Guest Post by Kyle Willkom Why do we always focus on the differences? While understanding generational differences is important, there are certain principals that must be timeless; these principles should help managers and employees say,…Read More
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Can You Stay in a Workplace Without Respect?
Respect is one of those must-haves in the workplace. It doesn’t matter what age you are. Respect should be shown for our work done, words spoken, and capabilities shown. Without respect, good attitudes fade and…Read More
The New Thin Difference: Millennial Leaders
Just a few months past three years ago, Thin Difference began. It has been an evolution since as well as a place to explore thoughts, highlight experiences, and discover better ways to lead. Thin Difference…Read More
In Collaboration We Trust
Collaboration is the new way to work. Walls are being removed and collaboration points are being designed into workplaces. However, collaboration is not new. It is being revived though. In a new world of extreme…Read More
Endurance
When we think of marathons, the first word that pops into our minds is likely this one: endurance. Endurance is in the preparation and in the finishing, and now it also may be in the…Read More
Do You Need to Aspire to Inspire?
To aspire is to rise up to a great plan, an abundant hope of fulfilling a worthwhile mission. To inspire is to convey a feeling of joining a higher cause, influencing soulful action. Simply defined,…Read More
Does Innovation Go Too Far at Times?
In the Wall Street Journal, a puzzling question blazed as a headline: “Is Innovation Killing the Soap Business?” There is an interesting thing happening in the soap industry. In early 2012, Tide® Pods™ were introduced….Read More
Innovation Generation: Insights Learned from Nick D’Aloisio
He has been all over the news the past week. It is a story we find amazing. Nick D’Aloisio, a 17-year old, sold his company, Summly, to Yahoo for an estimated $30 million. It is…Read More
Follow / Unfollow – Making Relationships Work
Since the beginning of time, individuals have been in relationships. From good to bad, and everything in between, relationships have lifted people up as well as held them down. Relationships are a tricky thing. We…Read More
Five Practices to Enhance Your Problem-Solving Mindset
As Steven Snyder points out in Leadership and the Art of Struggle, having a growth mindset is essential as we navigate through leadership challenges. It keeps us optimistic as well as wanting to learn more…Read More
