The entire task of philosophy can be summed up as melete thanatou - "mindfulness of death."
-Plato
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Jamie Dimon's Key Traits
These are four key traits Jamie Dimon evaluates when hiring a new employee:
-Curiosity
"Learning is our lifelong responsibility," Jamie told the audience. He seeks out people who demonstrate an intellectual curiosity about the bank, our customers and the world.
-People skills
The ability to relate to others is critical in any job, not just those that have customer contact.
-A Strong Work Ethic
"I didn’t come out of business school thinking I would work this hard," Jamie admitted. He cited the American military as an example of an organization with a strong work ethic. "Training is everything; everyone knows his or her jobs, and gives the maximum individual effort," he said.
-Character
"I don’t believe you can teach integrity, but there are ethical choices out there, and they’re yours to make," Jamie said
-Curiosity
"Learning is our lifelong responsibility," Jamie told the audience. He seeks out people who demonstrate an intellectual curiosity about the bank, our customers and the world.
-People skills
The ability to relate to others is critical in any job, not just those that have customer contact.
-A Strong Work Ethic
"I didn’t come out of business school thinking I would work this hard," Jamie admitted. He cited the American military as an example of an organization with a strong work ethic. "Training is everything; everyone knows his or her jobs, and gives the maximum individual effort," he said.
-Character
"I don’t believe you can teach integrity, but there are ethical choices out there, and they’re yours to make," Jamie said
Average can be brilliant
An average person with average talent, ambition, and education, can outstrip the most brilliant genius in our society, if that person has clear, focused goals.
-read this in some goal-setting personnel documentation at work
-read this in some goal-setting personnel documentation at work
Sunday, December 20, 2009
When you're on top...
Tall trees experience high winds.
-heard QB Tom Brady of the New England Patriots say this in an after game press conference speaking about accusations that WR Randy Moss takes it easy sometimes during games.
-heard QB Tom Brady of the New England Patriots say this in an after game press conference speaking about accusations that WR Randy Moss takes it easy sometimes during games.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Boasting at work
James 4:16 (New International Version)
"As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil."
Question: Why do people boast at work?
Possible Answer: To gain recognition for what they perceive are accomplishments.
Why do they want the recognition?
Possibly to boost their sagging ego? Maybe in hopes that the recognition will translate to bigger raises & bonuses (monitary gain)?
James 5:1-5 (New International Version)
"1Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter."
"As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil."
Question: Why do people boast at work?
Possible Answer: To gain recognition for what they perceive are accomplishments.
Why do they want the recognition?
Possibly to boost their sagging ego? Maybe in hopes that the recognition will translate to bigger raises & bonuses (monitary gain)?
James 5:1-5 (New International Version)
"1Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter."
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Give ultimate thanks...
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (New International Version)
18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
This means give thanks for everything...during times of trouble you should continue to be thankful for what you have been given - even the difficult circumstance itself, for it is the Lord that has put you in that situation.
18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
This means give thanks for everything...during times of trouble you should continue to be thankful for what you have been given - even the difficult circumstance itself, for it is the Lord that has put you in that situation.
Delight in Weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (New International Version)
9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
I heard James Laurinaitis speak and state this was one of his favorite verses.
9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
I heard James Laurinaitis speak and state this was one of his favorite verses.
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