Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
It's ‘exam time’ in schools and colleges. In his speech at Stanford University in June 2005 Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation shares a powerful and inspiring message.
(If you know anyone graduating school or college, forward this article to them!).
"I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.
Read the three inspiring stories...
People give their best because they are inspired to, not because they are told to. Anon
Want to Boost Staff Motivation?
In a recent study carried out in the US and reported in the May 2007 edition of the Harvard Business Review, 4 managerial behaviours were identified as being critical in terms of staff motivation.
Holiday Time
But are you capable of switching off?
Most people will take their annual two or three week holiday over the coming months. For some, this is the only time of the year when they feel truly alive. For others they take time off, but can’t actually switch off. And some don’t take a holiday at all.
Into which category do you fall?
How can you leave work behind (even if you are the boss or self-employed) and perhaps even live everyday in the holiday spirit?
Final Thought...
If taking vitamins doesn't keep you healthy enough, try more laughter: The most wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed."N C Chamfort
