The importance of feedback is emphasized in this article. Another important aspect is of course when people use the feedback given to them in order to change or tweak whatever it is they are working on (a project, presentation, or improving the self).
In this fantastic Inc. article, “[Matthew] Prince told Inc.’s Jeff Haden why checking egos at the door ensures that the quality of an idea – not a person’s rank- always wins.” Matthew Prince, co-founder of the highly successful CloudFlare, says, “we will always focus on what employees do, not on whom they manage.” The idea Continue Reading »
This article from Inc tells how David and Tom Kelley compare creative thinking and risk taking to karaoke. Tom says, “I am going to get up and sing in front of my friends. I’m willing to take this big risk because you’re going to get up and sing next. We’re all in this together…In the Continue Reading »
This article provides questions we should all ask ourselves before volunteering. These questions ask us to think of what we are passionate about, what services we can offer, and which organizations would best suit our interests and abilities. There are also questions to ask the organization when looking to become involved in volunteering there. Check Continue Reading »
This eye-opening article written by Toby Klein, shows us that underestimating the willpower and ideas of teenagers, is a big mistake. “We are scrutinized for trying to color this world and make it our own, yet we’re also condemned for leaving things as they are. And as a Jewish teenager trying to stay afloat Continue Reading »
October is not only a month for helping out the homeless, but it is also National Bullying Prevention Month! This site provides numerous tools and resources for preventing bullying. As the slogan goes, “Bullying ends with you.” We should all take this to heart and seek out ways in which we can actively end bullying Continue Reading »
Now that it’s October and the colder months are upon us, there is a new initiative to help out our local homeless neighbors. Socktober is a campaign to collect socks and donate them to local shelters this month. At the link provided you can find all of the info about Socktober. To find a local Continue Reading »
In this article, the relationships between principals and teachers as well as between the teachers themselves, are brought to the table and discussed. Potential power struggles and the teacher’s accountability for individual students over school-wide activities, leads to lack of initiative to take charge in other areas. With communication and new models of leadership Continue Reading »
In this Huffington Post article, the power of influence is discussed and three CEOs give their advice on how to have successful social influence in terms of zoning in on a target audience and being a credible source of information that is relevant to people. Take a look at the article here and Continue Reading »
This article begins with emphasizing that, “On Sukkot we reap what we have planted. We celebrate community. There is great potential in working together – whether cooperating, coordinating, or collaborating.” It continues with “ten principles” for successful collaboration which we can all benefit from in many facets of our daily lives.
