If you know of anyone who creates applications for iPhones, iPads, or iPods, they may find this graphic useful. It was created by our top iOS instructor and breaks down what iOS and Xcode versions are required for the various iOS devices.
The September issue of Harvard Business Review had an article titled “Work+Home+Community+Self”. Sort of clumsy title… but a good article.
It was written by Stewart D. Friedman, a Wharton professor. He’s the author of Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life.
His take on life balance is based on a concept he calls “four way wins.” The four ways are work, home, community, and self. Instead of trade-offs between these four different parts of a life, his approach is to look for a way to have a “win” that improves all four dimensions.
Interesting approach!
In leadership, he proposes following three guidelines. Be:
In being real, he states leaders need to know what matters, embody values, line up actions with values, use stories to share values, picture your legacy, and hold yourself accountable. “Getting real” took me some time.
For example, on my first wedding anniversary, I told my wife to celebrate on her own… not a good call!
Luckily, since then, I’ve righted the ship and identified personal values that drive my life: caring, commitment, humor, and honesty.
On my next post, I’ll share additional thoughts on Friedman’s on balance.
Entrepreneur’s Organization
My thanks to Octane magazine for printing my article “Building a Best Place to Work” in the September 2014 issue.
Octane is a magazine exclusive to members of Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO). Because of this, you won’t find it available in stores but you can view a PDF of the article here.
My thanks to the Star Tribune for running my article “Turning tech-using teens into dreamers and developers” in the Business Forum section.
Keep Them Motivated
Building A Winning Business — Section: Managing
After a reasonable period of adjustment, don’t be afraid to push employees beyond their professional comfort zone. Motivated employees want to build their skills by working with high-profile companies on challenging assignments.
Tom’s Takeaway: “Everyone needs to learn new skills to stay motivated. Find ways for all your team members to develop professionally and give them incentives, such as performance goals and even financial bonuses, to embrace these opportunities.”