Spring is a time for renewal. This month’s offerings touch upon this theme at work, through awareness, self-interpretation, empowerment, support and happiness. Enjoy!
– Phil, Mel and Tim
The best
metaphors
don’t require
any explanation
Communicators love to use metaphors to simplify complex messages. Check out how the band Portugal, the Man, shared their important Earth Day message. Brilliant!
To create change, leadership Is more important than authority
Effectively transforming organizations demands leadership versus control. Greg Satell, references case studies that illustrate the importance of actively sponsoring and empowering your workforce.
If you think it is normal to hate your job then you haven’t talked to a Dane
Why are Danish workers happier and more productive than their North American counterparts? Perhaps it’s how they’re treated at work. Here are five differences.
Elon Musk thinks so. Here are two short videos on how Tesla has reinvented manufacturing. Highlight in video 2: the environment in which people produce quality products.
Paul Stanley from KISS on what you really need to stay successful
Paul speaks of a pitfall to success; of not surrounding yourself with supportive people with your best interests at heart. Your chances are better for sustained success if you have solid, meaningful, trustworthy and loving relationships.