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If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails,  click here to unsubscribe. A  Dec 1, 2020   TIRED OF OFFICE POLITICS? This is the latest on a bipartisan stimulus package Image source: CNBC Today bipartisan lawmakers released a new virus stimulus package worth approximately $908 billion.    The relief would not incorporate checks for Americans, but does allocate $288 billion for Paycheck Protection Program loans, $160 for local governments, and $180 billion for unemployment insurance. There would also be money set aside for the virus testing and vaccine distribution.    "If there's one thing I'm hearing uniformly it's: 'Congress, do not leave town for the holidays leaving the country and the economy adrift with all these initial CARES [Act] programs running out," said Senator Mark Warner.    What else should you know about this new bipartisan relief package? More Political Headlines   This is who wants to be the chair of the Florida Democratic Party   Giuliani may get a preemptive pardon from Trump - this is why This is is what one senator says about AOC DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MONEY? Recommended Link: Nick Giambruno, of Casey Research, just got his hands on a leaked plan from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi… And it's downright scary.   If you've got over $5,000 in a U.S. bank, credit union, or in a retirement account… You are at risk.   The idea behind Pelosi's plan has the backing of Bill Gates, the Clinton Foundation, Visa, J.P. Morgan… Even the Fed is getting ready for "the "switch."   All evidence suggests it will get under way January 1, 2021.   Watch urgent update on "the Switch" here… GOAL ACHIEVEMENT How to prioritize your goals Listing and pursuing your goals are just the first steps in moving toward success. If you really want to pursue your dreams in a timely fashion, you need to prioritize your goals.   While many of us consider all of our personal and professional goals as equally important, some are easier to accomplish than others. If you don't prioritize the way to pursue your dreams, you can end up wasting a lot of time and effort.   That's why you'll want to sit down and map out a plan to pursue your goals in a way that will maximize your chances of success! More Goal Achievement Headlines   10 signs that you're being overly ambitious   How helping others achieve their dreams can ultimately help you BUSINESS SKILLS IN DEMAND 8 soft skills that will make you a better leader Image source: Klaus Vedfelt | Getty Images Soft skills can often be overlooked in the workplace, but there are eight critical soft skills that play a vital role in leadership.    If you're looking to improve your leadership skills, one thing to focus on is adaptability. This skill is needed now more than ever due to the changing landscape of the workplace because of the pandemic. Good leaders not only adapt to change quickly, but they are able to get others to follow and adapt as well.   Creativity is also a sought after skill in leaders. Being creative can help bring a fresh perspective in the office and the organization as a whole. Creative leaders also help shape the culture of the organization by finding creative solutions to problems, innovative new products and processes, and unique ways of dealing with conflict - all of which can improve employee and team morale. What other soft skills should you focus on to become a better leader? More Business Skills Headlines   Training for this business skill is up 4,000 percent These are the 15 most needed tech skills right now INDUSTRY UPDATES The digital transformation of the healthcare industry continues The digital transformation of healthcare continues to accelerate. The response that so many people and institutions have shown in the face of these challenges has been remarkable.   The unprecedented transformation of the global healthcare ecosystem as hospitals, clinics, and researchers has embraced a new generation of advanced digital health technologies that have helped them respond to the pandemic crisis and laid a foundation for a more effective, affordable, and equitable future for healthcare.    Some trends will influence the future of health and wellness. More Industry Headlines   Put doctors at the center of health care tech This is one of the most innovative companies in health care this year WORKING FROM HOME This is how working from home causes leadership problems Image Source: Canva Lockdowns have closed a lot of businesses. But for those that are still operating, and operating remotely, there are other challenges to deal with. Like the challenge leaders and leadership roles can face while working from home in the middle of a pandemic.   With all of those at-home distractions. But it turns out that the distractions aren't the real problem. And the physical distance isn't the problem, either.   The problem arises when teams fail to "connect" on the same quality of levels they used to prior to the pandemic shaking things up.    And if you're dealing with an essential "new" team of people that didn't have pre-pandemic connections in the first place, the struggle can be very, very, real. The good news is that it isn't inevitable. In fact, what surprised Fast Company the most was the stories they heard from leaders and teams that have been getting things right... Other Side Hustle Headlines   Comcast wants working from home to be harder and more expensive How to make the home office a little more productive Stay Informed, Rex Jackson   P.S. Know someone who'd love the Brief Updates? 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