http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/ en-us 2005-12-17T11:51:37-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/034389.html I thought the most informative and interesting project was the Tipping Point presentation. The reason I feel this way is because I found the Tipping Point book to be the most insightful of all the readings from this semester. All... 2005-12-17T11:51:37-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/033724.html I often find myself in positions like Mary Jane, just going through the motions and not having any fun with what I'm doing. I am not normally outwardly crabby or rude when I am not feeling motivated, but having flat... 2005-12-07T17:17:43-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/033033.html I searched on google for tipping point examples to get a broader idea of what other people are relating to Gladwell's "The Tipping Point". I came across an interesting interview of Gladwell by ESPN's Rob Neyer. This was a different... 2005-11-29T12:19:59-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/033028.html The case studies in chapters six and seven were very interesting to read and discuss. It was so interesting to see the tipping point theories; principles of epidemic transmission, stickiness and context, and the idea of Mavens and Connectors help... 2005-11-29T12:10:38-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/032302.html There are not too many new things I learned about myself in terms of my role in a group in the "teach the class" project. I usually play the same role in most of my groups. I was elected the... 2005-11-15T19:47:23-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/030349.html Working in virtual teams was a very new and different activity. It was nice to be able to meet without having to be in the same place as your group members. I can see why corporations and other businesses use... 2005-10-20T12:57:42-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/030226.html After completing the self-inventory based on Goleman's ideas of emotional intelligence I have a better understanding of what exactly emotional intelligence is. I feel that I have a very good understanding of all of Goleman's points, most of it seems... 2005-10-19T17:06:56-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/029567.html The dysfunctional role I worry about the most is the pleaser role. I tend to just go along with what others want to avoid conflict. Most of the time it is just easier and more pleasant to agree with others... 2005-10-11T11:57:07-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/028661.html My personal mission statement was a fairly simple and straightforward one: To look hard at what pleases me and harder at what doesn't. To live life with humor and also have compassion for others in both personal and private areas.... 2005-09-29T21:58:15-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/028656.html Inventory 1: Who are you? 1. I am caring 2. I am sensitive 3. I am fun 4. I am sincere 5. I am compassonate Inventory 2: What do you believe? 1. I believe you should open your eyes to... 2005-09-29T21:38:13-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/027179.html The things that would define a highly effective team in my field would be similar to any characteristics that would make an effective team in any situation. A team in the food industry would need to have people with different... 2005-09-13T22:29:14-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/027059.html I am fairly self-aware, I know what I am feeling and how to deal with that, and deal with others. I could use work on my self-regulation. I definately know how to indulge myself in many ways. I don't deal... 2005-09-13T10:10:35-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/john5757/Class/027058.html I am a senior studying applied economics. I hope to be involved in the food industry in some way or another when I am finished with school. I would like to work for a produce wholesaler or make purchasing decisions... 2005-09-13T10:06:41-06:00