Are you a busy donkey or a productive unicorn? By : Larry Kim CEO of MobileMonkey The quest to be more effective at work has hatched misconceptions about what having a productive workday really means. It has also led most people into thinking that being busy is tantamount to being productive. Here are some valuable insights into what productive unicorns…
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5 Questions You Can Ask to Evaluate Your Corporate Culture
By: Jacob Morgan When it comes to corporate culture, a lot has been said about what makes a company great. But how do you turn buzzwords like transparency, engagement, or openness into your dream culture? It can be as simple as looking around your office and asking some honest questions. To find out what your corporate culture can…
Increasing the ‘Meaning Quotient’ of Work
Through a few simple techniques, executives can boost workplace “MQ” and inspire employees to perform at their peak. By: Susie Cranston & Scott Keller Musicians talk about being “in the groove,” sportsmen about being “in the zone.” Can employees in the workplace experience similar performance peaks and, if so, what can top management do to encourage…
5 Ways to Maintain Brand Consistency As You Grow Your Business
By: John Hall, Forbes Contributor If you’re like many leaders, the early stages of your business required a lot of decision-making, from fundamental decisions like your core services or products all the way to decisions about design. Whether you put a ton of time into each and every choice or quickly call the shots to…
The Truth: You Can (‘t) Have It All.
I can remember a conversation I had with my husband as a semi-newlywed. I was furious about the notion that I had been lied to for years. That when my teachers, parents, peers, the world, told me that I could “Be Anything” and “Do Anything” in my life, that it was all a lie. To…
DON’T Follow Your Passion
At least that’s what Mark Cuban says. “’Instead, pay attention to those things that you devote time to. Double down your investment there.” That statement changed my ENTIRE perspective and finally gave me a direction I felt not only great about but one hundred percent sure about moving toward. I was actually in the shower,…
Great Advice is Global
The author of the following article is actually an entrepreneur and business owner in New Delhi, India. While there’s lots I could add, her advice goes to show that no matter where you are in the world, great leaders put people first, are in touch with cultural shifts, and know what is needed in the…
Is Your Brand Talking the Walk?
Ok. This article is great BUT it does advocate looking “out there” more than “in here” for the answers that drive your verbal brand. At Tōdem, we believe EVERYTHING starts by looking to the inside first. Definitely worth reading as I’m in 100 percent agreement with the importance of harnessing the power of words to…
The TŌDEM Manifesto
What stands between you and reaching your full potential? Complacency. It’s the quiet killer of any business, organization or brand. The world is continually changing and will shamelessly leave behind those unwilling to adjust. The good news is that we believe simple and seemingly small changes in how you think and express yourself, can make…