Got the image above from Harvard Business Review. Before we get that far into this, how funny is that picture? It kinda summarizes feedback at work in a nutshell in 149 different ways. Here’s the article where I got the image… Continue Reading
Here’s a little personal story. This was posted on Twitter a few days back: https://twitter.com/letsworkshop/status/593206622291238912 My friend Sarah Pressler recommended me for the gig this guy was offering. I sent this along via Twitter: https://twitter.com/tedbauer2003/status/593393551725105153 I didn’t hear anything for about… Continue Reading
Here’s a 2014 study on “millennial preparedness” for the workplace. You could choke about 19,287 horses with the amount of words that have been written about the millennial sensibility as relates to work — I myself am guilty as charged —… Continue Reading
Start here: People often confuse “formal power” and “completely understanding what’s best in every situation.” 82 percent of managers aren’t great at their jobs. Take those two things together, right? Here’s where you suss out: everyone loves to let senior… Continue Reading
That chart is from here, although it’s ultimately by way of here. (The second link has more interactive graphics.) We’ve mentioned this before, but it bears repeating: in 2001, 57% of the populace seemed to oppose gay marriage. Now, 58% seem to support it.… Continue Reading
I’ve talked to a lot of random high-middle-management people in my life who have told me that there isn’t really a logical reason to invest in mobile, because it’s a “fad.” (As in, “Well, something else will come along.”) I… Continue Reading
Personally not sure whether I’m an extrovert or an introvert, although that’s neither here nor there. I have believed for a long time that the marketing world needs more introverts, especially in the modern age — where marketing should be… Continue Reading
From here: As a leader in his company, Bud used what he called “Management by Wandering Around” (MBWA), where he’d stop into offices and ask the opinions of employees, clients, and others to gather insights about his organization and clients.… Continue Reading