Uncommon.
In hot pursuit of value statements, some organizations can miss what is right in front of them. Values live in the projects and daily tasks that embody the spirit, if not the letter, of an organization's reason for existence -- because people focus their days on what they must get done. Our work illuminates our values, so the best strategies express the uncommon, if not rare, qualities of every employee's effort.
The Concert. Gerrit van Honthorst. 1623. Oil on canvas. Patrons' Permanent Fund and Florian Carr Fund. National Gallery of Art.
Are core values punitive?
Annette Franz: The way core values are rolled out can influence how they are perceived. If they are used to encourage positive behavior and reward alignment with the company’s mission, they are generally seen as constructive. On the other hand, if they are primarily invoked in disciplinary actions or as a means to control, they can feel punitive.
What are common leadership styles?
Amna Faryad: While transformational leadership has many benefits, it also comes with challenges. Leaders can sometimes lose sight of individual learning curves in favor of the company’s goals. This can lead to employee burnout if not managed carefully. It’s important for transformational leaders to balance ambitious team-wide goals with the needs of individual team members.
The most common four-digit PIN numbers
Cool Infographics: Chip and PIN card, phone passcode, hotel safe – how predictable is your chosen PIN number? 3.4 million data points visualized from several data breaches.