post # 368 — Monday, May 7, 2007 — a General post

Excitement - new managing videocast & audiocast

In order to maintain any successful, motivated, and forward-thinking organization, the people must be excited and turned on with regards to the tasks they face. In Excitement, the 7th episode in my live videocast and podcast series, we are going to dive into the virtues of excitement and examine the types of managerial efforts it takes to maintain this crucial element.

Audio Timeline
00:40 — Introduction
01:00 — The difference between being happy and being turned on
02:13 — Why it is imperative that people be excited
04:09 — Managers: People of principles vs. people of expedience

You can download Excitement or sign up to receive new Maister Moments videos automatically with iTunes or other video players. (Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to subscribe.) My seminars are always available for download at no cost.

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