We bring to you some of the most interesting ideas for you to enhance your personal growth and business performance!


 

Does One Stop Being a Mentee?

Have you ever wondered when we stop being a Mentee and become a Mentor? Below is a personal sharing from Mr. Yoland Perras, General Manager of Sheraton Changsha Hotel on his mentoring journey and the insights he has gained.  
 
We are all familiar with dictionary definitions of mentor and mentee. In this sharing, I wish to go beyond conventional definitions to draw lessons from my personal experience about these two interesting terms. I will also seek to answer the question “When do we stop being a mentee?”.
 

Advice I Wish Someone Had Given Me in My First Job

Starting a new job can be daunting to a fresh graduate or someone making a career switch. Thorin Klosowski shares with us tips he wished someone had given him in his first job.
 
These tips range from managing personal expectations, to staying organized, and not missing deadlines.
 
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Four Big Mistakes of Performance Development

This study by Acclivus identifies four crippling mistakes made by many well-intentioned business leaders when managing their staff’s performance, namely 
(1) delegating when they should lead,
(2) being supportive but not involved,
(3) delivering content but not inspiring behavioral change,  
(4) expecting staff to learn but not to apply new skills.
 
The good news is that by identifying our mistakes, we can bring our organization back on the right track.
 

Our very Own Starwood Hotels & Resorts Instagram!

Our very own Starwood Hotels and Resorts are now available on Instagram! 
 
You can learn more about our CEO, Frits van Paasschen's month-long market immersion in Dubai via the photographs sharing in Instagram or Tumblr! 
 
Do check out the the latest updates and photographs about Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide by clicking here to follow the accout for more updates and photographs!

Employee Reward Strategies

Very often, we let a day pass without complimenting our associates. To keep the team upbeat, we should take some time in our daily interaction to motivate them by showing appreciation. 
 
The formal and informal strategies included in this article will keep our associates positive and energized. In the PDF attached, bookmarks can be cut out and given to associates to motivate them.

 

How to Make the Hiring Process Pleasant

The hiring process is often a challenge for both companies and candidates. In the event of a negative hiring experience, organizations might not only lose potential talents but potential customers as well.
 
This easy-to-read infographic shares what candidates want from the hiring process and warns us of what frustrates them.

10 Things Inspiring People Say Every Day

Want to make an impact on someone’s life? 
 
In this article, the author highlights the power of words and illustrates 10 things you can say each day to make a difference in someone’s life! Some of the words includes: “Here’s what I am thinking…” and “That was awesome...”
 
Click here to read the full article and find out more!


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