A lovely idea from David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom: “Every big win is an accumulation of many smaller wins. So why would you let those everyday successes slip by unnoticed? Keep a stack of cards at your desk so you can write a thank-you note when someone goes above and beyond for you. Bring in a… Read More Small wins . . .
David Shariatmadari reports that kind-hearted introverts (in the true sense of personality theory) are more likely to get annoyed at both typos (mistakes caused by a simple slip of the finger) and grammos (errors caused by lack of knowledge of the rules of grammar). And extraverts (not a typo) are supposed to be less bothered by… Read More To be, or not to be . . .
In September 2015, David Rock and Beth Jones reported on research into companies who had ditched performance ratings. Instead of defining performance by numbers, they changed the emphasis to quality conversations between managers and their teams. If the idea of moving away from ratings makes you nervous, this is why Rock and Jones suggest that a… Read More Do you rate me?
The next time someones scribbles on your work in a red pen, don’t be surprised by your reaction . . . A 2007 study found that exposure to red was associated with a significantly worse performance than exposure to green. A reason for this wasn’t conclusive, but may be that we’ve learnt to associated red with… Read More Green light . . .
Paul Hannam confesses to having his life changed by the “silly comedy” Groundhog Day (Bill Murray, 1993), suggesting that the film celebrates the extraordinary gift of ordinary life. If you haven’t seen it, try to watch it, for it is indeed a film to be seen, and enjoyed. And in The Wisdom of Groundhog Day… Read More Making choices . . .
“We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.” Jane Austen (Mansfield Park)
“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.” (Samuel Johnson) We don’t have to like people we work with (though it helps). But it is rather nice to be kind, and fair, and gracious and generous.
An article in The Guardian by Carol Gaskell grabbed my attention. In considering how to motivate employees, Ms Gaskell describes 9 types of employee. (You can read the full article here.) It reminded me how different we all are at work, and how, if we’re lucky, we’ll find a leader who can tap into our… Read More What makes you tick?
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