Whereas other specialists know one subject deeply, one of the single best things about (most) librarians in my view is that we tend to be people who have a shallow but wide knowledge about a massive range of topics – politics, technology, pop culture, science, religion – and that curiosity about the world and other […]
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Wisdom Wednesday – The Ultimate Power Move
I didn’t actually find this through a polygamy account (not that there’s anything wrong with that!) but the sentiment holds – the best way to lead a more authentic, unashamed life is to try to live without secrets but instead being transparent, open and unconcerned with others who try to control you.
Wisdom Wednesday – Is Your Organization A Downtown Calcutta Environment?
@jessicakriegel Culture is a smell test – it can either energize or exhaust you. ?? organizationalculture employeeengagement workenvironment leadership motivation productivity teamwork employeeperformance inspiration mindset business success FontainebleauForest Calcutta ? original sound – Dr. Jessica Kriegel – Dr. Jessica Kriegel
Wisdom Wednesday – I Think One of the Worst Feelings Is…
@go_hiking_ That is definitely one of the worst feelings ? #waterfall #waterfalls #hikingoftiktok #hikers #hikingadventures #hiking #ithaca ? original sound – Farbsy
Wisdom Wednesday – Everything Is Fake
But some are better at pretending than others… @courtney..johnson Everything is fake. If you can’t admit that, you aren’t ready to level up your career ? ???? Our systems, our jobs, our entire societal framework— it’s all just a collective agreement, a shared illusion that we’ve collectively bought into. If we choose to stop believing […]
Wisdom Wednesday – The Best Follow-Up Question A Manager Can Ask
@pursuitofhappening The best follow-up question a manager can ask an employee who comes to them with an issue or a question is… “Are you bringing this to me… 1) for me to do something about it, 2) for me to give you advice, 3) or just for me to listen?” #Inverted #manager #employee #corporateculture #goodbosses […]
Wisdom Wednesday – Desperate People Make Ideal Workers
It’s an absolute sickness of our society that so many owners and managers make their employees desperate by giving casual or part-time hours (but expecting total availability), no or limited benefits, and giving no consideration to factors beyond the workplace – childcare concerns, vehicle availability, even the impact of sudden unexpected expenses – in how […]
Wisdom Wednesday – For A Culture To Change, Leaders Modeling The Desired Behaviour Is The Only Thing That Works
I’m reminded of a former colleague from when I worked in the HR unit who said “What makes you think leaders *want* a healthy workplace culture?” @theclwill Talk of Culture change is just Noise #leadership #leadertok #management #culturechange ? original sound – Chris Williams – Chris Williams
Wisdom Wednesday – Top 50 Worst Corporate Jargon Phrases (Top Five)
NGL, I lose a tiny bit of respect for people when I hear them use these phrases. (Of course, I also lose a tiny bit of respect for 50-year old English majors who use emoji speak abbreviations like “NGL”!) 😉 @courageousleadership Replying to @Keith Overbay here you go! Top 5 worst corporate jargon phrases ? […]