Vantage Circle

JANUARY 31, 2023

This freedom to be creative lets them approach situations and challenges with an open mind and be unconventional in their solutions. Be Humble: Zappos wants their team members to be humble about their accomplishments and exhibit a ‘quiet confidence.’ ’ These 10 core values are part of the DNA of the organization.

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She Owns Success

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What’s more, sometimes, when we see our concerns written down on paper, they lose some of their power, and you might even start to formulate solutions to some of your problems. Reading can expand your mind, increase your vocabulary, entertain you, and much more. If it stresses you out, write about it.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 27, 2023

A Mini Office Library: Massive library in Kickstarter's Brooklyn office If you want to add some elements of "productive entertainment" into your breakroom, an office library could be a great option. On the one hand, it can be a spot where the team's accomplishments are displayed as a badge of honor.

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Crestcom

MAY 6, 2022

If you are that individual, it’s telling people I’d rather not be here, or I don’t have any interest in this conversation or entertain me. But when we lead conversations with curiosity, we likely will come to a different solution because we’re letting go of the judgements we had walking into it.

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Crestcom

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Eunicia is an accomplished wealth strategist and business owner with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Thank you so much, Eunicia, for just sharing, stopping to give us your expertise, your time even to probably entertain the random questions that I asked. The rewards are also likely much higher as well.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 5, 2024

Acknowledging your team’s contributions with praise or small rewards reinforces their strengths and accomplishments. Cost: Costs for venues, catering, and entertainment. Innovation Bonuses Monetarily reward employees who identify creative solutions or cost-saving efficiency improvements.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It will only offer you a short-term solution if you are witnessing serious disengagement issues among your people. You will still have to dig deep down to find its roots and come up with a long-term solution. It can spark fun, laughter, and entertainment in the mundane work life of your teams. Let's find out. Retro theme.

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Penelope Trunk

JULY 29, 2010

You really could write books in thsi style and people would not only get a whole bunch of new career tools, but be entertained in the best fashion while learning them :-) Thanks from Germany Alex Posted by Alexander on July 30, 2010 at 8:10 am | permalink | Reply I don't think (effective) self-promotion is about bragging.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 8, 2009

I think you need to write a post about things you've done right, things you want, and how you are going to move on and accomplish them. She (Penelope) has an uncanny way of portraying all of the complexity, pitfalls (and joy) of life in an entertaining way. Memory can always be counted on to supply the new facts.

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IT Career Motivation Management 85

Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Posted by JR on December 1, 2009 at 10:20 am | permalink | Reply It is indeed amazing, and all the more admirable that she has been able to accomplish so much in spite of her disadvantages. It's amazing you can even survive, let alone graduate college or run a business. "This is not easy.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 8, 2010

Use solutions-based language in tense conversations. Posted by MS on January 8, 2010 at 11:06 am | permalink | Reply A cheap & easy solution to the lost keys problem: find a visible place to hang your keys. Your posts are always entertaining, but what really gets me thinking is the comments from the loyal readers.

Management 111

Management Management IT Food 111

Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

But I’m entertaining or useful, and when I’m at my best, I’m both. I am completely unable to accomplish office politics and definite limit my time with other people for the reasons listed above. And she's stuck and not finding solutions. Get along with people for a little. Then go back to your cube. Don’t tell your boss.

Career 111

Career IT Management Management 111

Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Winning is usually accomplished by placing the ball where your opponent isn't located: either you put the ball there yourself or you pass your team-mate so they can put the ball there. She has had good coaches, and clearly she listens to advice. Writing is definitely a skill that can be learned, but it requires tons of practice.

Food 111

Food IT Management Management 111

Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

" Speaking from experience, it was the realization that ending this particular mind-state/personality view at this particular time and place was not going to be any kind of lasting solution to fixing the ultimate reality that needed fixing. Posted by jim on February 11, 2010 at 10:42 am | permalink | Reply one of your best.

IT 111

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Mind Mapping Software

MARCH 1, 2025

Entertain multiple perspectives and possibilities in the free-flowing mind map format. You can the think about and brainstorm solutions to each one individually. You can also break big steps into smaller ones by creating subtopics, helping you identify small tasks you can accomplish now. Follow that rabbit trail of information.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

You might be sick of hearing about my company here, but, you might also be happy to know that I’ve accomplished that goal, too. And, once I did that, I gauged my success on how well I could leverage my blog to drive traffic to my company, Brazen Careerist. Reality check: I nearly died from the stress of doing this.) Regain my sanity.

IT 104

IT Career Motivation Career Goals 104

Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 7, 2010

I find happiness in material things, sure, but I'm happy when I'm with friends that remind me of where I'm from and what we've been through, when I'm with my girlfriend and can think about building a future with her, and when I'm alone and can organize thoughts, make plans, and find solutions. " So true!

IT 101

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 14, 2010

Here's my stance on happiness and choices: For as long as I can remember, everyone in my life has been telling me that I am wonderful and that I can do and accomplish absolutely anything I want in life. I wish that I could offer a solution, but alas, I'm just a searcher like yourself. Gen Y, sound familiar?).

IT 111

IT Career Management Management 111

Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Sorry to be a downer but creativity in the workplace is highly overated and tough to accomplish. Entertaining as usual but not particularly "how to" Posted by julia on February 19, 2010 at 11:11 am | permalink | Reply With you on Portnoy. If you're not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

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Creativity IT Food Management 74

Penelope Trunk

APRIL 23, 2010

But when watching TV or in a darkened movie theater, intimacy is so much simpler to accomplish. Social networks is mainly for entertainment these days, and I don't see it replacing any serious forms of communication when it comes to coming up with real ideas that solve problems or creates new solutions.

Media 111

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

kids' schools), the naval gazing and constant weighing of options is really really boring (and, as a math-y finance type, I can't help but think that the time-opportunity-cost of finding the maximum outweighs any possible benefit over the 99th percentile solution.) Even on things that actually are somewhat important (e.g.

IT 112

IT Career Management Management 112

Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 17, 2010

Posted by Anthony on January 18, 2010 at 10:41 am | permalink | @Anthony: You clearly missed that Cathy and Quatrefoil are both Australian…as well as missing the point that extreme nationalism was one CAUSE of WWII and not the solution. The intermission entertainment is different. As Walter would say "Dumb Ass"!!!

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