The Language of Organizational Life
This past Saturday I participated in the 2015 NorCal DECA Career Development Conference. DECA is a 70-year-old organization that works with high school and college kids preparing them as entrepreneurs and leaders in a variety of business disciplines. The conference was an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to analyze several business scenario and present their... Continue Reading →
Today I read the Letter from a Birmingham Jail written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I do not remember ever reading this truly amazing piece of writing. I trust it will not be the last time I read it and reflect on its meaning. Yes, the letter is long but as Dr. King himself... Continue Reading →
I recently read a great article presented by the Human Resources consulting firm, Human Synergistics. I am a big advocate for their services including insightful and actionable surveys for leadership and organizational culture. Back in the day I was fully certified to use their products and nearly 20 years later still refer to my materials. In... Continue Reading →
Funny how when quiet, one seeks more quiet. At work recently I was talking with a coworker about how we each need some quiet time away from the office. Just to break up the day and focus a bit on our private pursuits. For her, schoolwork toward her Masters Degree and for me, well just... Continue Reading →
I just finished reading Creativity, Inc., The story of Pixar Animation Studios written by one of its founders and current President Ed Catmull, along with Amy Wallace. Pixar, as a business organization, is a runaway success with top grossing movies beginning with Toy Story and forward with every movie released as a #1 hit. We know... Continue Reading →
I am reading Creativity Inc, written by Ed Catmull, one of the founders and President at Pixar Animation Studios. I am enjoying the book and will write more about it once I complete the book. For today though, Ed Catmull reminds me of a story from early in my work career. In the book he remembers his... Continue Reading →
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