Everyone loves to feel inspired, and nothing accomplishes this more efficiently than a good quote.
There are probably hundreds of websites where you can find quotes on all types of topics.
I'm pointing the working crowd toward this page of quotes today from the Human Resources page at About.com.
It's not inherently better than others, but the quotes are focused around issues of business and employment.
Also, About.com has a professional look to it that makes it OK to browse at work. This is more than you can say about a lot of sites. If someone walks past your cubicle while you're looking at about.com, they see white background with black letters and some red highlights. No flash, no sound, no huge images. It makes a difference.
Enjoy the quotes.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
When Not To Call
Know when not to call.
The telephone is great, but it is not the best option in every situation.
Email is better sometimes since it is less disruptive and allows people to respond at their convenience.
A letter takes longer to arrive, but provides a more personalized touch and gives your words black-and-white permanency.
Personal visits are in fact most powerful, but not always appropriate. Often, for sales people an
Whether it's business or personal communication, think in advance about the best way to reach out in each situation based on what you hope to accomplish.
The telephone is great, but it is not the best option in every situation.
Email is better sometimes since it is less disruptive and allows people to respond at their convenience.
A letter takes longer to arrive, but provides a more personalized touch and gives your words black-and-white permanency.
Personal visits are in fact most powerful, but not always appropriate. Often, for sales people an
Whether it's business or personal communication, think in advance about the best way to reach out in each situation based on what you hope to accomplish.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Self-Management
I came across this thought online from John Challenger and must agree:
"Today's newest breed of employee is the self-manager. These workers are the ones who survived the recent. waves of downsizing, both by seeking and capitalizing, on new opportunities and by learning new skills. Because these employees increasingly possess the skills and technological tools to supervise themselves-individually or in teams-they are eliminating the need for layers of management. More executives will soon find their jobs redundant, while self-managing front line workers become highly valued and virtually fire-proof. Everyone should strive to become self-managed. It is clearly the direction business is taking."
What do the self-managed act like? There has to be some passion for the job, of course. If you can't stand the work, there is far less motivation to meet the objectives. Integrity is also key. I'm defining integrity here as "doing the right thing even when no one is looking."
People are smarter now than ever and have more resources at their fingertips than ever before. As a result, more and more employees are able to get their marching orders and carry them out with less and less supervision.
Be sure to be on the right side of this coin.
"Today's newest breed of employee is the self-manager. These workers are the ones who survived the recent. waves of downsizing, both by seeking and capitalizing, on new opportunities and by learning new skills. Because these employees increasingly possess the skills and technological tools to supervise themselves-individually or in teams-they are eliminating the need for layers of management. More executives will soon find their jobs redundant, while self-managing front line workers become highly valued and virtually fire-proof. Everyone should strive to become self-managed. It is clearly the direction business is taking."
What do the self-managed act like? There has to be some passion for the job, of course. If you can't stand the work, there is far less motivation to meet the objectives. Integrity is also key. I'm defining integrity here as "doing the right thing even when no one is looking."
People are smarter now than ever and have more resources at their fingertips than ever before. As a result, more and more employees are able to get their marching orders and carry them out with less and less supervision.
Be sure to be on the right side of this coin.
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