We don’t innovate here. Hearing those words changed my entire work outlook. Those words also sent a meeting off the rails and into the back corner to be dusted off later. It’s not something you expect to hear someone say. Why would you? Companies are supposed to be forward thinking and reaching towards the [...]
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Mon, January 4 2010 » Development, Growth, Innovation, leadership » No Comments
Every company should have a set of CORE rules. These rules will define a company. Breaking one of these core rules is grounds for mocking heckling and jeering, as well as immediate dismissal. Companies should give prospective job seekers these rules in the interview process as a kind of introduction to the company.
Rule 1 should [...]
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Mon, December 28 2009 » Development, Growth, Innovation, Interview, leadership » No Comments
Questions come from where you least expect it. Being able to answer those questions is what will define the tone for the rest of the conversation.
Yesterday Meet Minneapolis had a 3 hour workshop for some of its employees dealing with customer service. To facilitate the workshop Meet Minneapolis brought in Tom LaForce. During the break [...]
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Wed, November 4 2009 » Development, Growth, Social Media, leadership » 1 Comment
MISSING: Geek/Developer/Creative TRUST!
I’m missing something and I’m hoping you all can help me find it. It’s gender neutral. It speaks with a passion for what it believes in. People call it Geeks, Nerds, Artsy, Modern, Thoughtful, Innovative, Brilliant & Disruptive to name a few things. It looks for an outlet for its passion.
If you know [...]
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Fri, October 23 2009 » Development, Growth, Innovation, leadership » No Comments