“In truth, it's usually failure, disappointment, and frustration that motivate people to reexamine that which they've taken for granted. It's rare to find big change without significant bad news. ... In that sense, the pain of failure creates the largest opportunities for progress.” PeopleBigsPainOpportunityChangeTakenProgressFailureNewsDisappointmentSignificantGrantedFrustrationBad NewsTaken For GrantedBig Changes Book:Danger in the Comfort Zone: From Boardroom to Mailroom--how to Break the Entitlement Habit That's Killing American Business Source: Danger in the Comfort Zone: From Boardroom to Mailroom--how to Break the Entitlement Habit That's Killing American Business
“When people in organizations feel too secure, it's because there aren't any significant outcomes as a result of what they do. Whatever you do, nothing much different happens. This also means there are no important pay-offs if you risk by innovating. As there are no rewards for taking risks, then there's no sense of push in that institution's culture.” PeopleIfsFeelsMeanImportantDifferentHappensCultureResultsPayRiskOrganizationInstitutionsRewardsSignificantSecureOutcomesTaking Risks Author:Judith M Bardwick
“The ways in which management can express appreciation for an employee's contribution are without end; the key is to act in ways that communicate Thanks! That was a great job! We can really count on you! It's great having you here! While some people love having plaques to hang on their personal Wall of Fame and they adore being acknowledged at a formal Recognition Banquet and some people are only interested in money, I find the most effective forms of recognition are personal and either spontaneous or very close in time to a significant accomplishment.” PeopleWallFameManagementCommunicateAppreciationSignificantThanksRecognitionAccomplishmentSpontaneousAdoreGreat Job Author:Judith M Bardwick
