that FIRES up the brain cells
that DRIVES results
that MOVES people to take action
Engaging, dynamic and operationally focused: these are the top 3 attributes that I believe best describe Christine. She possesses a rare ability to connect people development with real, tangible operational priorities.
Jeff Fielding, Insurance Corporation of BC
Have I mentioned how much I love the internet?
I want to illustrate an example that could be me on any given day….. how EASY it is to learn something new, give it a try, get some support and then figure out how to use the tool in your day to day world (business or personal). Continue reading
I love this blog post from blogger Andy Headworth and his SironaSays blog. Thank you Andy, for permission to republish your post! ~Christine
The use of social media in the last 12 – 18 months has become a widespread tool in the business toolbox (although frustratingly scant in recruiting circles), and has fostered many tru-isms and much BS. When @billboorman asked me to lead a track on Social Recruiting at his recent TRULondon Unconference I decided to address some of these………………. but in a different way!
I have used famous film quotes to demonstrate some of the social recruiting/social media myths that we all hear said e-v-e-r-y day. So here are my top 12 social media myths with the aid of a few famous film stars. Continue reading
Oops!! When well-known organisations make big social media blunders, what can it mean for HR?
Blogger Kyle Lagunas has something to say about that in the following guest post. He highlights some very public blunders that occurred in 2011 involving such well-known sources as Qantas, Ashton Kutcher and even the Red Cross. What implications do you see for HR?
Photo credit “Flickr: Crystal666, Creative Commons License”
In this day of fast paced connections, it’s smart to fine tune our people-skills to perform like a Ferrari.
We must be quickly aware of and adapt to conditions, select the right speed of interaction, and pick the right words to communicate — all with style. Quite a challenge! So let’s fast track it with quality components (knowledge) and then road test (practice) and maintain it with continued learning.Fast Track Knowledge for People-skills Performance
You’ve probably seen or heard about the IKEA recruitment video on YouTube. It’s making the rounds. Thomas Otter, Research Vice President with Gartner Research, blogged about it recently and I liked what he had to say. Now- what do YOU think? ~Christine
I get asked all the time about Social Media Policies – and how to create one, how detailed or broad it should be, find great examples of…. so imagine my delight when I came across this amazing tool “Policy Tool for Social Media , and found a process unlike any other i have seen to help create simple yet complete social media policies. Continue reading
David Zinger is a sought after author, educator, coach, and consultant focused intently on employee engagement. We are delighted to have him share his “10 Principles of Employee Engagement” on the Impact People Practices blog.
The role of managers and supervisors in the employee engagement process is vital. This is something we all know. Recently, a client asked me to outline some of the key conversations that need to occur between managers and supervisors and their teams. The initial list was huge but I was able to combine some ideas and eliminate others to come up with the four critical conversations I believe need to take place. Continue reading
How often do you examine your personal beliefs and views, and the impact they have on your leadership style? I invite you to begin 2012 by reading the following thoughtful ’12 Most’ blog post by Shawn Murphy and considering how these twelve sources of leadership style influence you. ~Christine Continue reading
We know about the 12 days of Christmas, but how about 12 leadership lessons from Charlie Brown’s Christmas? I’ve been exploring the 12 Most blog and want to share with you just a taste of one that fits the season so well. Here it is, enjoy! ~Christine
Posted by Susan Silver on Nov 18, 2011
November,
to me, always seems to be the start of the holiday season. Before the turkey even hits the table consumers are already doing their Christmas shopping. Many are already thnking about the Black Friday sales.
It is easy to be cynical and think only of the commercialism associated with the winter holidays. This season marks something more hopeful and child-like. Yep, those good old animated classics with Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Reindeer.
I am not going to write about them though, because there is one that means more to me than all the others. The hallmark of the season is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I am looking forward to watching it again this year and remembering what I’ve
learned from that block head. Sometimes it takes the eyes of a child to see what is really important. These are 12 leadership lessons I have learned from the Peanuts gang.
Charlie Brown always took his chance to kick the football. He didn’t let his previous failures deter him. Leaders will sometimes fail, but they take action when they encounter new opportunities for success.
Snoopy began all his novels with, “It was a dark and stormy night.” This comedic riff became a classic Peanuts joke. It reminds us that leaders revise,but aren’t afraid to write that lousy first draft.
When the Peanuts gang gets together we get great moments like the Christmas dance that has become iconic of the series. Leaders know how to keep their teams motivated by creating a joyful atmosphere. An example of this practice is Ben & Jerry’s “Joy Gang” formed in 1987.
Charlie Brown rarely came across as a confident leader, but he always managed to pull the group together in a crunch. In “Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown” he gets the kids out of a dire situation by taking charge. Leaders often are individuals willing to take responsibility in a crisis. …
To read this article in its entirety, visit 12 Most. Susan offers eight more lessons from Charlie Brown and his team.
Susan Silver works as a contract SEO copywriter. She has contributed her knowledge of social media to several blogs, including Talent Zoo’s “Digital Pivot.” Her unique writing talent is telling stories that explain mundane topics through the lens of pop
culture. Susan currently writes about Word-of-Mouth marketing on her website Cirquedumot.
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