Shonda Rhimes roundtable What it really means to be a leader

Shonda Rhimes roundtable What it really means to be a leaderShonda Rhimes roundtable What it really means to be a leaderI look at everybody as if they have an opportunity to teach me something. Because they do, says Shondaland founder, television visionary, and super boss Shonda Rhimes. As part of Shondaland and Microsofts partnership, were bringing inspiring women together for a series of roundtable discussions - a place where women of varied backgrounds can talk freely about geschftlicher umgang, staying passionate about what they do, and the challenges they face in their everyday lives.In The Language of Leadership, the first of a two-part roundtable discussion (you can view the video here), Shonda hosts Valerie Jarrett, Mieko Kusano, and Chloe Arnold for a no-holds-barred conversation about being a great leader, creating positive corporate culture, and what it really means to challenge the status quo.- - - Youve got to listen and let people know that youre actually curious abo ut what they have to say, says Valerie Jarrett, who knows a thing or two about listening. As a longtime senior advisor to President Obama and his director of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, Jarrett spent years navigating competing viewpoints and assisting in making the tough decisions that would benefit the most people. (And, of course, she worked for one of the greatest listeners to ever occupy the Oval Office.)Listening is an attentive, inclusive leadership skill thats crucial to fostering employee participation and investment in work - especially when your employees are women. Its well-documented that in mixed groups, women speak far less than men, and are often interrupted or have their ideas repeated by men, who then get the credit. Female leaders can counter this by hiring more women, but as it stands, women comprise only 25 percent of executive- and senior-level officials and managers, and count for just six percent of CEOs (despite making up n early half of the workforce in the U.S.).Youve got to listen.As one of the few women leaders in tech-related industries, Mieko Kusano, senior director of Experience Strategy at Sonos, often sees the tangible benefits of having more women at the table, especially when it comes to sharing and supporting each others ideas.Other women pick up the thread, Kusano says. If you make a point and somebody else in the room says a followup point, rather than an interruption, you have a better forum to amplify your voice.Its not just women who should be included - for office cultures to work most efficiently, they should be made up of as many diverse voices as possible. Not only is diversity good for morale, but it can also benefit a businesss bottom line. Studies have shown that ethnically and racially diverse companies are 35 percent more likely to have higher financial returns than those that are not. Because diversity isnt just about checking boxes - a workplace thrives when its teams brin g a wide range of experiences to their decision-making and goals.Its like a jigsaw puzzle, says Jarrett. You dont just want the smartest people, you want the best team - complementing skill sets, complementing life experiences, complementary perspectives. We found that sitting in a room with people who had very different perspectives and life experiences enhanced the decision making process.Once a leader builds the best team, a secondary challenge is earning that teams trust. Effective leaders who listen to their employees, admit their own mistakes, and demonstrate their capability on a daily basis are more likely to be able to create a workplace that every employee, no matter their background, wants to invest in.Trust is such an important value - especially creatively.For Chloe Arnold, cofounder of the female tap dance band Syncopated Ladies, there would be no creative output without the investment and trust from each member of her team. The success of every dancer and the group as a whole is quite physically interconnected - if one dancer misses a step, whole formations might be thrown off. Cultivating belief in one another, and her as the groups leader, is integral to the creative possibilities of the whole enterprise.Trust is a really important value, Arnold says. Especially creatively. If a dancer doesnt feel like you trust them, then theyre gonna make decisions based around what they think you want. And thats not innovative, and its not genuine or authentic.Whether youre building a team of moving bodies onstage or around a conference room table, success - and its lifeblood, good leadership - comes back to listening and learning. More than company financial gains or industry accolades, the truest sign of successful leadership is building a workplace where employees feel safe to voice their most pie-in-the-sky notions, to challenge tradition, and to know that theyre inherently valued for their skills, ideas, and individualities.One of the real great s trengths of leadership is learning how to listen, says Jarrett. And learn. And then give people the sense of empowerment that their opinion actually matters to you.This article first appeared on Shondaland.

