Vantage Circle

JANUARY 16, 2023

Thank Your Mentor Day: January 21, 2023, Saturday. Mentors usually work behind the scene, but on Thank Your Mentor Day, they deserve to be lauded and appreciated with the spotlight on them for once. National Mentoring Day: October 27, 2023, Friday. National Organize Your Home Office Day: March 9, 2023, Thursday.

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Crestcom

OCTOBER 7, 2022

And what happens is people may not leave because they like to pay or they like the benefits or they like whatever, but they are no longer contributing because they’ve checked out, I’m just a paycheck player now I’m no longer a motivated employee. Which means the accountability. Jenn DeWall: Yeah. Third thing is, forgive me.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

It's really dangerous to think there are vastly different motivators in the non-profit world. You'll notice that in the for-profit world, in the new workplace, money is not a key motivator. I'd like to add one idea from a mentor of mine, who led big organizations in both sectors. Salesforce.com rocks!

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 9, 2010

By the time you're close, you are so motivated to get there that it doesn't feel like work at all. When we see the big triumph its easy to get all motivated, but small things are which we need to keep on doing inspite of them being the most difficult to do. I think the most important thing is motivation and encouragement.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Result – a large boil that took serious medical treatment. " "Oh, I said", quite stunned, "Why didn't they say do you have any allergies TO MEDICATIONS?" Posted by prklypr on December 1, 2009 at 1:08 pm | permalink | Reply A friend went on the nicotine patch. He could not find or read the directions.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 15, 2009

The best and wisest question anyone ever asked me happened when I was flailing about worrying about something, and a mentor asked me: "What's the worst thing that can happen?" At Stanford University Medical Center's School of Psychiatry, the waiting list for testing is backed up to almost 2 years.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 8, 2010

It is the motivating factor to get up by not having the morning routine. But remember, your sons don't care about getting out the door on-time so you'll have to motivate them some other way. But the one and only thing that helps me keep my cool ALL THE TIME is medication. Then I leave early to get the kids.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I needed the motivation! The metro and public buses are so convenient (plus medical bills are cheap) so it might work to be both frugal and be accessible. For some reason, your voice seems to get through to her much better and smoother than mine on topics like frugality etc. : ) She totally looks up to you as a mentor!

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 28, 2010

This is not a medical journal. I want to be more diligent about finding a mentor to help me grow, outside of my supervisor. We meet many in our lives that can become our coaches or mentors, for longer or shorter periods of time. This brings to mind an article in a Men's Health I read regarding Intrinsic Motivation.

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Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 5, 2010

To contrast what some the other comments, I too believe that being self-employed is MUCH better than having a job because that's my personality to be self-motivated and I saw large flaws in some of the traditional job systems. Home of the medically proven effective Jewish Grandma's Chicken Soup. Now I live in St.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

" I think a lot of writers start out with essentially selfish motives (I know I did), which is a fine or at least okay way to start out; but if you want anyone else to actually read what you write, much less to pay for the privilege, your writing obviously has to give them something they want. I like the honesty of your writing.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 25, 2025

Comprehensive Health Insurance In a world where a single medical emergency can derail financial stability, comprehensive health coverage is nothing short of a lifeline. It’s a game-changing perk that promotes work-life balance and keep employees motivated in the long run. And the best part? To Know More.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 14, 2010

I've done a fair amount of reading on happiness, but when it comes down to doing the simple activities that various books suggest to increase your level of happiness (spend 10 minutes each night writing down what you're grateful for, for example), I can never motivate myself to do it.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Your themes and motivations are very consistent. It is the conspiracy of silence that has allowed this messed up medical system to continue for far too long. I sure that the 70 million Americans who don't live in New York or its suburbs but watch the show would understand.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Inspiration and motivation are the factors that differentiate a leader from a boss, in my opinion. If you have medical issues, take care of them. I have been happiest in my career while working under an inspirational leader and inversely the most miserable when I have worked for a dream crushing boss. Get your love at home.

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