Nine times out of ten, when I start my day, I see the following set of trash cans as I arrive to the office. I keep the trash cans under my desk on the right-most side, which is exposed to the hallway so that the person who empties the trash/recycling can access them easier. Every time I see someone hasn't gone the extra one or two steps to put the bins back under my desk...
Unlocking the creative potential that exists within all of us through design thinking and guided mastery David Kelley's influential TED Talk on building creative confidence has inspired millions to rediscover their innate creativity We've all heard the familiar refrain: "I'm not the creative type." It's a self-imposed limitation that David Kelley, founder of the global design firm IDEO and Stanford University's d.school, has spent his career dismantling. According to Kelley, this division between "creative types"...
The Master of Suspense reveals his surprisingly tender philosophy on finding joy in clarity and creativity In this rare interview clip, Alfred Hitchcock articulates his personal definition of happiness with unexpected vulnerability and wisdom Alfred Hitchcock—a name synonymous with suspense, psychological thrillers, and cinema's darkest corners. As the mastermind behind classics like "Psycho," "Vertigo," and "The Birds," he's known for manipulating audiences' deepest fears. Yet in this remarkable interview clip, we see a different side...
Our internal blog recently asked employees for the best career advice they would offer to others. Below is my response which I wanted to share. My hope is you will in turn offer your best advice. Set a plan for what you are looking to do with your career. Many people don’t have a plan for where they are looking to go, and their career path often demonstrates that. Have short, medium, and long term...
What separates management from true leadership? Join the Conversation Have you worked with both bosses and leaders? What differences did you notice in team morale, productivity, and creativity? Share your experiences in the comments below.
When was the last time you had fun at work? For many of us it has been a while and fun at work is usually something you do during lunch or around a watercooler. Employees may view work as dull, boring, unimaginative, and very often we see employees who are completely disengaged. Do a search for "employee engagement facts" and see what results you find. If you think employees are actively engaged, you may be...