Food For Thought – April 2012
From a number of GREAT bloggers and authors I read, here are a few snippets of thought provoking insights – straight from my feed reader. Note: Important take-aways marked in bold+italics.
Michael Wade on “What Managers Can Learn from Novelists”
“Recognize that life is not a novel. At least, not in most cases. The most powerful characters in life are the quiet heroes who support families, meet obligations, hone skills, and fulfill civic duties. The same is true in the workplace. Your most important employees are not the charismatic home run hitters. They are your base hitters who, although devoid of drama, win ball games.”
Nicholas Bate suggests, “Spend Time With The Best”
“The best will remind you that nothing’s guaranteed but more is predictable when you take responsibility for you career rather than leaving it to your CEO, take responsibility for you life rather than leaving it to a smooth-talking politician and start reading every day. Hang out with the best. Listen to the best. Read the best.”
Wally Bock knows “Where Greatness Lives”
“Like great companies, great business teams are excited about the work they do. Foster excitement in the work. Revel in it.”
Dan Pink shares “50 Centuries of Work = 5 Important Lessons”. One of them below:
“Choose a career for the intrinsic rewards, not the financial ones.”
Chris Guillebeau thinks, “It’s Not the Process, It’s Not the End Result, It’s the Act of Making Things”
No matter what, you’ll encounter setbacks and experience disappointments. But when you encounter them, your response is to keep creating. Use the setbacks for greater good. Write your 1,000 words, paint your painting, build your business, lead your team—whatever you do. Focus on the act of making things. The act of creation is where joy and effort intersect.
A wonderful experiment, executed to so effectively.
Thanks Mr. Ashok. Glad you liked it.