How to have a great time in Berlin, Europes hippest city

How to have a great time in Berlin, Europes hippest cityHow to have a great time in Berlin, Europes hippest cityChristopher Isherwood famously wrote about the debauchery of early 1930s Weimar Berlin in his book, The Berlin Stories, the basis for the movie Cabaret. I decided to keep a diary of my recent visit to thehugely popular German city. While my experiences were nowhere near as racy as Isherwoods, I found out that a little of the decadent nightlife depicted still exists today.The Ritz-Carlton, BerlinThe flight to Berlin from New York takes eight hours, so try to fly direct and preferably with a flatbed to adjust to the time change easily. Waiting for me at the Brandenburg Airport welches my new best friend, a driver with my name on an iPad. Twenty minutes later I pulled up to the Ritz-Carlton and welches met by Ugur the doorman who greeted me with Welcome to your home in Berlin. Once inside, I was dazzled by the sweeping, grand marble staircase.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreFor those who know the difference between a Bentley and a bicycle, is one of the Ritz-Carltons tag lines, and it fits. The 5-star hotel is sumptuous, elegant and understated. Located in the dynamic Potsdamer Platz quarter, it is perfectly situated overlooking the Tiergarten, the citys famous park, and close to attractions like the Berlin Wall, Museum Island, historic landmarks and shopping.The Ritzs grandest suite is the 3100-square-foot penthouse for $17,000 a night. Mine was a more modest corner suite with foyer, dressing area with extravagant closet space and a luxurious gold marble bath with a heated floor. The generously proportioned living room in shades of green with splashes of deep purple had a comfortable seating area and two expansive windows with sweeping city views.The Art of Cocktails and PerfumeryThe hotel is known for its Curtain Club, a classic, paneled cocktail lounge hidden away from the bustling city on an upper floor, and The Lounge, renowned for high tea. But without a doubt its Fragrances, a bar where cocktails are combined with perfumes, that is most unique. The Art of Cocktails and Perfumery is its motto get on board with it.Arnd Henning Heissen, the bar manager, has created a cocktail list based on sensory experiences. Each drink presents an olfactory dimension tied to a popular perfume. While sipping your cocktail, youre inhaling scents as part of the experience and there are spirits that match the scent thats most appealing to you. This concept makes for terrific conversation if you go with friends as theres literally nothing like it.Dial C for ScandalBerlin has been attracting artists and musicians from around the world for years, and the city is bursting with creative types, like Colette Lumiere, simply called Colette. A French-born American multimedia artist, Colette is known for her work exploring gender roles in performance art, street art and photography. An artist-in-residence at the Lwenpalais in Berlin, Colette knows her way around, and she wanted to show me the citys cutting-edge venues and important historical sites.Gallery CrawlWe kicked off my Berlin weekend with a gallery crawl to check out the citys vibrant art scene. First stop was the Knig Galerie. Housed in a former church, its one of Berlins major galleries. The wildly impressive structure is dominated by a cathedral height room where on this night we viewed an avant-garde video piece. Next was the Sprth Magers Gallery where we saw a terrific installation by John Bock. The artist had created a series of African inspired forms and huts around the triple-height space. The artist, covered in tribal tattoos, hovered stories above us peering down and working on miniature artworks.We continued our crawl at Seven Star Gallery, an edgy spot that is literally half underground. Earlier, there had been an avant-garde musical performance by Bob Rutm an at a venue upstairs, and the gallery invited him to play afterward. His instruments, fashioned from string and sheets of tin, made mysterious, eerie sounds that filled the cavernous, candle-lit space. The gallery ersatzdarstellers as a bar, and a lively group gathered, talking art, music and design.The KitKat ClubAfter fortifying ourselves with a little goulash at a charming local distribution policy, we decided it was time to brave the KitKat Club, renowned for its techno and trance music, and its, uh, uninhibited party atmosphere. To clarify, guests are permitted to engage in sex acts openly at this venue. And they do, but not me Im a voyeur to the core.Opened in 1994 by Austrian pornographic filmmaker Simon Thaur and his partner, Kirsten Kruger, this place is named after the Kit Kat Club burlesque theater in the musical Cabaret.Be advised there is a strict dress code and I dont mean black tie. Patrons must wear leather, latex, fetish, kinky or just look gorgeous to get in.Tip if you show up in street clothes, try ditching your shirt.The Boros BunkerOn Saturday, we hit the Boros Bunker, a gallery in a former Nazi bunker thats home to the Boros collection, founded by Christian and Karen Boros to showcase their contemporary art collection. While searching for the space, the Boros considered all kinds of abandoned spaces, including schools, hospitals and even swimming pools, and were so smitten when they found what they call surely the ugliest building in Berlin that they moved in. They now reside in a 5900-square-foot glass-walled apartment above the gallery.You need an appointment to visit and the exhibition changes every four years. A tour, led by an extremely knowledgeable guide, takes 90 minutes and is definitely worth it. I participated in creating a work by sticking black tape from a large pile onto a mural, and later, made an artwork of a knife by stamping a paper with a wood