I was thinking about the unpleasant things I've encountered in various workplaces. In my experience, there are few things I find more repugnant than explicit, blatant negative reinforcement.

I am reminded of a scene from The Hudsucker Proxy:

Mail Room Orienter: You punch in at 8:30 every morning, except you punch in at 7:30 following a business holiday, unless it's a Monday, then you punch in at 8 o'clock. Punch in late and they dock you. ⇒ Read more

Other People's Habits: How to Use Positive Reinforcement to Bring Out the Best in People Around You author: Aubrey C. Daniels asin: 007135915X

They're watching you. All of the time.

Every move you make. Every sentence, every word you utter. Your emails, your instant messages.

Every expression on your face. Every smile. Every frown, every furrowed brow.

Every action you take. ⇒ Read more

I'm here to teach. And to learn.

Once we move beyond the basics of earning a paycheck, why do I show up for work every day?

Simple. I want to learn. And I want to teach. ⇒ Read more