Monday, October 25, 2010
California Trip!!
We are sending two of our top people to California for a leadership conference. People are a company's most valuable resource and it is important to invest in their development. Great People = Great Company.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Intrinsic on Building Strong Relationships
Connecting with people is the foundation of any business. We believe that building a strong relationship with our clients, our customers, and our peers, we will get the results that we seek. In sales & marketing, customers will listen if they have a relationship with a person. In leadership, people will follow one because they believe they have their best interest at heart.
5 indicators which will help you to judge the strength of your relationships:
1. Respect
2. Shared Experiences
3. Trust
4. Reciprocity
5. Mutual Enjoyment
5 indicators which will help you to judge the strength of your relationships:
1. Respect
2. Shared Experiences
3. Trust
4. Reciprocity
5. Mutual Enjoyment
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Reasons Why You Should Be an Entrepreneur
"In this economy....." That's what many people say these days. In 2009 millions were laid off, and thousands of companies had to close. Incidentally, a few were still making it happen. Henrik Fisker, former head designer of BMW, Aston Martin, and Ford was busy creating his own car company, Fisker Automotive. All of this was happening while the giant automakers were shutting down. In 2009 the "millionaires club" actually grew by 16%. How could all of this still be happening, while so many were suffering? Entrepreneurs stepped up with new ideas, got busy working, and decided to go for it.
4 Reasons You Should Be an Entrepreneur
1. Job Security. If you own your own company, no one can lay you off. You have the ability to work hard and decide which direction your business will go in. Best of all, you write your own paycheck.
2. Freedom and Flexibility. There is no price tag on freedom of choice or freedom of time. Entrepreneurs can do what they want, when they want to do it. They choose who they want to work with and how they're going to do it.
3. Make More Money. There is much more opportunity to make more money when you work for yourself, rather than working for someone else.
4. A Life of Greater Impact. 84% of people polled said they would be more passionate about their work if they owned their own business. People tend to care more if something is their own.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
San Francisco Trip
Congrats to one of our top Account Representatives! Danielle will be traveling to San Francisco, California this Friday, June 25th. Danielle was selected out of a number of representatives to go and watch the Red Sox vs. the Giants on Saturday. She will also be doing some sight-seeing, and attending business meetings throughout the weekend. Danielle has done a terriffic job displaying leadership and training qualities in the past few weeks, as well as leading the office in sales for our client. Keep it up!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Volunteering with The Great Urban Race
Last Saturday, June 6th, Intrinsic Consulting participated in the Boston's 4th annual Great Urban Race! The Great Urban race is done nationally, all throughout major cities, to fundraise for different organizations. This year all donations went to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, for children suffering with cancer. St. Jude's is rated the top children's cancer hospital in the U.S.
1100 racers competed in the city, navigating their way through Boston to complete a variety of crazy activities, bringing them to 12 different clue sites. Our volunteers were able to help in the registration area, as well as at different clue areas. Overall, the St. Jude's Heroes raised $12,308 for the hospital! This event was for a great cause, as well as a good time! Thanks to all of our participants! Check out The Great Urban Website for more details.
http://www.thegreaturbanrace.com/
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Red Sox Tickets Contest!!
Our client will be announcing the winner to our Red Sox ticket drawing tomorrow at training! Congratulations to our reps who were entered into the drawing. These reps were entered based upon sales done last week, and will be receiving two Red Sox tickets on June 16th. Boston Red Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks!! Good luck guys, and go Red Sox!!!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Intrinsic Consulting, Inc. gives back!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Intrinsic Consulting, Inc. gives back!!
By making these donations, Intrinsic Consulting, Inc. will help Miles for Hope move closer to a cure and increased awareness for their cause. We chose to give to Miles for Hope because it is a great cause that few know about. "Brain cancer affects as many people as breast cancer, yet only receives a small portion of the funding. Our goal and mission through our brain tumor walks is to raise enough awarness, where we start receiving the same funding that breast cancer does, so we can also make large strides in awareness and early detection."
