(I used CanonEOS 400D, 50mm lens and tripod for the pictures; for the lighting: some ordinary table lamps.)
Crystal Castles - Not In Love ft. Robert Smith
fascination ends, here we go again.
Since I haven't had the time to take any photos I decided to publish some of my old ones. I took these last october so you may have already seen some of them, so it might not be as interesting.. but bear with me, I'll try to organize some new shoots as soon as possible. But hope you enjoy and be sure to tell me what you think! :)
Crystal Castles - Not In Love ft. Robert Smith
Crystal Castles - Not In Love ft. Robert Smith
A refreshing take on leadership: Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo
Sometimes she’ll patrol the office barefoot. Other days she’ll sing in the halls. These are not typical characteristics found in employees – let alone the CEO. However, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi isn’t afraid to showcase a bit of own personality in her highly public role.
She may sing and laugh at the office, but keep in mind this India-born leader takes a hard-nosed approach to business. She regularly makes Forbes and Fortune lists as one of the most powerful business leaders in the world. She is also known for her aggressive deal making and the operator behind Pepsi’s most strategic moves.
Nooyi is fully aware of the company’s bottom line but she is also focused on operating a business that has a positive impact on society. Not long after she was named CEO of PepsiCo, she established the corporate mission, “Performance with Purpose.”
This approach includes three components: human sustainability (an increase in the nutrition of products), environmental sustainability (operating responsibly), workforce development (creating a place where employees feel they can maintain both a job and a life).
In an interview with The Boston Consulting Group, Nooyi was asked about her approach to leadership and also the future of leadership as a whole. She said there are several ways in which the role of the CEO will change.
“Aspiring CEOs have to understand they are signing up for a lot more than CEOs did in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and even four or five years ago,” she said in the interview.
Here are a few tidbits of her advice:
Focus on the long term: Nooyi stated the notion of focusing on short-term earnings is a thing of the past.
Think globally and act locally: Businesses that have customers in different markets across the world need to tailor products, business models, and people practices to each market.
Become more open-minded: CEOs have to become learning CEOs, she said. They need to continue to adopt the next leadership principles and learn about technology and the younger generations.
Develop emotional intelligence: Nooyi is an advocate of emotional intelligence. She said the way to hold on to employees is by hooking them emotionally to the job, through the company’s business model and what it stands for.
Nooyi’s is an example of leader who has a keen business sense but also operates with a moral compass. She is fully aware of her actions and believes the way a CEO projects himself or herself sets the mood for the entire company.
“You need to look at the employee and say, ‘I value you as a person. I know that you have a life beyond PepsiCo, and I’m going to respect you for your entire life, not just treat you as employee number 4,567,’” she stated.
What are your thoughts about Indra Nooyi’s leadership traits?
Sources: Business Week, The Boston Consulting Group, Yale Daily News, MarketWatch.
She may sing and laugh at the office, but keep in mind this India-born leader takes a hard-nosed approach to business. She regularly makes Forbes and Fortune lists as one of the most powerful business leaders in the world. She is also known for her aggressive deal making and the operator behind Pepsi’s most strategic moves.
Nooyi is fully aware of the company’s bottom line but she is also focused on operating a business that has a positive impact on society. Not long after she was named CEO of PepsiCo, she established the corporate mission, “Performance with Purpose.”
This approach includes three components: human sustainability (an increase in the nutrition of products), environmental sustainability (operating responsibly), workforce development (creating a place where employees feel they can maintain both a job and a life).
In an interview with The Boston Consulting Group, Nooyi was asked about her approach to leadership and also the future of leadership as a whole. She said there are several ways in which the role of the CEO will change.
“Aspiring CEOs have to understand they are signing up for a lot more than CEOs did in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and even four or five years ago,” she said in the interview.
Here are a few tidbits of her advice:
Focus on the long term: Nooyi stated the notion of focusing on short-term earnings is a thing of the past.
Think globally and act locally: Businesses that have customers in different markets across the world need to tailor products, business models, and people practices to each market.
Become more open-minded: CEOs have to become learning CEOs, she said. They need to continue to adopt the next leadership principles and learn about technology and the younger generations.
Develop emotional intelligence: Nooyi is an advocate of emotional intelligence. She said the way to hold on to employees is by hooking them emotionally to the job, through the company’s business model and what it stands for.
