Accountable at Work

The connectedness that is an essential element of a Generation X worker’s life can become a distraction and liability on the job. We all know that unacceptable work behavior can be displayed by any generation as well. As mentioned in an earlier post about Work Ethic, we’re talking about very important basics like showing up [...]

Work Ethic

Dr. Paul White describes the characteristics of a “good worker” in “What is a “Good Work Ethic” Really?” In “Teaching Young People to Work,” he says that business owners are looking for someone who will: (a) show up (that is, they actually come to work); (b) show up on time; and (c) listen to [...]

Discovery of the Day

Most Popular Articles of 2006 at Harvard Business School Working Knowledge.

Quiet Leadership

Booknotes on “Quiet Leadership” by David Rock.
Pathways in our brains are formed as connections are made through our experiences. Attempts to change those pathways are difficult and often ineffective. A more effective way to improve performance is to create new connections. The best way to learn is to make connections yourself. To form new connections, [...]

Unforgettable Customer Service

When our three-hole punch at work stopped punching effectively (meaning it took super-human strength applied to a single sheet of paper for it to make a few holes) I took it for a trip to our local office supply store. I enquired whether it would be cost-effective to replace the three cutter pieces, or if [...]

Leadership Skills

I’m sure these Notes on Leadership Skills are based on something I read, unfortunately I neglected to write down the source. If anyone recognizes it, please let me know!

SKILLS

Take responsibility

Elicit cooperation

Listen

Other’s needs

Learning

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Physical

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Financial

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1. LEARNING-RESPONSIBILITY
Ability to: take on extra projects, self-motivated learning
2. LEARNING-COOPERATION
Ask for help, thank for help
3. LEARNING-LISTENING
Give full attention
4. [...]

Free Articles at Informit

I happened across a four part article “What It Takes to Be a Good Leader” by Ken Blanchard, based on the book “The Leader Within.” It’s one of the “most popular” articles at Informit.com. There are also a number of articles here written by Richard Templar, author of “The Rules of Life” and “The Rules [...]

Listening Skills

“Studies show that we’re distracted or preoccupied during about 75 percent of our conversations.”
Have you really been listening lately? Increase your listening skills with these 7 Listening Techniques. Stop, Listen and Learn is the other half of the article by Robin Westen at Family Circle.

Who Are You? Part Two of Discover U

Each day start with writing the topic of the day on top of a new sheet as you continue the journey of self-discovery. In part one you discovered your heroes. Today you will explore your strengths. SWOT analysis is a planning tool to clarify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Think about what you are good [...]

Top ten blogs on time management

Updated 8/15/2006
I’m revising my list to reflect new sites I’ve discovered. And if you count, there may be more than ten! I’m going to work on a new separate list for life management and change the title of this one to only time management.
There are many great sites dedicated to exploring ways to use time [...]