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Author Archives: Rick Turoczy
Why do you do it?
Over at his Wisdump, Paul Scrivens of 9rules fame has a rather interesting take on the reward systems that social sites are pursuing. The post, entitled The Overjustification Effect and User Generated Content, tackles the fame versus fortune rewards of … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Fun, Motivation, Results
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Having an exit strategy
No matter where you are–in a career, a startup, a relationship, a product, an airplane–it’s always a good idea to have an exit strategy. I don’t think I’m breaking any news by revealing that, when it comes right down to … Continue reading
Posted in Exit strategy, Results
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Reputation Defender
It’s about time. And it’s genius. While the design doesn’t really do it for me, the concept behind ReputationDefender is a very, very solid one. An internet shredding and sanitation service of sorts. And it’s needed. If not today, then … Continue reading
Posted in Online, Reputation
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More than 50 ways (to motivate you) to leave your manager
Dumb Little Man isn’t so dumb. Take a look at the 50+ Ways a Manager can get Employees to Quit. Other than likely having a few more to add to the list, my only change would be the title of … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Employment, Management
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Advice for entrepreneurs? Guess what? It's useful inside corporations, too
I’ve been noticing more and more blogs, articles, and insights focused on entrepreneurs (which could be, quite possibly, because there are simply more and more of them). In my simplified view, this means one of two things or possibly both: … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Entrepreneur, Inspiration
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Accountability: Effective Managers Go First
ChangeThis. Always a good source for inspiring manifestos. Manifesti? Manifesta? Anyway, for you managers looking to make a real difference, why not try leading by actually, well, leading? How far are you willing to go to facilitate change in your … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Inspiration, Management, Manifesto
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Offering more: Blendtec and 'Will It Blend?'
Creativity is a big motivator for many folks. And a fun atmosphere doesn’t hurt at all. With those things in mind, would you like to work at Blendtec? Yeah, me too. They seem to doing things right.
Posted in Creativity, Fun, More
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Whototalkto, a job referral exchange
Stumbled upon an interesting concept via LifeHacker, today. It’s a new take on the ever popular “social networking” construct for finding jobs. But this one seems to have a bit more merit than the now-traditional LinkedIn model. It’s more along … Continue reading
Posted in Employment
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Managers should focus on the individual
Great snippet from Pig Wisdom this morning: “Managers help organizations grow one person at a time.” Read more at Are Management and Leadership the Same?
Posted in Management
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More than a living 