Before Session Seven, please complete the following assignments:
- Read, print and bring Covey's Seven Chronic Problems to class
- Watch What Motivates Us by: Daniel Pink
- Watch Hiring at Zappos
- Complete Leadership Practices Inventory personal assessment by Wednesday, October 9th and select at least eight observers to complete the assessment by October 16th
http://www.ted.com Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories -- and maybe, a way forward.
Here's a piece that Nightline did on Zappos. It really shows what we're all about.