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Samuli
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Thanks for mentioning Cheri!
I am running a foreign sales office with no walls (not even cubicles) and no doors. I need to have all confidential discussions outside the office. That's far from ideal situation.
Cubicles and Productivity
Do you work in a cubicle or noisy office environment? Sound expert Julian Treasure says that open office plans reduce productivity by over 60%. You can see the short video here: I used to do HR in a cubicle, believe it or not. Nothing like having a deep conversation with a manager who...
Great video - just had a meeting today about withdran autonomy and need to start planning carrots for next year. Makes me think the discussion again.
And great face-lift for your site!
Financial Incentives - Do they Motivate?
I was forwarded this video by a friend. It's a fascinating look into when money changes behavior, and when it doesn't.
Coaching can only help you if you are willing to learn and change.
All learning leads to nothing when people don’t change their thoughts and actions (read: behavior).
http://managerstoolbox.blogspot.com/2008/10/coaching.html
I should spend less time reading interesting blogs and sites.
Why is Self-Motivation so Difficult?
I was a bit saddened a while back to see one of the managers I had worked with slipping back into an old and destructive pattern of behavior. Something that we had worked on, struggled with, and eventually triumphed over has made an insidious comeback. So I sighed internally, and I'm watching ...
Hi Garr,
Thank you - Kiitos!
For over a year I have promoted your book to my friends and colleagues in Finland after your book and presentation changed the way I see, create and deliver presentations.
Portuguese & Finnish PZ books now available
The Presentation Zen book is now out in about 13 languages other than English. Portuguese and Finnish versions have just been been released. Apresentação Zen: Idéias Simples Sobre O Design de Apresentações e Performances I have a couple of copies of the Portuguese version of PZ. The Alta Books ...
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