2011 Management Carnival Annual Roundup

I’m excited to take part in this years Annual Management Carnival.

I chose three of my favorite blogs and hope you enjoy the following articles as much as I did.

Dan Pink

• Jim Collins on 3 ways to avoid demotivating people at work: In this insightful 3-minute video Jim Collins explains three ways organizations demotivate their employees.
• How to understand regret — and 2 ways to avoid it: Dan explains two different techniques we can all use when we’re stuck in a rut and can’t make a decision.
• The Genius Hour – How 60 minutes a week can electrify your job: Learn how short burst of 60 minute action can change the way your company innovates.
• The 4 Most Overlooked Attributes of Successful Coaches: In this article we learn the four most overlooked attributes of successful coaches and leaders.

Evolving Excellence

• A Tough Obituary to Write: Bill Waddell, never one to shy from controversy, offers a less than flattering obituary to the late Steve Jobs.
• Stretching the Eulogical Boundaries: Kevin responds to Bill’s obituary with his own perspective on Steve Jobs’ legacy.
• Bangkok Airways and the Power of People: Kevin explains what he learned about customer service from Bangkok Airways.
• Of Honor and Weasels: This article is short but sweet. A must read for any leader of people.

Got Boondoggle

• I am Insane: Mike explains how the President of a company asked him if he was insane during a lean training session. Mike’s response? He smiled.
• 4 Ways to Eliminate “That’s Not My Job” Thinking: How to move people beyond closed minds.
• Top 3 Reasons Apple will be Successful without Steve Jobs: Mike offers his take on the passing of Steve Jobs.
• Sometimes the Best Lean Approach is to Just Jump into the Mud: A brilliant reminder of the need to take action!

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