block, an instant memento of Berlin and The Bunker.The Clrchens BallroomAft erward, we were starved and headed to Clrchens Ballroom. The Clrchens is an institution in Berlin, a restaurant where they stage concerts, everything from gypsy music to classical. Locals of all ages dance everything from the tango to the cha-cha. Built in 1913, it was rescued from the wrecking tanzabend in 2005 by its current owners, who left it artfully faded, complete with chipped paint and cracked mirrors. Check out the piece de resistance, the mirrored ballroom upstairs. Later, we took a short walk down Bodestrasse, peering in the windows of a dozen galleries this is Berlins SoHo.Museum IslandA side trip to Museum Island did not disappoint. Archaeologically monumental, the island contains five museums Some of the buildings suffered damage during World War II and only reopened as recently as 2009. The entire complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site.The Pergamon Museum is one of Germanys most popular museums, and for good reason. Here youll find monumental buildings including an e normous altar that was likely part of a temple and the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, built by King Nebuchadnezzar in 575 BC. Dedicated to the goddess Ishtar, it was one of the original Seven Wonders of the World and was reconstructed here in 1930, using the original bricks.Then it was on to the Neues Museum, where we found more ancient relics, this time from Egypt, including the iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti from 1345 BC. It is one of the most copied works of ancient Egypt, and that makes her one of the most famous women of the ancient world. And yes, its the subject of a longstanding dispute- Egypt wants it back.Across the street is the huge Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a Berlin landmark. Hit by bombs during the war, the damaged spire remains, and the ground floor is now a memorial hall.Checkpoint CharlieAs most visitors to Berlin do, I stopped at Checkpoint Charlie, the most-trafficked crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. After reunification, Checkpoint C harlie became a tourist attraction and is now located in the Allied Museum. We walked a few blocks to see what was left of the original Berlin Wall. That was pretty grim, but the tales of the ingenious ways that people escaped were impressive. My favorite was the girl who fit into two adjoining suitcases and entered West Berlin via train.Soho House BerlinDinner that night was at SoHo House Berlin. The members-only club is situated in an imposing building that was originally a department store. In 1933, the stores Jewish owners were pushed out, and the space became the headquarters of the Reich Youth Leadership organization. Today, members can choose from various dining options, the Club Bar, a screening room, fitness facility and spa, plus a rooftop bar, pool and kitchen. Its also a hotel, offering 65 rooms, 20 apartments and four spacious lofts. A favorite of celebrities, the legendary Soho House discretion also applies in Berlin, lips- and phones- are sealed while on the premises. The club floors are warm and cozy. And I can attest, the roast chicken and champagne are delicious.Berghain, The Worlds Top ClubOnce the clock struck 2 am we headed to Berghain, the top night club in the world which has a super door policy. Getting in was harder than getting into Studio 54 when it was at its pinnacle. But Colettes glamorous friend Sasha, in black velvet opera cape, whisked us past two thousand freezing people right to the most beastly doorman on the planet, and voila we were in.No exaggeration, this dance club is exclusive and the skinhead door gods arent even bribable. The Telegraph even assigned a reporter to write about the experience of getting in not the club itself, just getting in. (The reporter didnt make the grade after waiting forever in the cold. When the door staff told him to forget it, he asked why, and they said, Because we decided).Holocaust MemorialOn Sunday, we went to the heartbreaking Holocaust Memorial, a memorial to the slaughtered Jews. This monumental gut-wrenching installation consists of more than 2,700 concrete slabs laid in a grid pattern on a sloping field. Resembling coffins, as you walk among the slabs, you feel immersed in a maze, a forest of stone. It is a profoundly moving experience. The memorial opened on May 10, 2005, 60 years after the end of WWII. There is an underground distribution policy of Information, bearing the names of three million Holocaust victims.Charlottenburg Sanssouci PalacesIf you have a little extra time, the fabulously lavish Charlottenburg Palace is one of the top attractions. Dating from the 17th Century, its baroque interiors and formal gardens are stunning. The largest palace in Berlin, it was damaged during the war but has been meticulously restored.Similarly, if you have a spare afternoon, take a 45-minute drive to see Sanssouci Palace, the summer home of Frederick the Great, which was built in 1745. It is so beautiful and is the German counterpart of Versailles.Brandenburg Gate Reichstag BuildingBe smart and have your concierge book a visit to the Reichstag, Berlins parliament, just to see the Norman Foster-designed dome. This glass space reminds me of the Guggenheim Museum with its spiral walkway overlooking the citys monuments. The building was heavily damaged during World War II and was closed off by the Berlin Wall during the Cold War era. Artists Christo and Jean-Claude famously wrapped it in 1995, before reconstruction began, drawing millions of visitors.Nearby is the Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlins most important sites, and a must-see. Built in 1791 by Prussian King Frederick William II, throughout history it has been home to historical events and became a symbol of