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Creating a Culture that Recognizes “Originals”
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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
He was sharing some of the interesting findings from his new book, Originals. think like most of us, Adam initially expected that the nonconformists at the center of the book- the ones driving innovation and upturning the status quo- would be passionate and risk-taking types. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! How does your organization recognize cultural contribution?
Praise is an Essential Skill for New Managers
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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Books Social Recognition First-time managers leadership lessons praiseBy Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Praising conversations are a key tool for new managers across generations, improving their capacity for communication and relationship building. The value of praise is immense. It also turns out that these leadership skills built through conversations stand the test of time.
3 Challenges for Creating Authentic Engagement
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JANUARY 11, 2016
This immediately reminded me of a poignant example that we discuss in our book, The Power of Thanks. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! One quote from that article really jumped out at me. “Of course, this [creating authentic engagement] is more challenging than doing things by rote: challenging for the employee and challenging for the manager.”. Why is it so hard?
What really hurts productivity?
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MARCH 25, 2016
which is one of the many books in my current reading list. By Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Inadvertently placing unnecessary rules on employee behavior, instead of offering more freedom, can hurt productivity. couple of days ago, I wrote a post that addressed some recent research on the negative impact that corporate award programs can have on firm productivity.
The Surprising Connection Between Millennials, Culture, and Growth
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Recognition, from Culture to Practice!
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APRIL 26, 2016
We’ve been refining this with our customers for years, codified in our book The Power of Thanks. Books Culture Management Culture of Appreciation Employee Engagement Measuring Recognition & ROI Power of Thanks Social Recognition Strategic Recognition & Company Values WorkHuman appreciation company culture organization culture recognitionBy Traci Pesch. It’s our passion.
The Power of Thanks Named Silver Medalist in Axiom Business Book Awards
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MARCH 27, 2015
– Awards are wonderful to receive, but it’s what we learn from them that has even more value. I am honored and pleased to announce that our latest book, The Power of Thanks , continues to earn accolades and win awards. Of course, I do hope you’ll read the entire book. Books Axiom Business Book Awards power of thanks WorkHuman by Derek Irvine.
To Change Organization Culture You Must Change This First
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MARCH 18, 2016
Culture has been a topic of this blog , our books , and the WorkHuman movemen t many times. by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – All organizational change rides on changing the daily behaviors of the humans first. Company culture. What is it? What does it do? How How can you change it or at least manipulate it? in Strategy + Business. What is organizational culture? Need additional proof?
The Power of Thanks * Read All about It in Our Latest Book
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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
” In 2014, I worked on many inspiring and challenging projects, but one I am particularly proud of released today – our newest book, The Power of Thanks: How Social Recognition Empowers Employees and Creates a Best Place to Work. As Eric has said about the book: “ The Power of Thanks is more than just the title of the book. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This!
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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In his book Work Rules!, 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). Here, in Part 1, we describe why.
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Trends in Work Environments: Finding the Balance to WorkHuman
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APRIL 22, 2015
There’s an art and science to this discussed in much greater detail in the book linked above.). by Traci Pesch. Recognize This! Benefits for some can be perceived as detractors by others. Finding the balance to serve all is key. As part of my work, I get involved with many different customers across a wide variety of industries, located around the world. On-site doctors and dentists.
What GE, Accenture, Adobe and Microsoft Have in Common
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AUGUST 18, 2015
That’s Eric Mosley’s message in his book The Crowdsourced Performance Review ) – we need both the informal and formal, manager-driven and employee-empowered. Books Performance Management WorkHuman annual review feedback GE performance reviewby Lynette Silva. Recognize This! This month, Derek Irvine (our chief blogger here on Recognize This! This is very interesting.
Core Values Leads to Increased Engagement Resulting in Bottom-line Results
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FEBRUARY 9, 2015
In the first chapter of The Power of Thanks , Eric Mosley and I introduce a very important concept that is a foundational principle of the book: “At the heart of great corporate successes and failures is a single observable phenomenon: the behaviors and values that constitute a company’s culture largely determine its fate.”. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! That is a powerful finding.
3 Lessons on the Power of Thanks on Vacation
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MAY 27, 2015
Books Culture of Appreciation Social Recognition appreciation gratitude power of thanks recognitionby Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Appreciation and gratitude for others are powerful forces that are always at work, if we choose to notice them. Last week I enjoyed my first “real” vacation in many years. It was wonderful! However, I can’t just switch off my Power of Thanks gene.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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In his book Work Rules!, 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). Here, in Part 1, we describe why.
