Keeping people fired up starts with having a really clear vision for what the company is aiming to do. Our mission is to make it easy for people to self-document and share meaningful life experiences. You’ll notice I didn’t say we make cameras and camera mounts. As soon as it becomes about the camera, it’s rather limited; it’s about a device. It’s like, Google didn’t start by saying, We’re going… Read More
How to Get Employees to Open Up by Michael Fertik
We came across another great article on Inc by Michael Fertik, the founder of Reputation.com. You can walk around all day as the CEO thinking you’re not an intimidating person, but a lot of people, especially those who haven’t known you a long time, are automatically intimidated by your title or by the fact that you don’t talk with them every single day or whatever it is. When you have… Read More
Is Your Door Really Always Open?
Maybe it is. But I’d wager that your employees aren’t exactly lining up to get in. Nearly every boss has said it. And just about every employee has heard it. Yet it’s one of the most meaningless lines ever spoken in the office: “My door is always open.” The statement usually is followed up with some version of, “If you ever have an issue with anything, please come talk to… Read More