Interns, At Will, Contractor...

I am at the point where I think an intern or assistant would help my life. It's weird to think but a little bit of help and investment in someone would benefit me and the individual. Sigh. 

I enjoy working for other people. It can only benefit me in experience. Many of my friends know this about me because I can never stop talking about it. Everyone should double dip and have a job where they aren't the boss. Learn new managerial skills, communication techniques, and even expand your network. There is nothing wrong with not being your own boss, but know what it feels like to be one is a great experience as well. My favorite moment is when you have fun with your "subordinates". Having inside jokes with them and still knowing they respect you as a figure head.

"Firm, Fair and Friendly" my grandmother says. It's very true.

Firm: To gain their respect and even instill some fear into those who work for you. But fear does fade. Conviction and belief in their part encourages them to work even harder and to keep working.




Fair: No one likes someone who has favorites. I DEFINITELY have my preferred workers but... at the end of the day I enjoy having them there. And my relationship with each is unique. Favorites are a distraction too. I feel like you're less observant of everyone's work if you don't evenly distribute work and interaction. You can end up fooled into believing the wrong thing. And ultimately being fair also gains you respect and shows your integrity.

Friendly: Who likes a mean person in the workplace? No one. Instead, be nice. My favorite thing to do is to encourage people with cards. I HAND WRITE them and only write what I really truly mean. Even if the person doesn't appreciate my kind words (It's happened), at least I know my intention.

I'm going to revisit this topic probably. So stay tuned!

Company Culture

Hey everyone. I have been super busy at my internship but i have not forgotten my beloved blog. I actually wrote one for them i and I want you all to check it out. :)

Replaced the name of the internship name with the word internship

Question: What is the best part of {Internship}?

I’ve always believed that the culture and atmosphere of an organization comes from the persona of the owner. He or she sets the tone for everything that comes after, including productivity and employees.

I’d imagine that the bureaucratic  cultures are lead by the more machine-like personas. Every decision is made by your employee manual. You clock in, you clock out. There isn’t much left up to discussion or personal opinion. The rules are just that, rules.

How about the structure of management? Linear or a web? Vertical or Horizontal? Of course there are pros and cons to all. But establishing this is necessary. You can’t have an organization function properly without direction.

At {Internship}, our unique characteristic is family.  Our success as individuals and as a company is not a product of our cash flow, clientele, networking or other business attributes. It’s  from taking team morning jogs to set the mood for the rest of the work day. Sharing meals together at over favorite restaurant. Having “pow wows”, where we encourage and motivate each other. And having a management structure where the arrows in the diagram go back and forth rather than one way. In this environment, stress doesn’t last long. A helping hand is already lending itself to you.

A culture can’t be taught or bought, but embraced.  The {Internship} team is {Internship}=Family.

Answer: Our culture

For more on building company culture we have found some excellent articles at:

Here Zappos CEO Tony H CEO Speak about Your Culture being your brand

Inc.com gives a great article on how to build a culture of trust

We also love the list given by VentureBlog on how to build your culture