Do you work for, or know of, an Arizona organization that deserves to be recognized for its positive workplace practices? If so, below is a link to more information about the American Psychological Association's 2012 awards.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Friday, February 11, 2011
A class act ...
While driving around the metro area, I've been listening to The Dale Carnegie Class Act System - a set of 6 CDs from Dale Carnegie Training. What I love about this series is being reminded of the little things that make a big difference in:
- how we present ourselves to others
- how we form positive relationships/friendships
- how others perceive us
- how others perceive us
Some reviews of The Dale Carnegie Class Act System stated that the information is "too basic" or simply re-marketing former Carnegie materials, but I disagree. I think that the stories and insights included in the program offer information we need to hear in different ways so that we continue to fine tune our behavior and make positive, incremental changes with regard to concepts that we intellectually accept but do not regularly implement in our everyday lives.
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So, if you spend time in your car and/or you keep more than music on an mp3/Ipod, I recommend spending some time with these CDs/wav files. They are enjoyable and worthwhile.
Thank you, Dale Carnegie Training ~
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Share your talents, she dances ...
expressionist and entrepreneur ...
she shares her talent with all.
For those strolling along the boardwalk near Seaport Village in San Diego, this generous woman offers a mesmerizing dance to beautiful music. She has an open basket in case you choose to support her, but even if you don't - the other basket is open and offers you a scroll; the little piece of parchment reads ...
When I stand before God at the end of my life,
I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left,
and could say,
I used everything you gave me.
Erma Bombeck
Regardless of the job market, there is always somewhere to share our talents. And, when we do we are likely to discover a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment. Even if we are not ready to move to San Diego with our own outdoor performances, there may be many more venues for our talent than we have considered so far.
How would you feel doing what you do best?
Imagine ... where could you share you and your talents next?
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Monday, May 17, 2010
The 4th generation of Six Sigma
Last week I attended a presentation by Dr. Mike Vandermark of Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Vandermark, Dr. Mikel Harry and key colleagues (Sandra Harry, MBA; Connie Januzzi; Drew Lehman) made one of their first public appearances since launching The Great Discovery.
If Dr. Harry's name sounds familiar, it is because he is considered the key architect of Six Sigma: the quality-plus-more-program that originated at Motorola and changed the way many of the world's leading companies do business. Dr. Harry is calling The Great Discovery "the fourth generation of Six Sigma".
Leadership was not directly addressed with earlier versions of Six Sigma and becoming a Black Belt still requires diving into a complex world of schematics and statistics, but ... there are two contrasts that make this fourth generation intriguing:
1) it embraces the human element necessary for success
2) the simplicity and clarity of this systems approach can be grasped and applied to developing world class success by kids and Fortune 100 CEOs alike
When a process like The Great Discovery is combined with an an expert coach and a motivated client ready to engage in their definition of "progress", successes are sure to follow.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
T Manager
In a recent issue of SHRM, the magazine of the Society for Human Resource Management, one article described the current and future need for "T-shaped managers". According to Morten Hansen, T-shaped managers deliver impressive results within their unit (vertical part of the T) and also contribute across departments (the horizontal aspect of the T).
To be a great T manager, Hansen says that one must be able to:
1) view work from your perspective and others'
2) know your area
3) know other areas
4) develop networks with colleagues, collaborate and influence without power/rank/finances
Hansen also states that the current times demand our attention be on shared results and not just our own performance. And, while we already have enough pop management terms bombarding us on the bestseller lists, I enjoyed pondering this one with its vertical and horizontal integration of results, individualism and collectivism.
For more information, google "Morten T Hansen University of California Berkeley". Yes, his middle name just happens to begin with "T" :)
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Want to think?
In psychology classes, we often talk about critical thinking. Today after teaching one my sections at Estrella Mountain Community College, I walked to the campus cafe for a cold drink and glanced at a poster decorated with this quote:
"If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you. But if you really make them think, they'll hate you."
~ Don Marquis
I believe there is truth in what Don Marquis suggests. We may find fault with those who challenge our thinking because we blame them for the discomfort we are feeling. What if we embrace that discomfort as an opportunity for growth? What if we allow our thinking to expand and become more complex/sophisticated thanks to the person who challenges us?
Want to think?
photo: the gray matter of a skate park
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
... a time to learn!
Based on on a recent poll published through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 55% of human resource professionals agree that workers entering the job market over the next 10 years will lack competencies needed to make them successful in the dynamic workplace. This may be an ideal time for all of us to learn new skills and prepare for successful economic futures.
Some of the skills we should consider building include: adaptability & flexibility, critical thinking & problem solving, professionalism & work ethic, teamwork & collaboration, maximizing cultural competence & identifying opportunities of diversity and applying technology. These skills can be gained through formal and informal learning opportunities.
Would any of these topics of learning be of interest to you as you prepare for your ideal future? Is it ... a time to learn?
photo: remember when you first learned to ride a bike? At first, it was a challenge but the reward was great! And, once you learned to ride the bike, you were ready to take on even more growth opportunities ~
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Some of the skills we should consider building include: adaptability & flexibility, critical thinking & problem solving, professionalism & work ethic, teamwork & collaboration, maximizing cultural competence & identifying opportunities of diversity and applying technology. These skills can be gained through formal and informal learning opportunities.
Would any of these topics of learning be of interest to you as you prepare for your ideal future? Is it ... a time to learn?
photo: remember when you first learned to ride a bike? At first, it was a challenge but the reward was great! And, once you learned to ride the bike, you were ready to take on even more growth opportunities ~
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This post is based, in part, on information published on http://www.shrm.org/
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