Nooyi’s is an example of leader who has a keen business sense but also operates with a moral compass. She is fully aware of her actions and believes the way a CEO projects himself or herself sets the mood for the entire company.
“You need to look at the employee and say, ‘I value you as a person. I know that you have a life beyond PepsiCo, and I’m going to respect you for your entire life, not just treat you as employee number 4,567,’” she stated.
What are your thoughts about Indra Nooyi’s leadership traits?
Sources: Business Week, The Boston Consulting Group, Yale Daily News, MarketWatch.
Vince Lombardi, Business Coaches, and 360 Feedback
I recently posted this quote on the TBC Facebook page,“Contrary to the opinion of many people, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work,” ~ Vince Lombardi.
If you are a football fan you know of Vince Lombardi - arguably the greatest football coach of all time. He established the Green Bay Packers as the most feared team during the 1960s, and helped turnaround the Washington Redskins program late in that decade. Lombardi believed in doing simple things with consistent excellence and his practices were concise and intense. Lombardi’s players were wholeheartedly devoted to him, and his emphasis on hard work and dedication endeared him to millions.
If you are a football fan you know of Vince Lombardi - arguably the greatest football coach of all time. He established the Green Bay Packers as the most feared team during the 1960s, and helped turnaround the Washington Redskins program late in that decade. Lombardi believed in doing simple things with consistent excellence and his practices were concise and intense. Lombardi’s players were wholeheartedly devoted to him, and his emphasis on hard work and dedication endeared him to millions.
One of the most important functions of a coach is to help athletes improve their skills in a wide range of tasks. A sports coach isn’t afraid to tell it like it is – but they will also listen and provide guidance as they see fit. In a way, the qualities of successful sports coaches are somewhat similar to business coaches for 360 Feedback. (Minus the yelling and screaming at players).
360 feedback involves collecting perceptions about a person’s behavior from those around them.The opinions are voiced anonymously, which encourages a high level of honesty. At times, the feedback can bring surprising results for the recipient and cause emotional responses.This is when a coach comes into play.
Just like a sports team needs a coach with a winning game plan to help lead them to victory, business coaching is an important part of any 360 Feedbackprogram. 360 feedback without one-on-one coaching or group facilitation is not as successful, especially for first time recipients. The truth is that sometimes people are blind to obstacles or challenges that are standing in their way. A coach can help recipients guide through the 360 process to help identify strengths and weaknesses, and turn potential negatives into positives.
When you collaborate with a certified coach it is in a completely confidential manner, unencumbered by any organizational politics and/or interpersonal dynamics. Certified coaches provide proper guidance on feedback interpretation, goal alignment, and individual planning.
Coaches help the recipient understand the context of the 360 Feedback results. However, it is up to the recipient to change their own behaviors and become a new, improved manager. As Vince Lombardi would say, “Having the capacity to lead is not enough. The leader must be willing to use it.”
Sources: VinceLombardi.com, Wikipedia
Leadership development high school
By Caroline Fox
High school is a turbulent time for many teens, but it is a vital time for development of self-esteem, self-identity, and that ever-omnipresent college application resume. Leadership exercises can help improve a student’s overall leadership skills, which can contribute to a higher self-confidence and more willingness to try new things—which can in turn be put on that college resume. Here are a few ways to help high school students reach their leadership potential:
Home Skills
KidLead provides ways to hone high schoolers’ leadership skills at home. Take this example. It involves the nightly meal at the dinner table, and allowing the youth to make important decisions:
Mealtime Leadership:
Planning:
· You decide what we’re going to eat.
· Do we have the right ingredients? If not, how will you go about making sure we do?
· When will we be eating? You’ll need to check everyone’s schedule.
· Where will we eat?
· Who’s in charge of cooking?
· Who’s setting the table?
· Who’s in charge of clean-up?
· Who is going to be involved in the process: “the team”
· Who will do what, how, and by when?
Debrief:
· How did the team do in working together?
· Were the right people doing the right things?
· What did the leader do that was helpful?
· What could the leader do next time to be more effective?
This process can be applied to many other scenarios, such as cleaning or taking a car trip. More ideas can be found here: http://www.kidlead.com/374840.ihtml
Service Learning
Many states require service learning as a requirement to graduate from high school. Service learning is reported to improve overall classroom learning, can create feelings of camaraderie among students, and can help students uncover skills and interests previously unexplored. By encouraging students to participate in service learning, both the student and the organization benefit.
