Handouts for The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance.
Presented by The Meyvn Group
August 18, 2009
The document summarizes key parts of the book "The Carrot Principle" which discusses how recognition can be used to engage employees, retain talent, and accelerate performance. It describes recognition programs at DHL and KPMG that increased employee retention, engagement, and the number of recognition awards given. It also outlines the components of an effective recognition culture, including frequent, specific, meaningful recognition tied to goals, values, and performance.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. It notes that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease and diabetes, improve mood, and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. The document recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week to gain these benefits.
Whatever preconceived notions you have about women in the workplace, women-owned business and the influence of women in organizational decision-making – throw them out. They are myths.
The document provides biographical information about author Steven Pressfield, including his varied work experiences before becoming a full-time writer. It discusses Pressfield's writing philosophy of identifying "Resistance" as the enemy that prevents creative work, and how to combat it by "turning pro" and fully committing to one's craft. The document promotes Pressfield's book "The War of Art" which explores overcoming inner blocks to pursuing creative dreams and challenges.
Dan Roam discovered the power of visual thinking and pictures for solving business problems in the 1990s when founding a marketing firm in Russia. With no language skills, he found pictures helped overcome barriers. Since then, Roam has worked with companies like Microsoft, eBay, and Walmart to solve complex problems using visual tools introduced in his book "The Back of the Napkin". The book is an international bestseller and has been published in 25 languages.
The Arbinger Institute is an international consulting firm and think tank comprised of over 300 facilitators and staff from diverse backgrounds. They provide public courses, consulting, and organizational interventions based on a model explaining self-deception and how to overcome it. Their clients include many Fortune 500 companies, universities, and government agencies. The document then provides details on the Arbinger Institute's model of self-betrayal and how to recognize and address it.
This document provides biographical information about Steven F. Hayward, an author and scholar who has written extensively about world leaders such as Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan. It discusses Hayward's background, areas of expertise, and some of his published works focusing on leadership including books about Churchill's leadership during World War II and Reagan's conservative presidency. The document aims to establish Hayward as an authority on leadership, particularly as exemplified by Churchill and Reagan.
The document provides biographical information about Steve Farber, the author of the book "The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership". It describes Farber's background and experience in leadership development and coaching. It also includes discussion questions about the book and additional resources for readers.
The document provides biographical information about Bob Burg and John David Mann, the authors of "The Go-Giver". It discusses their backgrounds and experience in business, writing, and public speaking. It also summarizes some of the key ideas from "The Go-Giver", including the five laws of stratospheric success and that being a "go-giver" who adds value to others is better than being a "go-getter".
The document summarizes information about Seth Godin, his books and ideas about tribes and leadership. It discusses concepts from his book Tribes such as what builds and kills tribes, and encourages personal reflection on leadership challenges. It also provides information about an upcoming business book club session and advertising for a leadership development program from The Meyvn Group.
The document summarizes key concepts from the book "The Art of Woo" about using strategic persuasion to sell ideas. It discusses the four-step "Woo process" for translating ideas into reality through relationship-based persuasion. It also includes assessments to determine an individual's persuasion style and provides information about an upcoming Business Book Club session on developing leadership skills.
Made to Stick discusses how to effectively communicate ideas so that they are understood, remembered, and influence change. The authors draw on research in psychology to discuss how to make ideas "sticky" through simplicity, unexpectedness, concreteness, credibility, emotions, and stories. The book offers practical guidance for sharing core messages in a compact way that grabs attention, has clear meaning, gains believability, and inspires action.
The document provides biographical information about Steve Farber, the author of the book "The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership". It describes Farber's background and experience in leadership development and coaching. It also includes discussion questions about the book and additional resources for readers.
The document provides biographical information about Bob Burg and John David Mann, the authors of "The Go-Giver". It discusses their backgrounds and experience in business, writing, and public speaking. It also summarizes some of the key ideas from "The Go-Giver", including the five laws of stratospheric success and that being a "go-giver" who adds value to others is better than being a "go-getter".
The document summarizes information about Seth Godin, his books and ideas about tribes and leadership. It discusses concepts from his book Tribes such as what builds and kills tribes, and encourages personal reflection on leadership challenges. It also provides information about an upcoming business book club session and advertising for a leadership development program from The Meyvn Group.
The document summarizes key concepts from the book "The Art of Woo" about using strategic persuasion to sell ideas. It discusses the four-step "Woo process" for translating ideas into reality through relationship-based persuasion. It also includes assessments to determine an individual's persuasion style and provides information about an upcoming Business Book Club session on developing leadership skills.
Made to Stick discusses how to effectively communicate ideas so that they are understood, remembered, and influence change. The authors draw on research in psychology to discuss how to make ideas "sticky" through simplicity, unexpectedness, concreteness, credibility, emotions, and stories. The book offers practical guidance for sharing core messages in a compact way that grabs attention, has clear meaning, gains believability, and inspires action.