The Weekend Reader is posted every Sunday with my favorite eye-catching, inspiring, innovative and informative articles of the week.
Why Amish Businesses Thrive: “I was really impressed by the caliber of Amish companies. All the informal indicators were there; these small shops were very busy, they were getting a lot of outside attention, and even in plain Amish society you could see indicators of financial success among the businesspeople.” [Small Business Trends]
An Author’s Plan for Social Media: “if I were an author looking to get the most out of the social web (and I am), I’d do something along the lines of what I’m about to share. Your mileage may vary, but here’s a decent approximation of the things I’d do.” [Chris Brogan]
Turn Data into Wisdom: I’ve recently come across a communication and knowledge management model called DIKW that is about how we act at our jobs. The acronym represents: Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom. DIKW expresses how we process information—starting with raw data and mastering it as wisdom. Well-operated companies are run by people who know how to act and react in different business situations. They have a level of wisdom. [MarketingProfs]
5 Tips for Creating an Internship Program for Your Startup: “As more and more college students look for internships, hoping to gain valuable work experience prior to graduation, startups would be wise to create strong internship programs. Almost 70% of college students plan to pursue an internship while in school, a smart move considering that recent figures show that 90% of direct-from-college jobs will go to students who’ve had internship experience. [ReadWrite Start]
How to Really Begin Adding Value: “Many of us have been brought up to think that there is only so much to go around and we must grab what we can before other people get our share. But there is another paradigm which insists on the importance of community, emphasizing our interconnectedness and interdependence. In this view, helping others, giving something of ourselves and reaching out are the keys to success and happiness.” [Dumb Little Man]
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