Unsure of where to start? Here are some national organizations that can direct you:
· Volunteer Match: Volunteer Match uses its search generator to pair you with an organization that inspires you. Organizations both large and small list opportunities on this service, which includes everything from volunteer interns to builders.
· American Red Cross: The Red Cross depends on volunteers for 96% of its workforce. The national Red Cross volunteer site can provide links and phone numbers for local branches, and can direct students’ efforts.
· Kiva: For students with a little extra change to spare, Kiva.org provides a unique micro lending experience. Kiva allows lenders to apply a small (we’re talking $10) amount of money towards a struggling small business in a developing country, providing valuable startup funds. The small business either succeeds and pays back the loan, or does not succeed and is not penalized for the loss.
· Habitat for Humanity: Working with others to build houses is prime time for leadership building. Add some wood, a few nails, and a family in need of a home, and you’ve got a win-win situation for everyone.
Class Officer Positions, sports teams, clubs, and other outside organizations
Teenagers in leadership positions might be seen as a recipe for disaster, but in reality they can be huge assets to any organization. While some organizations, like sports teams, Student Government Associations, or school-related clubs are for students only, community organizations are composed of people of all ages. Students can bring fresh ideas to all kinds of organizations, especially because of their fearlessness and untainted desire and drive. At the very least, the student can get an organization on Facebook and improve its internal/external communications. More than likely, though, the student will exhibit innovative and exciting ideas—leading to respect from the group of adults and an overall higher self-esteem.
High school is a turbulent time for many teens, but it is a vital time for development of self-esteem, self-identity, and that ever-omnipresent college application resume. Leadership exercises can help improve a student’s overall leadership skills, which can contribute to a higher self-confidence and more willingness to try new things—which can in turn be put on that college resume. Here are a few ways to help high school students reach their leadership potential:Home Skills
KidLead provides ways to hone high schoolers’ leadership skills at home. Take this example. It involves the nightly meal at the dinner table, and allowing the youth to make important decisions:
Mealtime Leadership:
Planning:
· You decide what we’re going to eat.
· Do we have the right ingredients? If not, how will you go about making sure we do?
· When will we be eating? You’ll need to check everyone’s schedule.
· Where will we eat?
· Who’s in charge of cooking?
· Who’s setting the table?
· Who’s in charge of clean-up?
· Who is going to be involved in the process: “the team”
· Who will do what, how, and by when?
Debrief:
· How did the team do in working together?
· Were the right people doing the right things?
· What did the leader do that was helpful?
· What could the leader do next time to be more effective?
This process can be applied to many other scenarios, such as cleaning or taking a car trip. More ideas can be found here: http://www.kidlead.com/374840.ihtml
Service Learning
Many states require service learning as a requirement to graduate from high school. Service learning is reported to improve overall classroom learning, can create feelings of camaraderie among students, and can help students uncover skills and interests previously unexplored. By encouraging students to participate in service learning, both the student and the organization benefit.
Unsure of where to start? Here are some national organizations that can direct you:
· Volunteer Match: Volunteer Match uses its search generator to pair you with an organization that inspires you. Organizations both large and small list opportunities on this service, which includes everything from volunteer interns to builders.
· American Red Cross: The Red Cross depends on volunteers for 96% of its workforce. The national Red Cross volunteer site can provide links and phone numbers for local branches, and can direct students’ efforts.
· Kiva: For students with a little extra change to spare, Kiva.org provides a unique micro lending experience. Kiva allows lenders to apply a small (we’re talking $10) amount of money towards a struggling small business in a developing country, providing valuable startup funds. The small business either succeeds and pays back the loan, or does not succeed and is not penalized for the loss.
· Habitat for Humanity: Working with others to build houses is prime time for leadership building. Add some wood, a few nails, and a family in need of a home, and you’ve got a win-win situation for everyone.
Class Officer Positions, sports teams, clubs, and other outside organizations
Teenagers in leadership positions might be seen as a recipe for disaster, but in reality they can be huge assets to any organization. While some organizations, like sports teams, Student Government Associations, or school-related clubs are for students only, community organizations are composed of people of all ages. Students can bring fresh ideas to all kinds of organizations, especially because of their fearlessness and untainted desire and drive. At the very least, the student can get an organization on Facebook and improve its internal/external communications. More than likely, though, the student will exhibit innovative and exciting ideas—leading to respect from the group of adults and an overall higher self-esteem.
