Peter Drucker's timeless wisdom on the difference between efficiency and effectiveness in an age of hustle culture Peter Drucker (1909-2005), often called the father of modern management "Do not believe that it is very much of an advance to do the unnecessary three times as fast." — Peter Drucker In a world that celebrates speed and productivity, it's easy to think that faster always means better. We're taught to optimize, streamline, and hustle — but...
Daniel Pink's RSA Animate on the Science of Motivation Autonomy The desire to direct our own lives and work Mastery The urge to get better at what matters to us Purpose The yearning to serve something larger than ourselves Understanding Intrinsic Motivation About Daniel Pink Daniel H. Pink is the author of several bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior, including "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us," which is the basis for...
Wisdom from InterContinental Hotels CEO Andrew Cosslett Photo by Earl Wilson Interesting interview with Andrew Cosslett, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group, in Sunday's New York Times in which he made a couple of observations pertinent to any business executive: Your Thoughts? Which of Andrew Cosslett's pieces of advice resonates with you most? Have you had any "selling ice cream in Liverpool" moments in your career?
It's not about how much you make, but how much you keep We've all heard the saying "a penny saved is a penny earned" but I don't think too many people really stop and think about that. I read this and thought how true it is. Make smart decisions in life, everyone. I've tried my best...sometimes it is easier said than done and life throws you a few curveballs to set you back. If I've...
My notes and takeaways from the refreshingly contrarian business wisdom of Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson of Basecamp I had a very productive day today and am happy to say I got through reading Rework which I really enjoyed. Below are my notes from the book. If you're tired of the same old business advice that feels disconnected from reality, Rework offers a refreshing alternative. Written...
A statistical snapshot of our digital world at the dawn of the social media era The video goes quick so I jotted down the numbers below for us to analyze. Here are some interesting facts about the state of the Internet in 2009, which provide a fascinating snapshot of the digital landscape just as social media was beginning to dominate online activity. Looking at these statistics from today's perspective offers a remarkable glimpse into how...