Category Archives: Performance

File under "Insights that seem shocking if you've been working under a rock"

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

According to the Houston Chronicle–or as the hip kids like to call it “The Chron”–half of your stellar employees may be looking for a new gig. No. I’m serious. Forty-seven percent of your most productive, most creative, most valuable workers … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Culture, Employment, Loyalty, Management, Performance, Value | 1 Comment

Finding your creative Zen: Getting your right brain and left brain to work together

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Chris Pearson is a genius. I would have said that before simply because he’s the one who created the Cutline theme for WordPress. But, now, I have another reason. This post: How to Find Your Creative Zen. Well, that, and … Continue reading →

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In 90 days, where would you like to be?

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Here’s another great snippet on goal setting from LifeDev, The 90-Day Rule The thing that struck me? I am forever hassling people to come up with 18-month plans and 3-year plans. Hassle hassle hassle. But now? Now, I can also … Continue reading →

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It's beginning to look a lot like performance review time

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Maybe not for everyone, but there are some good points in How To Ace A Performance Review, especially for folks who actually get performance reviews. I once went more than 5 years WITHOUT ANY ASSESSMENT WHATSOEVER of my performance and… … Continue reading →

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