It’s almost the weekend! Kick it off with some bits of brilliance from around the web this week:

5 TED talks to help you work smarter- Got a few spare minutes? Check out one of these insightful presentations for a healthy dose of self-improvement. 

Why your friends shape your happiness, creativity, and career- Want to be more awesome? Surround yourself with awesome people. Find out how the people we know affect us in subtly major ways.

10 writing tips from renowned authors- C.S. Lewis says, “Always prefer the plain, direct word to the long, vague one.” Read on for other useful reminders from writing legends.

17 daily affirmations for managers – Being a manager is tough. Try these simple, yet powerful affirmations to step back and focus on what’s important. 

The 4 most effective ways leaders solve problems- Here’s how you can turn problems into strategic enablers for continuous improvement.

3 ways your company's mission can become your best employee engagement tool- Capture the hearts and minds of your people – Forbes tells you how.

Cheers!

- the Brilliant Ink team