Mean People Suck Blog

Empathy with its characters is an essential ingredient of a successful film – or a successful venture of any kind, for that matter. One of Disney’s biggest hits, Frozen rose from certain disaster to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. That is, until...

In a decade in which many executives valued innovation yet felt leery about taking the plunge, Jeffrey Immelt took GE’s reins, transforming the legacy giant into a more agile organization. With a core commitment to lifelong learning not only personally but corporately...

What you pay your employees certainly matters. They aren’t volunteers, after all, and they depend on their paychecks for survival. But when it comes to gauging exactly what they value the most, salary is far from the only contributor. So, what do employees really...

Companies in all industries are still reeling from the incredible rate of change brought on by the digital revolution. And, we’re not done yet. In fact, fast-paced change appears to be the new normal. We operate in a business environment where every day brings new...

Everyone’s familiar with the Fortune 500 and the clout and prestige it brings. Fortune Magazine first started the list way back in 1955, naming the companies with the highest revenue in the U.S. Much has changed since the first list, and it’s important to look at the...

You wouldn’t think that a book about empathy in the workplace could possibly draw inspiration from someone whose home turf is the cutthroat New York marketing agency world that inspired Mad Men. https://youtu.be/aXiaSovLtEY However, when Drew Neisser penned “How to...

LEGO is a brand known throughout the world. It’s been a staple of childhoods for decades—one of the most popular toys for boys and girls. LEGO inspires creativity and innovation. But in the late 1990s, LEGO was facing the probability of bankruptcy. They needed to turn...

What do you think are the main factors that motivate employees at work? How do you think you could get more out of your employees and reduce employee turnover rates? You’re probably thinking along the lines of a more competitive salary or attractive bonuses. Or, maybe...

In marketing today, one of the most impactful trends is the use of employees to build trust with customers and to establish your brand as a thought leader within your industry. This is called employee activation – a concept that goes much deeper than boosting your...

In today’s fast-paced world, innovation has become a critical factor for business success. No longer just for tech companies, today’s businesses must “innovate or die” – failing to evolve and continually come up with new and better solutions dooms an organization to...

My son, like so many kids his age, is obsessed with Legos. He wants to be an engineer someday, so I can forgive the searing pain when I occasionally step on one. His Lego love affair is definitely a love-hate relationship for me (and most parents). So, you’re probably...

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