UHQ Stock Photo - Summer Couples
UHQ Stock Photo - Summer Couples
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Stock Vector - 3D Icon
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70 HD Good Mix HQ Wallpapers
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3d models BN Office Solution - Office Furniture [HF/FS]
3d models BN Office Solution - Office Furniture
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BN Office Solution - a well known European brand, owned by Europe's largest furniture companies group NOWY STYL GROUP.
The library represented the entire production - a collection of chairs, armchairs, upholstered and cabinet furniture. The same library includes the necessary textures and materials, and catalogs in. PDF format
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3D models Interior Scenes p3 [HF/FS]
3D models Interior Scenes p3
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3D Archmodels vol. 59 [HF/FS]
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Chick-fil-A’s recipe for servant leadership
It is safe to say that Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast food restaurants in the country. The brand has such a following that customers will “campout” overnight before a grand opening of a new restaurant. Camping out at a Chick-fil-A? That takes dedication and an extreme love for chicken!
If camping out at Chick-fil-A sounds like an idea up your alley, you will probably meet lots of people from all walks of life – including the President and COO of Chick-fil-A, Dan Cathy.
Cathy is well known for spending the night in Chick-fil-A parking lots for these campouts all across the country. Reflecting on the campout experiences Cathy stated, “I’m having the most fun I’ve ever had at Chick-fil-A.”
Since 2001, Cathy has served as President and COO of the 1,480-plus unit chain. He represents the next generation of leadership for the company founded by his father, S. Truett Cathy. When he took over as President, Cathy defined his role in the company as, “I work in customer service.” He instills the concept of servant leadership into his everyday behavior.
Robert K. Greenleaf first coined the term “servant leadership” in the essay The Servant as a Leader.
“The servant leader is a servant first,” Greenleaf stated. “It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.”
Servant leaders are attentive to the growth and development of those they work with, including partners, employees, and customers, according to Inc.com
Rather than leading from the Chick-fil-A corporate office, Cathy chooses to spend the majority of his time traveling to the chain’s restaurants and interacting with the workers. He said working in the field provides a deeper understanding of the wants and needs of the customers.
Cathy believes the values of Chick-fil-A that make it so successful include corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and customer service.
Exemplary service, Cathy says, begins with hiring the right people. The company is choosy as it typically awards franchises to just 5% of applicants, and the selection process can take a year.
Cathy has stated that he wants to make sure new operators share Chick-fil-A’s corporate values. While Christian principals are a visible factor in the company’s culture – Cathy said Christianity is not a requirement to become a Chick-fil-A operator. However, they have to exhibit humility, passion for service, compassion, and genuineness.
According to Cathy, the main idea of servant leadership is that the leaders serve the staff. Managers treat their employees how they want those employees, in turn, to treat customers.
“If we have to keep telling people what to do, it means we’re not modeling the behavior ourselves,” said Cathy in an interview with Fast Company. “If we are living it every day, we don’t need to talk about it.”
A key characteristic of a servant leader is the desire to serve. Tell us, what are you thoughts about Dan Cathy and servant leadership? Would you ever campout overnight for chicken?
Sources: Fast Company, Inc.com, Chick-fil-A.com, Greenleaf.org
If camping out at Chick-fil-A sounds like an idea up your alley, you will probably meet lots of people from all walks of life – including the President and COO of Chick-fil-A, Dan Cathy.
Cathy is well known for spending the night in Chick-fil-A parking lots for these campouts all across the country. Reflecting on the campout experiences Cathy stated, “I’m having the most fun I’ve ever had at Chick-fil-A.”
Since 2001, Cathy has served as President and COO of the 1,480-plus unit chain. He represents the next generation of leadership for the company founded by his father, S. Truett Cathy. When he took over as President, Cathy defined his role in the company as, “I work in customer service.” He instills the concept of servant leadership into his everyday behavior.
Robert K. Greenleaf first coined the term “servant leadership” in the essay The Servant as a Leader.
“The servant leader is a servant first,” Greenleaf stated. “It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.”
Servant leaders are attentive to the growth and development of those they work with, including partners, employees, and customers, according to Inc.com
Rather than leading from the Chick-fil-A corporate office, Cathy chooses to spend the majority of his time traveling to the chain’s restaurants and interacting with the workers. He said working in the field provides a deeper understanding of the wants and needs of the customers.