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Time Tactics of Leaders
http://blog.success.com/experts/sharma/sharma-the-time-tactics-of-leaders/
One of the things the best of the best in business (and life) do staggeringly well is they leverage time to create spectacular results. We all have the same amount of time in a day/month/life. Those who use it poorly live half lives. Those who use it well become superstars.
One of the things the best of the best in business (and life) do staggeringly well is they leverage time to create spectacular results. We all have the same amount of time in a day/month/life. Those who use it poorly live half lives. Those who use it well become superstars.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Funny but true..I think this could help a lot of people!!! Copy and paste the link below.
http://consumerist.com/2007/04/snl-skit-dont-buy-stuff-you-cant-afford.html
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Four Practices of a Visionary Leader
The Four Practices of a Visionary Leader
By John C. Maxwell In February 1895, brothers Louis and Auguste Lumiere patented the cinematograph, an all-in-one film camera, projector, and printer. With the use of their invention, the two Frenchmen created the concept of a motion picture. Their public screening in March 1895 was history's first. Later on that year the Lumieres reached another milestone, as a showing of their work became the earliest instance of an audience paying admission to watch a film.
Initially the brothers made a splash, producing thousands of short films in a span of less than two years. Their footage, shot at a variety of exotic locations, is widely considered to be the forebear of the modern documentary. However, despite their pioneering work in cinematography, the brothers failed to foresee the broad appeal of motion pictures. Within five years, the Lumieres had given up filmmaking to return to their previous work developing still photographs. "The cinema is an invention without a future," Louis Lumiere allegedly remarked.
For all of their inventiveness, the Lumiere's demonstrated a surprising lack of vision. Shortly after they stopped making films, the movie industry exploded. Crowds have been flocking to the theaters ever since. According to the Motion Picture Association of America, U.S. box offices took in 9.79 billion dollars in 2008.
The Lumieres missed out on the benefits of vision, but you don't have to. As a leader, you can keep sight of your vision and use it to influence others by following the four practices of a visionary leader.
1) Realize that things will change
The Lumiere's weren't the only ones who failed to anticipate the future direction of the movie industry. Early on in cinema, movies had no dialogue. This was the era of silent movies featuring the likes of Charlie Chaplin.
When Sam Warner approached his brother Harry with the idea of adding sound to films made by Warner Bros. Pictures, he received the infamous retort, "Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?" Harry fought vehemently against incorporating sound into the studio's pictures, and only yielded to his brother's suggestion with Warner Bros. on the brink of financial ruin. Having added audio, the Warners' talkie films (movies with sound) took off, revolutionizing the way movies were produced and bringing a windfall of profits for Warner Bros. Pictures.
2) Consider other people's perspective
Henry Ford obstinately refused to adjust his assembly process to suit the desire of consumers to choose the color of their automobiles. "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black," Ford stubbornly insisted. Within a few years, Ford Motor Company's market share had plummeted as drivers bought from manufactures that catered to their color preferences.
3) Display courage when others are insecure
Harriet Tubman conducted daring journeys into the South to rescue slaves and escort them to freedom in the North via the "Underground Railroad." At times, the slaves she had freed would fear capture and would want to go back. However, Harriet Tubman had a "no return" policy. Whenever an escaped slave threatened to turn around, she would pull out a firearm and give the ultimatum, "Be free or die." Needless to say, she had no trouble convincing her "passengers" to stay the course.
Harriet Tubman's vision of freedom overrode her concern for the consequences of being caught. Fellow abolitionist William Still summed up Tubman's courage: "Great fears were entertained for her safety, but she was wholly devoid of personal fear. The idea of being captured by slave-hunters or slave holders, seemed never to enter her mind." In total, Tubman helped more than 300 slaves gain their freedom, risking her life on 19 secretive voyages into the South.
