When I was younger, I used to look down on people who seemed obsessed with process. I thought that rigid adherence to a set of rules stifled creativity and led to bland results. I hated being told what to do or being held to a pre-set standard. After all, I was smart, driven, and creative. … Continue reading How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Embrace Process – Chris Myers
Category: Organizational Engagement/Strategy
Making Your Voice Heard at Work – Caroline Fairchild
Last Thursday while I was sitting at my desk in downtown San Francisco, the sounds of protest filled my ears. Down the street in multiple directions, Marriott employees staged protests to fight for a living wage. And closer to the water at the Ferry Building, Bay Area Google employees joined their colleagues around the globe … Continue reading Making Your Voice Heard at Work – Caroline Fairchild
The Best Employee Benefit That You Are Likely Not Getting – Megan Gorman
Like many parents, Alisa Metcalf was focused on making sure her son Charlie was prepared for the college process. She started saving when her son was young and felt that she was on track. But as the years went on, despite doing all the right things, she didn’t feel completely prepared. “The application process can … Continue reading The Best Employee Benefit That You Are Likely Not Getting – Megan Gorman
Do You Have The Courage To Become Agile – Jan Bruce
I used to get to the office early and stay later than anyone. As a leader, I wanted to demonstrate my dedication to our success, and I also wanted to set an example. What began as an aspiration became a habit and finally, in my mind, one of the secrets to my success. But more … Continue reading Do You Have The Courage To Become Agile – Jan Bruce
The Bad Behavior of The Richest What I Learned From Wealth Managers – Brooke Harrington
If nearly a decade interviewing the wealth managers for the 1% taught me anything, it is that the ultra-rich and the ultra-poor have a lot more in common than stereotypes might lead you to believe. In conversation, wealth managers kept coming back to the flamboyant vices of their clients. It was quite unexpected, in the … Continue reading The Bad Behavior of The Richest What I Learned From Wealth Managers – Brooke Harrington
6 Secrets of Great Resumes Backed By Psychology – Jon Youshaei
The day I landed my job at Google was the day I decided to pay forward all the help I received on reworking my resume. After going through many resumes, I want to share what I learned in hopes that it helps more people get their dream jobs. My biggest realization? We don't think like … Continue reading 6 Secrets of Great Resumes Backed By Psychology – Jon Youshaei
Want to Make a Difference at Work? Tell Yourself a Different Story – Monique Valcour, John McNulty
Human beings crave coherence. We long to be true to ourselves and to act in a way that’s consistent with what we believe and value. We want to live and work authentically. This quest for coherence is hardwired; psychologists often refer to human beings as “meaning-making machines.” Our brains create coherence by knitting together our … Continue reading Want to Make a Difference at Work? Tell Yourself a Different Story – Monique Valcour, John McNulty
3 Things You Can Learn From the Most Toxic People in the Office – John Brandon
There's nothing you can learn from negative people, right? Avoiding them is the best plan? For most of us, that's true--particularly because a bad attitude tends to rub off on everyone in the office. Yet, you can also learn a few things about why people get angry, what makes them so miserable, and how to … Continue reading 3 Things You Can Learn From the Most Toxic People in the Office – John Brandon
How Managers Develop Emotional Intelligence & Apply It: New Study – David Wilkinson
How managers develop emotional intelligence is a critical question for organizations and anyone involved in management development. A new (this research briefing was sent to members in July 2017) meta-analysis of over 25 years of research on the emotional intelligence of managers answers some important questions about emotional intelligence and its development in managers. Intelligence … Continue reading How Managers Develop Emotional Intelligence & Apply It: New Study – David Wilkinson
When Staff Doesn’t ‘Like’ a Volunteer — volunteerplaintalk
Mimi talks. A lot. About herself, about her trips, and about her grandchildren. She talks about the cashier at the grocery store who had surgery last month and now is having some pain in her side. It’s all harmless chatter, but staff roll their eyes and avoid Mimi when she volunteers. They don’t want to […] … Continue reading When Staff Doesn’t ‘Like’ a Volunteer — volunteerplaintalk