Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. It has been awhile. Time for some more rowing. My competitive... Continue Reading →
Starbucks Leadership Lab
This morning while drinking my Starbucks coffee (supplied at work) in my cool Starbucks mug (supplied by me), I read a great article at Fast Company magazine about the leadership practices at Starbucks. Late last year Starbucks held a conference in Houston for nearly 10,000 store managers and 5,000 live coffee plants (more on the... Continue Reading →
Work From Work
Everyone is talking, and writing, about the Yahoo announcement yesterday. The head of Human Resources at Yahoo sent an email to all staff essentially eliminating work from home programs. In other words, for your job, show up in an office ... and have a nice day. Yes, a big and juicy topic for a blog on leadership... Continue Reading →
My Desk Was My Fortress
I remember back in elementary school the day we rearranged our desks to face each other in groups or pods. Each pod had four or six desks facing each other. I was living through the beginning of the new "group work" in schools. We see it everywhere these days. Children are set to work in teams even for... Continue Reading →
The Pistol Offense In Motion
The Superbowl is a day away. As a lifelong 49er fan ... oh yea, good times indeed. I feel compelled to write something today concerning the game. There are so many story angles surrounding the teams and the competition (brother vs. brother). Alas, my topic becomes obvious with my focus on leadership, teamwork and WeMoveTogether. Welcome to... Continue Reading →
Damn, I am a Sales Person
I am on this kick lately on introversion vs. extroversion. Off and on I am working through Susan Cain's Book, Quiet. I am an introvert and the topic is very interesting to me as I read more about open and collaborative workplaces and the promise of more networked learning. Computers, networks and open-work spaces.... Continue Reading →
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