Human Resources 101

I read the eDragou blog for his productivity and mind-mapping posts. He is currently running a contest with a free license for MindManager 6 as the prize –a $349.00 value.
To enter the contest, you have to create a resume using a mind map. (If you’re not familiar with the concept, you can read this entry [...]

Bad boy pastry chef Duff Goldman describes his employees and work environment

There’s a Seth Godin article in the Guardian on being remarkable. As I read through his 10 points, few jump up and smack me on the head. I realize things I have been doing for five and six and seven years were remarkable then, but are now just ordinary.
Personally, resting on my laurels is a whole lot [...]

Human resource executives say that diversity in the workplace can have a number of benefits, including improved understanding of the marketplace, enhanced creativity and problem-solving ability in teams, and better use of talent. But social science research is mixed on whether diversity does indeed have a positive effect on work-group performance or not. So what’s [...]

Curt Rosengren has put together a free introductory Wild About Work! ™ audio course. With this course, you get:

6 installments totalling nearly an hour of mp3 audio packed with insights on finding passion in your career that you can start putting to work today.
Daily delivery of a link to a new installment.
A transcript of [...]

How do you reach your true potential? In this article, David H. Lyman lists 8 keys that are necessary for success.

Passion
Ability to accept a risk
High Self-esteem
Persistence
Being nice to work with
Who you know
Master your craft
Talent

Read, The 8 Keys to Success: An Essay And Thoughts on What It Takes To Reach Your True Potential

Do you find you come up with good work-related ideas at times when you are in the un-work zone? Maya posts some thoughts:
“You might have experienced this kind of so-called associative thinking while in the shower, chopping up onions or getting your hair done. It’s the kind of “eureka” moment you can’t really encounter while [...]