post-war divided Germany when it was closed off by the Berlin Wall. Later, the gate became a symbol of the countrys reunification in 1990.The Paris Bar Caf EinsteinOne of the citys artsy hot spots, this cozy bote is as trendy as it looks, from the neon sign outside to the art-splashe d interior. A hub for art, music and film, the Paris has attracted stars like David Bowie, Madonna and Iggy Pop over the years. Try the lamb chops or the bouillabaisse.Another landmark is Caf Einstein, one of the most beloved coffee houses in Berlin, housed in a building that miraculously survived the bombing that leveled the surrounding area. The food is great, and the strudel is out of this world.The Lwenpalais, Starke Foundation ExhibitionsThe Lwenpalais, a magnificent manor house built in 1903, has a storied history, and in 1930 was divided into flats for well-known actors and scientists of the era. Flash forward to 1987, when Jrg Peter Starke inherited the estate and founded the Starke Foundation. He invited artists to use the apartments as studios and began mounting exhibitions. The Lwenpalais quickly became a popular venue for art lovers.My friend and Berlin tour guide, Colette, has an artist residency there. In her art-strewn studio, she has created one of her famous boudoir interiors. This magical space, draped in pale pink fabrics and tulle, houses sculptures and paintings including new works based on her recent African safari. She is open to private studio visits.www.visitberlin.de/enThis article originally appeared on TravelSquire.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Recruiting the Overqualified

Recruiting the OverqualifiedRecruiting the OverqualifiedRecruiting the OverqualifiedIts increasingly common to see a number of overqualified candidates apply for open positions. This can be overwhelming when youre simply looking to find qualified candidates. But some managers may be reluctant to hire the overqualified, either because they believe that they wont make good employees, or because they feel threatened by people who are more qualified than they are. The bottom line be sure your recruitment strategy will help you attract the great employees.Management Advisor Joanne Murray spoke with about ways to overcome the reluctance to hire the overqualified candidateMonster Overqualified candidates often have a stigma attached to them. Why? Joanne Murray This is one of a series of old rules that havent applied for a very long time. Individuals used to be tainted if theyd been laid off, and now its kind of a rite of passage. There was a whole set of reluctances that could be justified or warranted back then, but in the current market, its voreingestellt practice for overqualified people to apply.What were the old rules? You mentioned that in the past there were concerns that might have been justifiable. I think the old rules were that if you hired somebody that was overqualified, he or she will be dissatisfied, will leave quickly, will ask for a promotion before youre ready to give them one, will want more money and will be resentful and a problem employee. I really think its a myth that people leave I think people who go for positions for which theyre overqualified, I dont think there are any data out there to suggest that they leave with any greater frequency than people who are normally qualified.I think the new rules are that many people have taken a period of unemployment as a time to reflect on whats really important to them, and they may very well be applying for a job for which theyre overqualified but that has really, truly been a better fit. But employe rs have to really mine for that, because it may just be that thats the only job there, but they dont really want it.Does personality and fit then become more of a concern if youre dealing with an overqualified group of candidates? Because the pools are so clearly competent and qualified, personality and fit although theyve always been important are the basis of the decision nowadays. Because it isnt just a matter of this person could do the job. Its would I enjoy having this person, in this environment, doing this job with me? Can I manage to ride up on the elevator every day with her, or is she going to make me crazy?What if there is personal reluctance to hire someone who is overqualified and/or more qualified than they are? I think its an understandable concern, but its a weakness. The strongest managers hire the fruchtwein qualified people, and then foster an environment where they can just take off. If they can keep the broader goal of the overall accomplishments and performa nce of the department in mind, then they definitely want to have the most dynamic, talented team they can get.But personal threat is a real consideration, because they also dont want somebody whos going to come in and show them up or jump over their head or in some way challenge their leadership. The pivotal moment for them is, is this because theyre personally threatened, or is this a legitimate threat?How do you determine if a candidate might be a legitimate threat? One is you can directly talk to the person about it, and then gauge what kind of response you get. I would address the issue of being overqualified from the beginning and directly ask, How is it that youre going to be able to live on $30,000 less a year? How is it that youre going to deal with not being decision maker and sometimes needing to implement decisions with which you strongly disagree, and do so cheerfully?The last thing I would say is that its really important to trust your gut. In a world of overqualified c andidates, companies have their choice, and they should never rush a search. They should always take the time to find the right person. People often move too quickly to hire people, and then they really regret it.

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