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Starting a new job or stepping into a bigger role can feel like a lot of pressure. You want to prove yourself, add value, and show that you’re someone who gets things done. But making an impact doesn’t have to take months. Korn Ferry recently shared some great advice on how to make a fast, meaningful impact at work, and a few things stood out: Get clear on what actually matters. It’s easy to stay busy, but focusing on the priorities that leadership cares about will make your contributions stand out. Be the person who solves problems before they become problems. If you see something that could be improved, speak up. Proactive employees don’t just get noticed—they get trusted. Keep learning. Whether it’s industry trends, tech skills, or leadership development, people who stay curious and adaptable move ahead faster. And don’t underestimate the power of great communication and strong relationships. Work moves at the speed of collaboration, and the people who connect the dots—and the people—get things done. Making an impact isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter, showing initiative, and making the right moves early. Those who do that don’t just succeed—they set themselves up for bigger opportunities down the line.

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We’ve changed the clocks again—but do we really need to keep doing this? A new Gallup poll shows that more than half of Americans want to get rid of daylight saving time altogether. Nearly half of those surveyed would rather switch to year-round standard time, while a smaller group wants daylight saving time to be permanent. Either way, support for the twice-a-year clock change is fading. Lawmakers have debated this for years, but we’re still stuck with the old system. With so many people ready to move on, it raises the question: Is daylight saving time a tradition worth keeping, or is it just a habit we haven’t let go of yet?

If you’ve ever interviewed for a job, you’ve probably told the same few stories over and over again. Each time, you tweak the details to match what the interviewer is looking for. Over time, those stories become polished, rehearsed, and—let’s be honest—a little too perfect. Jordan Burton recently wrote about this, sharing a few great strategies for hiring managers who want to go beyond surface-level answers. One approach is team specialization. Instead of every interviewer covering the same ground, assign each person a specific focus area. This allows for deeper conversations and naturally moves past the rehearsed stories. Another is chronology. Rather than asking for a candidate’s “best example” of a skill, walk through their last three roles in order. This reduces cherry-picked responses and helps spot real patterns in their experience. And then there’s the simple but powerful “another” technique. When a candidate repeats a story, just say, “That’s great—can you share another example?” Done right, this encourages more genuine, unscripted responses. Canned stories are a reality in interviews, but better questions lead to better hires. Digging deeper reveals not just what a candidate has done, but how they think, adapt, and grow.