We're jazzed to find ourselves on this distinguished list. Evan Carmichael does a very credible and thorough job providing motivation and strategies for entrepreneurs.
Since we're talking productivity, here are some of my "must reads" when it comes to organizational life and productivity:
Wally Bock at Three Star Leadership. This is where you'll find the "how to" of developing managers along with experience and depth of thought to support the suggestions. He also analyzes the business news of the day in ways that make it meaningful to office and cube dwellers everywhere. Wally, quite simply, knows his stuff.
Jim Stroup examines issues of Managing Leadership from every angle and every level in organizations. When he gets on a roll with a topical series, I don't miss a post.
Kris Dunn, The HR Capitalist, will help you tackle on-the-job issues like this one.
You'll never think of presentations and design the same way again after following the guidance of Garr Reynolds at Presentatation Zen.
Whether you are planning to leave corporate life or just change careers, the "Two Pams" will be happy to aid and abet your escape: Escape from Corporate America / Escape from Cubicle Nation.
For blogging tips and resources that flow throughout the day, ConverStation's Mike Sansone is in my reader.
Brainiacs everywhere can get their synapses connected by Dr. Ellen Weber at Brain Based Business along with equally brainy colleague Dr. Robyn McMaster.
David Zinger will keep you on top of employee engagement with his writing as well as his totally engaged Employee Engagement Network.
Steve,
Congratulations - you're in great company on that list, and with your presence on it, so are they!
Thanks for the mention here in your post; your readiness to diffuse the impact of praise landing on you by trying to spread it to others is only one reason you are so highly regarded and appreciated.
I must also say that there are a number of interesting sites on that list that I had been unaware of, and that I'll be exploring over the next few days - thanks for that too!
Again - congratulations!!
Posted by: Jim Stroup | June 22, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Congrats, Steve! A well-deserved honor.
Posted by: Pamela | June 22, 2008 at 11:18 PM
It couldn't happen to a nicer, more deserving guy! Your blog is one of only a few I read every single day and you always have something fresh and thoughtful to say. Congratulations! Take a bow -- you earned it.
Joan
Posted by: Joan Schramm | June 23, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Very kind and much appreciated, Joan.
Posted by: Steve Roesler | June 23, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Steve:
Everywhere I travel in cyberspace these days people are talking about Steve Roesler and All Things Workplace. I think you are only just scratching the surface Steve as your popularity will continue to swell, because after all, you are such a swell guy.
David
Posted by: David Zinger | June 23, 2008 at 06:30 PM
David, my mom would be thrilled:-)
Posted by: Steve Roesler | June 23, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Pamela, thanks for "escaping" for a moment to say hi.
(For ATW readers who are looking for a real treat re: career options, check Pamela out at:
http://www.escapefromcorporate.com/index.html )
Posted by: Steve Roesler | June 23, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Congratulations! You're doing a great job!
mark
Posted by: Mark Howell | June 23, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Hey Steve! Congratulations! Well done. I've been a silent lurker for a while now, and I have to say...it couldn't have happened to a better guy. Congrats!
Posted by: Oxiana | June 24, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Oxiana, I appreciate you coming out of the shadows:-)
Posted by: Steve Roesler | June 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM