I’ve seen too many construction managers summon the courage and intestinal fortitude to break through the jobsite communication barriers… only to find their efforts have made things worse. They’ve unwittingly insulted the Hispanic workforce. They’ve pissed them off…. Read More ›
Month: October 2013
Libro 41/52 :: Trust Me, I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday
Conversation ca. Q2 2010…. WEB GUY “Ya know, we guarantee high Google rankings. We’ve got writers who specialize in Google algorithms. They craft SEO-friendly (Search Engine Optimization) online content that will all point to Red Angle.” ME… Read More ›
A key leadership lesson from Zuckerberg and The Social Network…
In the 2010 movie, The Social Network, there’s a great scene between Mark Zuckerberg and the attorney representing the Winklevoss twins. I was reminded of this clip after Thursday’s post: How Pizza Hut marketing counteracts, “We’re in… Read More ›
How Pizza Hut marketing counteracts “We’re in America! Everyone should speak English!”
Red Angle and Purdue University recently began Año Dos :: Year Two of our Safety Spanish Partnership. Nestled within the class known as BCM 457 – Safety – is Safety Spanish. Our goal is to provide the young… Read More ›
Libro 40/52 :: The Authentic Swing by Steven Pressfield
“Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.” Howard Aiken, computer genius “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” Pablo Picasso, great artist Writing… Read More ›
Why Starbucks and The Container Store are laughing at you.
Starbucks and The Container Store think you’re a joke. OK… maybe not you specifically. They think your training program is. Laughable. Maybe that’s why their employees are always smiling? At Starbucks, new hires receive around 24 hours of… Read More ›
How Tom Hanks can double your leadership potential.
The Love Boat Bosom Buddies Taxi Happy Days Family Ties Splash Bachelor Party The Man with One Red Shoe Volunteers The Money Pit Dragnet Big The ‘Burbs Turner & Hooch Joe Versus the Volcano The Bonfire of the Vanities … Read More ›
Libro 39/52 :: Big Data by Viktor Mayer-Schonberger and Kenneth Cukier.
When people I respect and admire make a book recommendation, I read it. So when Ian Heller of HD Supply White Cap mentioned an important book I ought to read, I committed to reading it. Then I found… Read More ›
Libro 37 + 38/52 :: The Power of Less by Leo Babauta + Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Over the past year, I’ve been on a journey to Less. The easy part has been shedding the physical belongings. Owning 2 sets of golf clubs for my 30 handicap… silly. Keeping every book I’ve ever read… kinda ridiculous…. Read More ›
Engaged Workers = Less BS for You: 3 Ways to Encourage Engagement.
That’s a simple equation, right? Engaged workers care more. They think about those who follow in the schedule. They’re more likely to help solve problems before you know about them. You know workers who fit this description,… Read More ›