Spending a minute waiting for a meeting to start? Or in a phone queue? There’s tons of little to-do’s that you could use that minute for. Watch this vid for some inspiration! http://mashable.com/2014/04/28/productivity-time/
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Hmmmm – CEO by the age of 60 then
I am 37 years old, turning 38 in January. I wish to believe that the the gender gap does not exist, really. Unfortunately, research now shows that female CEO’s had a track record of 23 (!) years at the same company before becoming a CEO, whereas men were considered after only 15 years. The medianContinue reading “Hmmmm – CEO by the age of 60 then”
What is the difference between Leadership and Management, a question frequently asked.
What is the difference between Leadership and Management, a question often asked. One of the quotes that is featured a lot is ‘great leaders don’t tell you what to do, they show you how it’s done’. In my (humble) opinion however, as a leader you don’t show somebody else how it’s done. I believe that by asking theContinue reading “What is the difference between Leadership and Management, a question frequently asked.”
Personal Branding
http://hbr.org/video/2363457152001/take-control-of-your-personal-brand Who are you in your specific environments? A parent, a friend, a co-worker, a manager. Each time of the day you fulfill a different role. How do the other’s see you? Do your kids see you as a parent, or as a friend? Do your co-workers see you as a hard worker, or asContinue reading “Personal Branding”
ASTONISH ME!
ASTONISH ME! I enjoyed reading Paul Arden’s “It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be”, lots of little lessons I learnt from it, and this was the most triking one. Back then, I printed it out and hung it over my desk at work. Last month, I showed it toContinue reading “ASTONISH ME!”
Story telling, personifying and no products featured
Great video by P&G where they tell the story of how moms support their kids in growing up and grow to being Olympic athletes. The story shows that moms are enabled to be there for their kids, because of P&G. Great marketing!
What’s happening in marketing land in 2014?
great infographic by Offerpop
Crowd funding teaches us about language!
Crowd funding teaches us about language! A recent study from researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology found that the language used in Kickstarter campaigns affected the likelihood of a project meeting its funding goal. The study analyzed more than 45,000 Kickstarter efforts and found that certain phrases were often linked with successful campaigns. Could weContinue reading “Crowd funding teaches us about language!”
Why do we enjoy work so much??
Why do we enjoy work so much?? At work ou get instant feedback and, oftentimes, instant gratification in the form of raises, promotions, new contracts, or general approbation. The arc of family life is different. In the moment, it can be banal, boring, or discouraging. Read more to find out how it works 🙂
Up for a new job? Where to go?!
Up for a new job? Where to go?! Having a wide variety of employers can make workers seem well-rounded, but too much moving around can also make them appear less desirable, new research shows. So, how do you do decide if you’re going to leave your company or not?
