Weeknoter. Well, not even that. But much of what I've learned, during my practicum at First Hawaiian Bank, would probably be either illegal, immoral, or fattening if I were to tell you. And if I did, I'd then have to terminate you with extreme prejudice [that's a joke, for those who can't recognize one when it jumps up and bites you on the okole - ed.].
That said, I think some of the general themes may be of some utility. For example, do you trust your boss? Do your fellow employees trust you? Do they respect you, and do you respect them? These types of values are vitally important in any kind of human interaction. Even in a private business.
"Why?" you ask. Isn't it a dog eat dog world? Don't we live in the era of Gordon Gecko ("Greed, is good")? Yes, but if your boss does not respect and trust what you say, you are of no use to her. And if that is true, you won't be around very long.
Other values like integrity, honesty tempered by kindness, fairness, and loyalty distinguish the also rans from those who excel at what they do. Good people flock to those who have these qualities. They will even jump from company to company to follow these self-actualized business leaders.
So think about what qualities and values you have, and should have, because these things add value to a company.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel While we were in California last month, we stayed at the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. The Hotel is located between Disney's new California Adventure Park and Disneyland. When we pulled up to the front of the hotel we though we had magically been transported to a lodge in Yosemite. The architecture is based on the Craftsman or Arts and Crafts style of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Upon entering, you come to the Great Hall. It appears to be three or four stories tall and includes huge stuffed chairs and sofas for lounging. Even the phones in the hall are the old style rotary dial type. There are 750 rooms in the hotel with standard room prices running from $200 to $400 per night. There are packages which may reduce the total cost but expect to pay a premium for staying there.
I don't want to sound like a travel commercial [memo to Disney, feel free to send complimentary freebies - ed.], but if you can stay there, do so. The only downside, other than the price, is that true to the style of architecture, the walls and floors are apparently made of wood. This means you WILL hear your next door neighbors (and those above you). But otherwise, go for it.
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