2 WorkHuman Lessons from the NFL
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AUGUST 10, 2016
You could call me a football fan if, by “fan,” you mean I sit and a read book next to my husband while he watches the Patriots game. by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Working more human requires we allow our humans to be fully themselves, inside and outside work. But I seem to have picked up more than I realized by this fan-through-proximity method. They let you be you.’”.
Assume Your Inner Super Hero to Achieve Your Best Self
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DECEMBER 14, 2015
Yesterday, I was watching CBS Sunday Morning and listened to social psychologist and Harvard Business School professor Amy Cuddy explain the research behind her new book “Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges.” by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Our physical presence communicates far more about our humanness than we realize. Do you hear it? Whose voice do you hear?
WorkHuman Wednesday: Join the Movement May 9-11, 2016
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OCTOBER 7, 2015
Book your ticket: Orlando World Center Marriott, Florida. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Find out what it means to truly WorkHuman. Join us in Orlando to learn more or to share your knowledge. What is WorkHuman? Yes, it’s an event, but that is just one facet of very large diamond. What does that mean practically? Read the full descriptors and extra tips.). Save the date: May 9-11, 2016.
This Is Why We Need More Romance in Business
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Books Culture of Appreciation Power of Thanks WorkHumanby Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Deep, personal connections with others is what makes us human. How connected are you? No, I mean how really connected are you? To actual people, not Facebook friends or Twitter followers. I ask because this is a growing and troubling illusion in our ever more hyper-connected state. Register here.
3 Things I’m Grateful For at Work
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FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Recognize This! – You can’t gain the benefits of gratitude unless you are willing to be more grateful in the first place. I am thrilled with the availability of our newest book, The Power of Thanks. Whether you’re of a more philosophical bent or a “show me the data” type, you can glean valuable insight and information from the book. by Lynette Silva. magazine. Are you grateful person?
Rules of Enchantment to Bring More Romance to Work (the HR-Approved Way)
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JULY 17, 2015
The panelists were all authors of tremendous books on various elements of what it means to bring our humanity to work as well as how to notice and support our own human needs to bring our best selves to work every day. Books Employee Engagement Employee Motivation WorkHuman Brigid Shulte love your work romance at work Tim Leberechtby Lynette Silva. read my review here ).
Compensation Cafe: What Irrational Humans Get Right
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Seriously, a book I enjoy is Dan Ariely’s Predictably Irrational.). by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — By giving away to others, we reap far more for ourselves. Did you know humans are irrational? Shocking, I know. She references research that shows employees are happier and more productive when they “share their bonuses with coworkers and charities.”
You Asked: Answering Your Questions about The Power of Thanks (Part 2)
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APRIL 12, 2015
Continuing on my last post , below are the remaining questions asked in our recent webinar about our new book, The Power of Thanks. Books Culture Management Culture of Appreciation Events & Webinars Social Recognition Strategic Recognition & Company Values employee recognition power of thanks webinar by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Download a recording of the webinar.).
Compensation Cafe: Why Work Is More than a Paycheck
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JULY 14, 2015
In this post, I shared a new parody version of the book – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (As an Adult). While a parody, I think there’s some truth in this book. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Work can and should be more than a means to a paycheck. The benefits to us as individuals accrete exponentially with such an outlook. ” In any situation. At all.
5 Lessons for Values-Based Leadership from Harry Kraemer
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JUNE 20, 2016
Harry, former chairman and CEO of Baxter International and current professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management MBA program, shared insights on how to be a better leader from his new book From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership. by Lynette Silva. Understand the Key Characteristics of Leaders. Think Globally.
Why We Must Bring More Romance to Work
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APRIL 23, 2015
Today, I’m continuing my series of book reviews in preparation for the WorkHuman panel with the authors on “Unexpected Innovations: Changing How We Think about a Human Workplace.” (Be sure to register and use blog code DIBLOG100 for a $100 discount.). In my review of his book, I’d like to start at the end – the Acknowledgements. by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Now, I love them.
Overcoming the “Overwhelm” – A Book Review and Encouragement in the Midst of “Busy”
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MAY 7, 2015
Finding true balance between work, love and play makes us all more productive, happy, and healthy. I can’t remember the last “business” book that made me ride a roller-coaster of emotion as I read, unable to put it down. Overwhelmed is a well-written, compelling, research- and story-driven book that kept me hooked from the opening page. by Lynette Silva. Recognize This!
