helpful stuff Book:
O Great One!: A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition By David Novak and Christina Bourg www.ogothebook.com
It’s the season for turkey, family get-togethers, Thanksgiving so there is no better time to read this book and learn how to let your employees, co-workers, and your boss know how much you value them. The power of recognition can be greatly underestimated as writer David Novak realized during his years as a corporate executive. Yet, you can get better results in your professional life and personal life, too, if you just take the time to appreciate the contributions of others. Novak shares a parable that captures his personal experiences at both Pepsi and Yum! Brands in addition to his life outside the office. It begins with Jeff Johnson becoming the third-generation CEO of his family business following the death of his father. The Happy Face Toy Company had many hits in its earlier years, but its results have been on the decline for a decade. Jeff has just one year to turn things around. As he races to save his family’s legacy by returning the company to its former glory, he meets the stressed factory workers and indifferent executive team. It is a birthday gift from his own grandson gives Jeff an insight into why Happy Face lost its way. It motivates him to come with an idea that just might save the company. It doesn’t matter if you are managing an install bay, on the sales floor for a momand-pop shop, or running a chain of mobile electronics stores, the lessons here just might make you happier and more effective at work and in life.
Software/App:
Circle Pay
https://www.circle.com/en
If you’re at a dinner with a group of sales reps and need to split the bill several ways, it can get a bit complicated, especially when it’s a table of six or more. What if you have no cash on hand or need to send money to family in another country? With payment app, Circle Pay, it is simple to pay colleagues, friends, or co-workers—or get paid—with just an email or phone number. Just create a profile with an e-mail address, link your bank account or credit card info, and tap the app to send a payment to someone on the same network. The transfer of money is supposed to happen instantly. The free app is available for both iOS and Android. One distinction it is has among other payment apps: it works internationally. Circle Pay also sends money anywhere, but in any currency.
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12 Mobile Electronics November 2016