi Karten reveals more warning signs—plus ways to deal with being a micromanager.