4) Prepare today to win tomorrow
John Wooden achieved unparalleled success in the coaching profession, winning 10 NCAA basketball titles in 12 years, including seven consecutively. His teams also won an astonishing 88 games in a row at one point. Amazingly, for all his victories, Coach Wooden never spoke to his teams in terms of winning or losing. Instead, he focused his concentration on maximizing his players' potential and coaxing their best effort. In his words, "How you run the race-your planning, preparation, practice, and performance-counts for everything. Winning or losing is a byproduct, and aftereffect of that effort." In Coach Wooden's world, success was measured by the amount of sweat put forth in practice rather than by the numbers showing on the scoreboard after a game.
By John C. Maxwell In February 1895, brothers Louis and Auguste Lumiere patented the cinematograph, an all-in-one film camera, projector, and printer. With the use of their invention, the two Frenchmen created the concept of a motion picture. Their public screening in March 1895 was history's first. Later on that year the Lumieres reached another milestone, as a showing of their work became the earliest instance of an audience paying admission to watch a film.
Initially the brothers made a splash, producing thousands of short films in a span of less than two years. Their footage, shot at a variety of exotic locations, is widely considered to be the forebear of the modern documentary. However, despite their pioneering work in cinematography, the brothers failed to foresee the broad appeal of motion pictures. Within five years, the Lumieres had given up filmmaking to return to their previous work developing still photographs. "The cinema is an invention without a future," Louis Lumiere allegedly remarked.
For all of their inventiveness, the Lumiere's demonstrated a surprising lack of vision. Shortly after they stopped making films, the movie industry exploded. Crowds have been flocking to the theaters ever since. According to the Motion Picture Association of America, U.S. box offices took in 9.79 billion dollars in 2008.
The Lumieres missed out on the benefits of vision, but you don't have to. As a leader, you can keep sight of your vision and use it to influence others by following the four practices of a visionary leader.
1) Realize that things will change
The Lumiere's weren't the only ones who failed to anticipate the future direction of the movie industry. Early on in cinema, movies had no dialogue. This was the era of silent movies featuring the likes of Charlie Chaplin.
When Sam Warner approached his brother Harry with the idea of adding sound to films made by Warner Bros. Pictures, he received the infamous retort, "Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?" Harry fought vehemently against incorporating sound into the studio's pictures, and only yielded to his brother's suggestion with Warner Bros. on the brink of financial ruin. Having added audio, the Warners' talkie films (movies with sound) took off, revolutionizing the way movies were produced and bringing a windfall of profits for Warner Bros. Pictures.
2) Consider other people's perspective
Henry Ford obstinately refused to adjust his assembly process to suit the desire of consumers to choose the color of their automobiles. "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black," Ford stubbornly insisted. Within a few years, Ford Motor Company's market share had plummeted as drivers bought from manufactures that catered to their color preferences.
3) Display courage when others are insecure
Harriet Tubman conducted daring journeys into the South to rescue slaves and escort them to freedom in the North via the "Underground Railroad." At times, the slaves she had freed would fear capture and would want to go back. However, Harriet Tubman had a "no return" policy. Whenever an escaped slave threatened to turn around, she would pull out a firearm and give the ultimatum, "Be free or die." Needless to say, she had no trouble convincing her "passengers" to stay the course.
Harriet Tubman's vision of freedom overrode her concern for the consequences of being caught. Fellow abolitionist William Still summed up Tubman's courage: "Great fears were entertained for her safety, but she was wholly devoid of personal fear. The idea of being captured by slave-hunters or slave holders, seemed never to enter her mind." In total, Tubman helped more than 300 slaves gain their freedom, risking her life on 19 secretive voyages into the South.
4) Prepare today to win tomorrow
John Wooden achieved unparalleled success in the coaching profession, winning 10 NCAA basketball titles in 12 years, including seven consecutively. His teams also won an astonishing 88 games in a row at one point. Amazingly, for all his victories, Coach Wooden never spoke to his teams in terms of winning or losing. Instead, he focused his concentration on maximizing his players' potential and coaxing their best effort. In his words, "How you run the race-your planning, preparation, practice, and performance-counts for everything. Winning or losing is a byproduct, and aftereffect of that effort." In Coach Wooden's world, success was measured by the amount of sweat put forth in practice rather than by the numbers showing on the scoreboard after a game.
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