DQ1 Not every great business leader is a big talker, but most are excellent communicators. Identify a business leader who you admire in your community. Spend some time observing that person “in-action.”
 
How does he or she communicate? What is that person’s communication style? What communication tools does he or she use? Do you think that communication skills are part of why that person is a successful leader? How do they relate to other leadership skills and to leadership style?
 
DQ2 Take some time to browse through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website (www.bls.gov), a rich source of detailed information about employment and the economy.
 
What information do you think would be most helpful from an employer standpoint? From a worker standpoint? Next, find the charts that project the fastest growing occupations and industries, and list the top five in each category. How could this information affect your career planning? When might it make sense to seek a job in a declining occupation or industry? Explain your answers.