Category Archives: Wrong

I fear your idea because I don't understand it

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Today, the always informative Lifehacker links to a little gem on How to Kill Ideas. I’m always a big fan of the negative example. And the negative space. And the negative attitude. Oh wait. I have a negative attitude. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fear, Ignorance, Simplify, Wrong | 1 Comment

Empowered employees versus following the rules

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

From Boing Boing, a piece on Bank of America’s treatment of a customer who was trying to do something right. It’s resulting in a great deal of backlash. To the tune of $50 million withdrawn from accounts (so far). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Management, Rules, Wrong | 1 Comment

Parenting versus Babysitting – The Manager's Duty

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Toby Lucich

“I didn’t take them on to raise” is a phrase I’ve heard not just once in my professional career. And the retort is, “well, yes you did.” Crap managers babysit, good managers parent. (And if you’ve had a really rockstar … Continue reading →

Posted in Autonomy, Creativity, Criticism, Motivation, Passion, Results, Wrong | 1 Comment

Inspiring your employees

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Amy just shared this Bank of America video which, unfortunately, reminded me of this Starbucks one. Now that I’ve finished laughing, it’s got me thinking: This is impressive. Admittedly, in a very sick way. But impressive. These companies have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Motivation, Passion, Wrong | 1 Comment