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"Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing."
~ Thomas Jefferson
"Even if you fall on your face, you're still moving forward."
~ Victor Kiam
"Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight."
~ Henry R. Luce
"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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Greetings!
School is almost out and students will soon be heading off to Summer Camps- sports, music, film, computer camps etc. Summer camp for baby boomers was really like camping - an opportunity to leave behind the comforts of home for two weeks to rough it in the woods. Under not always the most pleasant of conditions, real development and learning took place - the development of life skills such as socialization skills -engaging with diverse groups of kids from all walks of life; survivor skills - coping with the night-time prankster, the new bully on the block, not to mention, mosquitoes on steroids and poison ivy; self-confidence - trying out new activities and skills with kids you knew you would never see again.
These camps still exist. However, youth today, especially in the cities, are more likely to attend a day camp in a subject area that is related to a passion; some kids will take remedial classes to upgrade their marks (and pass to the next grade). Regardless of the camp, the dynamics of a newly-formed group of kids at camp is fascinating to observe. The confident types emerge quickly as leaders but with time and one-on-one attention, the quieter, more reserved kids also develop into strong leadership contenders. As your kids head off to camp, remind them that leaders from all industries and vocations are representative of people from diverse cultural groups and temperaments.
It is about finding the right culture fit- sort of like finding the right summer camp experience.
In other news, you can now find me on facebook. Click here to see my new profile.
Enjoy this issue of talent talk.
Cheers, Rebecca |
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Employee Management Techniques
 With an upturn in the economy, more companies are planning on hiring additional employees. Many will be college aged students, young and fresh out of school. Most are eager and ready to jump into the workforce. Even more are grateful to have secured a job while the economy takes its time recovering. As an employer, what are your techniques when it comes to training and managing a new team of employees, especially the younger generation?
Characteristics of the Younger Working Generation
Before you can begin effectively managing your new employees, you must come to an understanding of what makes them tick and what motivates them to work to their fullest potential. You may be wondering why this is an important step in management. The answer is simple. If you properly manage your employees, especially across generations, they will work harder and produce a better result which in the long run nets you a better profit. Click here to read the entire article... |
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Teaching Employees How To Deal With Emotions In The Workplace
Good or bad and whether we like it or not, emotions are abundant in the workplace. There has always been some question as to why employees behave a certain way while at work and now there is an explanation. Emotion and mood greatly affect how one behaves. Recently, it has come to light how important it is know and understand the distinction among the two. Why? As an employer, your bottom line is to run a successful business and make a profit. Learning how to recognize and deflate an emotionally saturated situation will only benefit your bottom line.
Emotions are classified as being temporary and often intense by nature encompassing a full spectrum of feelings ranging from fear, anxiety, sadness and happiness. Often, the first three on the spectrum lead to feelings of anger. Anger leads to poor workplace behavior which is often experienced on different levels by males and females. Click here to read the entire article... |
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Exceptional Leaders... Are Outrageously Positive
Research has shown that being positive and reacting positively yields better results in every aspect. Exceptional Leaders know that being positive pays big dividends. Moods are contagious.
Some leaders default to what's wrong. Their first response to new ideas is "no." They sort for the negatives, i.e. what's wrong, what's flawed, what's missing, and what won't work. This approach has some value; however, it is valuable only after the positives have been mined, and in the context of consciously playing the devil's advocate.
In looking for what is right, what could work and what is working, the Exceptional Leader balances out the negative and critical approaches. The ratio should be 5 or 6 times positive for one negative.
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