Comments for Paula Maidens

Comment on Taking the time to Plan by Stephanie Shirley

Stephanie Shirley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:04:10 +0000

Very good post! Sometimes I allow my schedule to get too full or too hectic to a point where I don’t even feel like I have time to plan for the next day. It’s a snowball rolling down hill. Luckily with resource, like the matrix, I can get back on track. Planning makes such a difference in staying in control of your time!

Comment on The Secret to Motivating Employees? by mediajunkie101

mediajunkie101 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:55:54 +0000

Great article! I remember seeing a doco as to how Rip Curl motivates its workers a few years ago. Specific non-financial perks, such morning surf time, were individually catered to staff. The staff were fully motivated and intended on staying!

Nathan

Comment on Should we FORGIVE our work colleagues like we do our FAMILIES? by Janine

Janine — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:38:51 +0000

Hi Paula,

This is an interesting perspective especially since many of us spend more time with our co-workers than our families (although for me, working solo from home, it’s vice versa!).

I believe empathy, taking the time to understand different perspectives and open lines of communication are key to better relationships in our communities whether it be family, friends or our workplace.

I think creating and maintaining a positive culture through understanding our differences and priorities makes for more enjoyable workplaces and greater job satisfaction. It gives us the foundation to allow our individual strengths to flourish.

I think I will order that book!