Christina challenged me to find a cheap flight from the Big Island to Maui. Hipmunk really paid off because for $86 I got us to Maui for the day, and we had the time of my life. I don't think, from the time we checked in to the time we landed, a smile ever left my face. When I was growing up, I wanted to be a pilot. Truth be told, I wanted to be...
Beyond Rewards and Punishments Pay people enough to take the issue of money off the table. So pay people enough to take money off the table so they aren't thinking about money, but rather the task/work at hand. Three Factors for Better Performance Join the Conversation Which of these three factors—autonomy, mastery, or purpose—motivates you the most in your work? Have you experienced the limitations of traditional reward systems?
What I Learned About Coffee in Hawaii's Famous Region If you know me, you know I love coffee. Yesterday we went to Kona Joe's in the 20-mile Kona Coffee Belt of Hawaii. We went on the tour, which ended up being private, so I got the chance to ask all my coffee questions. As you can see, their plantation overlooks the ocean in Kona, and it is some seriously prime real estate. Here is what...
Google: “We announced our self-driving car project in 2010 to make driving safer, more enjoyable, and more efficient. Having safely completed over 200,000 miles (321,868.8 km) of computer-led driving, we wanted to share one of our favorite moments. Here's Steve, who joined us for a special drive on a carefully programmed route to experience being behind the wheel in a whole new way. We organized this test as a technical experiment, but we think it's...
There isn't a vacation I take where I can't sneak at least a little tech in. Last week was Disneyland where they were doing demos of the Microsoft Surface. Not super useful yet but you can see where the technology is headed which looks very promising. Very fun to play with as you can tell and even Tyler had some fun with it.
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...