This is the LinkedIn Today. It is an email I get about once a week that contains trending and helpful articles and topics. Here is my summary and semi-analysis of some of the articles.
If You're An Average Worker, You're Going Straight To The Bottom
Seth Godin talks about the death of the Industrial Age and the average worker.
I've read two of his books, Tribes and Linchpin. I connected with Linchpin more as it spoke to the individual. It highlighted various linchpins in various industries, how to recognize linchpins, and also suggests ways you can become a linchpin (if you're not already). Both of these books are a good read and both speak on the transition from the Industrial Age to the Technological Age and how it affects both the employee and employer.
Why Your Culture is Way More Important Than Your Strategy
An excellent read on why a culture should be nurtured, it's purpose, and most importantly how to create and maintain a successful culture.
The culture of your company should be based on the company's mission. Do you know what your company's mission is? What is your company's purpose and value system?
"Think about the Marines: the few, the proud. They have a connected community that is second to none, and it comes from the early indoctrination of every member of the Corps and the clear communication of their purpose and value system. It is completely clear that they are privileged to be joining an elite community that is committed to improvising, adapting, and overcoming in the face of any adversity."
Why Being a Nicer Boss is a Smart Business Move
An article about "Why Appreciation Matters So Much". I think the only thing missing in this article is that it should go both ways, not just supervisor to employee but the other way around too.
"The single highest driver of engagement, according to a worldwide study conducted by Towers Watson, is whether or not workers feel their managers are genuinely interested in their wellbeing. Less than 40 percent of workers felt so engaged."
"Feeling genuinely appreciated lifts people up. At the most basic level, it makes us feel safe, which is what frees us to do our best work. It's also energizing. When our value feels at risk, as it so often does, that worry becomes preoccupying, which drains and diverts our energy from creating value."
