10 Benefits of Positive Risk-Taking
The only way to truly get the life you want is by taking positive risks and planning a strategy for doing so. "Unlike negative risks, which are typically impulsive and emotionally driven, positive risks are calculated," says Gail McMeekin, a nationally recognized creativity and HR career coach (www.creativesuccess.com). "You must think them through, and anticipate what could happen, before you jump." While reaching out in new ways initially can be unnerving, here are 10 benefits of taking a calculated risk:

10 Ways to Work Smarter During the Holidays
Typically, the month of December brings a lull to the workplace. With school vacations and holidays resulting in time off for many employees, it sometimes seems futile to try to actually accomplish anything of value. But it doesn't have to be this way if you use these tips to work smarter, not harder.