Cathy believes the values of Chick-fil-A that make it so successful include corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and customer service.
Exemplary service, Cathy says, begins with hiring the right people. The company is choosy as it typically awards franchises to just 5% of applicants, and the selection process can take a year.
Cathy has stated that he wants to make sure new operators share Chick-fil-A’s corporate values. While Christian principals are a visible factor in the company’s culture – Cathy said Christianity is not a requirement to become a Chick-fil-A operator. However, they have to exhibit humility, passion for service, compassion, and genuineness.
According to Cathy, the main idea of servant leadership is that the leaders serve the staff. Managers treat their employees how they want those employees, in turn, to treat customers.
“If we have to keep telling people what to do, it means we’re not modeling the behavior ourselves,” said Cathy in an interview with Fast Company. “If we are living it every day, we don’t need to talk about it.”
A key characteristic of a servant leader is the desire to serve. Tell us, what are you thoughts about Dan Cathy and servant leadership? Would you ever campout overnight for chicken?
Sources: Fast Company, Inc.com, Chick-fil-A.com, Greenleaf.org
Managers: Do You Have a Monkey on Your Back?
The other day seemed like any typical workday. We worked diligently, ate lunch, and were greeted by a flying screaming toy monkey with a 50-foot flight range.
Our VIP/CIO brought the flying monkey to the office for some lighthearted humor. This monkey also serves as the mascot for The Flying Monkeys, the TBC baseball team. The flying monkey at the office did provide us a bunch of laughs and motivation to play ball after work. It also served as a reminder of the theory, “a monkey on your back.”
A “monkey on your back” is something that you are forced to do and can’t get away from - as if a monkey was clinging on your back. That theory was the foundation behind the famous Harvard Business Review article “Management Time: Who’s Got the Monkey?” The article became one of the two best-selling reprints in the history of the publication.
In the article, William Oncken and Donald Wass described the concept of management time as it relates to the interaction between managers and their bosses, their peers, and their subordinates.
Okay, so what does all of that have to do with monkeys? Let’s take a closer look.
The Idea in Brief
You are racing down the hall. An employee stops you and says, “We’ve got a problem.” You assume you should get involved but can’t make an on-the-spot decision. You reply, “Let me think about it.”
The issue? Well a “monkey” has just leaped from the subordinate’s back to yours. Take on enough monkeys, and you won’t have time to handle your actual job!
How do you avoid accumulating monkeys? Read up on the following advice from Oncken and Wass and get ready to return monkeys to their proper owners.
Examine your own motives
Some managers may worry that if they encourage subordinates to take more initiative, they’ll appear less strong and more vulnerable. Put aside those fears to relinquish direct control and support employees’ growth.
Develop employees’ skills
Employees try to hand off monkeys when they lack the desire or ability to handle them. Help employees develop problem-solving skills. While it is initially more time consuming than tackling problems yourself – it does save time in the long run.
Foster trust
Developing employees’ initiatives requires a trusting relationship between you and your subordinates. If they are afraid of failing, they’ll keep bringing the monkeys to you rather than working to solve their own problems. To promote trust, reassure them it is safe to make mistakes.
Want to read the complete article? You are in luck! The article can be purchased on the TBC site: http://www.boothco.com/bank/article_e4.php.
It is worth your time to read the entire article. After all, who would want to buy an endless supply of bananas to feed those pesky monkeys on their back?
Sources: Harvard Business Review, Business Week, Woot.com
It's my party and I can cry if I want to !
Bitter-sweet 20 !!!!!!!1 booyah! I wanted to thank everyone for your lovely wishes and all the chocolates and presents and songs and hugs and all that fun jazz! Oh I'm so happy. So I'm just gonna share some of the photos I took today, I hope you enjoy and have a good one, I'm off to finish meh cake! (ps! My mom makes the most gorgeous and delicious cakes ever!)
Spark like empty lighters.
(I used CanonEOS 400D, 50mm lens, tripod and Canon controller RC-1 for the pictures)
Spark like empty lighters.
I'm also posting some self-portraits taken this summer, for a little sense of perspective - it's interesting to see how different from now I was even back then. And be nostalgic that those happy, I'm-19-and-invincible!-times are over. For styling I just used ribbons and some flowers from my backyard.
(I used CanonEOS 400D, 50mm lens, tripod and Canon controller RC-1 for the pictures)
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