5 Reasons Surprise Matters (and how to embrace it)
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APRIL 16, 2015
As I prepare for the session, I’m absorbing their books. So for the next four weeks, I’ll be sharing a book review from each author. greatly enjoyed this book and took away many personal life learnings. 1) Embracing Surprise Is Important – Surprise is, in a way, all about giving up control. by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Surprises happens. love my job. Seriously.).
Many Thanks for 2015: Favorite Posts
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DECEMBER 31, 2015
2015 also saw the launch of our newest book, The Power of Thanks. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — WorkHuman, The Power of Thanks, and many more exciting developments from 2015 lead to a promising 2016 to come. 2015 has been a whirlwind year of exciting launches and new beginnings. As we look forward to 2016, I’m pausing to look back at some favorite 2015 RecognizeThis!
We Really Aren’t Working as Hard as We Say We Are
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JUNE 19, 2015
In her excellent book Overwhelmed , Brigid Schulte pointed to research showing that, in terms of work actually produced, French workers (who work 35 hour weeks) are more productive than US workers. Check out the links at the bottom of this post for reviews of the panelists’ books.). WorkHuman Panelist Book Reviews. by Lynette Silva. We have a problem at work. We are messy.
The Mark of a True Leader: Generosity
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MAY 7, 2015
Today on the Compensation Cafe blog I shared this insight from Jack Welch, who is on tour promoting his newest book, The Real-Life MBA: Your No-BS Guide to Winning the Game, Building a Team, and Growing Your Career. by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Leaders always put the needs of others first, a true mark of generosity. What makes a real leader? You need to love to give bonuses.
The Power of Thanks * 33Voices Interview
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MAY 20, 2015
Recently, I was honored to be asked to share more about the book with Moe Abdou, founder of 33Voices, a website dedicated to “a global conversation about things that matter in business and in life.” Books Social Recognition 33voices employee recognition power of thanksby Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Interview Audio link. When were you last thanked yourself?
“The Seventh Sense” – A Book Review and Thoughts on Humanity in the Age of Networks
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Leaders must help ensure we retain our humanity as we become at once more connected and more secure. I’ve just finished a book that’s possibly frightened me more than the Exorcist. What’s the book? picked up this book after seeing it listed by four CEOs in a McKinsey article on “What CEOs are reading.”. Trust is another through-line in the book. by Lynette Silva.
Time Management: A Book Review
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DECEMBER 29, 2015
This year my commitment to time management and its myriad benefits was renewed by Kevin Kruse’s latest book, 15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management. I’m sure many readers of this blog have also read blogs, articles and other insights on how to manage time, which is one reason I appreciate Kevin’s book. Books book review Kevin Kruse time management
Extraordinary Humans * Why Michael J. Fox Makes Work Human
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MARCH 11, 2016
Just look at the titles of his books – his first memoir, Lucky Man , and his most recent offering, Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist. It’s this last book that I find particularly fascinating – to quote the book summary: “Always Looking Up is a memoir of this last decade, told through the critical themes of Michael’s life: work, politics, faith, and family.
10 of the Best Business Books to Read This Summer
Switch and Shift
JULY 5, 2016
Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council share with you their suggestions for the best business books to read this summer. Read More» The post 10 of the Best Business Books to Read This Summer appeared first on Switch & Shift. Books Business Leadership Blog Best Business Books book suggestions summer reading list
7 Books for the New Business Leader to Add to Their Reading List
Blogging 4 Jobs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Something I’ve always done whenever I have taken a new job or consulting gig has been to immerse myself in books. need strategies not quick fixes, and I really want to tap into the information, resources, case studies and conversations that go beyond 3,000 words of an e-book. One of my girlfriends, Jen Terry is on pace to read 100 books this year. How Google Works.
Best Books for Developing Your Leaders
ATD Human Capital
AUGUST 30, 2016
During ATD’s Creating Leadership Development Programs Certificate program, talent development professionals often ask me to recommend the best books for developing leaders in this VUCA age. There are many excellent books available. Both lists of books should meet your needs. New York: Avery Books, 2015. Designing Your Leadership Program. Biech, Elaine. Bruce, Anne.
Intelligent Leadership (Book Review)
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Awhile back I reviewed the book Talent Leadership by John Mattone and really liked it. I was able to get a copy of the author’s latest book , Intelligent Leadership: What You Need to Know to Unlock Your Full Potential, and enjoyed it as well. Speaking of growing, Mattone uses a phrase early in the book that sticks out to me. Check out other book reviews here.
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