The Two Types of Work Environments, aka “Cultures”
Peter Drucker, the guru of organizational development consulting, was quoted as saying that “culture eats strategy for lunch.”
Company “culture” is defined as “how people within an organizational environment communicate and behave based on real or perceived values, beliefs, and rules (both written and unwritten).”
There are two types of company cultures:
A “compliance” culture,…Why do Pay it Forward Fridays?
Why Fridays?
Why not every day?
Well, you’ve gotta start somewhere!
And the obvious question …
I’ve also been asked … Why Pay It Forward?
Well the answer is simple … because I can.
Guess what? So can you!
The idea, the concept and the practical application of paying it forward it easy. There is …
Holidays and Your Personal Brand: The Gift of You
The season for holiday parties has only just begun. From now until the beginning of January, invitations for galas and soirees across town will be doled out, inviting everyone to celebrate a break from work with alcohol and delicious hors d’oeuvres. While it might be tempting to arrive to each with a stack of business …
3 Ways to Promote Yourself without being Annoying
Entrepreneurs are their own best marketing experts. They know their businesses, products and services inside and out, and operate as brand evangelists when they are on and off the job. The passion entrepreneurs have for what they bring to the market is often energetic and endless. This can be both positive and negative when it …
What Do You Give A Mentor at Thanksgiving?
Mentors are an uncelebrated group of devoted individuals, who often give their time in return for nothing more than your carrying on their legacy of giving back. If you have a mentor, you know the advice, conversations, guidance, interest and encouragement may be the single greatest determinant of your success. A mentor can help you …
Things Successful People Do on Lunch Breaks
Lunch time is not only about eating lunch anymore. It is an hour of opportunity. Lunch hour can be one of the most useful hours of the day, if you know how to use it right. Whether you are catching up with a client or using it as a time to run personal errands, lunch …
Self-sabateurs
Even if you’re a hard worker, you could be sabotaging your own career growth by the way you talk or present yourself.
Employees should try to avoid four common types of self-defeating behavior:
-Talking too fast, which makes what you say seem unimportant.
-Talking too much — giving more detail than anyone needs or wants.
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7 Ways to be More Productive with your Time
We have all read books that tell us how important our time is, but most don’t simplify it in one page with vital tips. Well, I have. I teach, praise and live by these techniques.
These tips may not work for everyone, but they are a key to how I got to where I am …
Bring Your Parents to Work Day is No Joke
When my son asked if I would come in for ‘Bring In Your Parents Day’ at LinkedIn, I jumped at the chance. I thought it would give me a chance to learn more about what he does every day at work and it did. I got the feel for the supportive, relaxed culture that is …
How Live Streaming on Twitter Can Create More Buzz for Your Brand
Today it’s all about great visual content and videos online, and live streaming is just one way an audience can better get to know a brand. In order to attract new followers for your business it is important to branch out and try new mediums.
How can your personal brand create more visibility online? Through …