Motivation is defined as the general desire or willingness of someone to do something. That’s a pretty simple definition, yet it’s one of the more elusive traits to cultivate in ourselves as well as others. He talks about popular advice that he’s found to be “Not wrong as in a ‘little bit off’ or ‘not quite right.’ …
Even if you’re the boss, telling people what to do just doesn’t work anymore. Simply directing a team to do something may still be one of the most common leadership styles, but leading by authority often falls short in today’s egalitarian workplace. Whether it’s your family, your division, or your Tencap tennis team, getting someone …
Twenty years ago you couldn’t pick up a business periodical without seeing Jack Welch, former CEO of GE, on the cover, in a quote, or being featured in some way. Jack Welch Though he’s been retired from GE since 2004, he’s hasn’t really been retired. He maintains a busy schedule of writing, speaking and consulting …
Let’s face it, there’s no getting rid of stress. But there are ways to reduce its corrosive effects on our mind and body. photo credit: Fall Morning via photopin(license) We know that stress produces neurochemicals of cortisol and epinephrine which, when produced in large quantities, can cause physical and mental ailments that add up fast: …
Tim Russert was one of the best when it came to interviewing and reporting on U.S. Presidents, Senators, and world leaders, yet had the common sense and kindness to write fondly about his modest upbringing in Buffalo, New York, in his 2004 book “Big Russ & Me.” In the book, he writes about the hard work, steadiness …
Jason Fried isn’t shy about his disdain for meetings. In fact, one of his chapters in “Rework” is dedicated to condemning meetings but he then goes on to share tips for making them better: The worst interruptions of all are meetings. Here’s why: They’re usually about words and abstract concepts, not real things. They usually convey an …
Jason Fried Customers are great. Fans are cool. But the best companies have audiences. Jason Fried proves it with “Rework” , his wonderfully simple book on building a world-class company. Fried doesn’t spend millions on PR and marketing, he gains attention with good ideas. He writes them down and shares them through his blog, books, tweets, …
Jason Fried It’s easy to chase the next big thing. it’s exciting and thrilling, and it also means you can set aside the boring stuff for a while. In “Rework” by Jason Fried, he makes the point that chasing the next big thing can also cause you to take your eye off the ball, your customers, …
It’s graduation time and commencement speakers around the country are giving advice, inspiration and perspective on what it takes to succeed and be happy. Dicky Fox, the “late, great mentor” of Jerry Maguire from the movie of the same name, may have been a fictitious character but I think he would have made an excellent …
Jason Fried Change of any kind can be controversial. Even the smallest changes can provoke big reactions. New features, new policies, new places and new people often cause knee-jerk reactions and undo irrationality. It’s normal, and it should be expected. But if you make it through that first rough week, things should settle down. Jason …
