It’s vital that today’s food service professionals have not just culinary expertise, but also business, management and critical thinking skills. Well-paying management positions in the expanding range of food and food service companies continue to expand around the world, along with the need for educated, experienced leaders.
I enjoyed this article and think that it is completely true. I almost wish that every workplace had to print that article out and post it some place where every employee could see it. A lot of times people lose sight of the ideas listed in the article and that can cause a negative impact on the functionality of the business.
Two of the policies that I personally follow all the time are "Everyone smiles in the same language" and "Honesty is the best policy". Smiling can do wonders for interactions you have with other people. It lets others know that you are friendly, that you care and aren't a threat or aggressive. It can help sooth an angry customer or it can help you be a better candidate when applying for a job. I think a smile is a very important thing. "Honesty is the best policy" I think is also extremely true. Be honest to your customers, your coworkers and your self. Nothing good comes from lying!
Those are the two things that I live by but I do think that all of these policies work. Staying positive, being true to yourself, giving everything you've got and keeping a good balance gives you the best shot at being successful in whatever it is you want to accomplish!
I agree with this article and wish that schools actually taught this. Most people dont realize that everything stated is true. If they do realize it they dont act on it
Most of the points explained in the article are things you learn through out life and being in the work force. These morals and behaviors are key to be a successful employee in the work force. Some are taught in school like learning about finances and working with others. Many of these I see my self using everyday and in the workforce. 1. Smiling, a smile can truly make someones day. 2.Attitude trying to have a positive attitude is important in life, if you are positive others around you will be too. 3. You can't do everything on your own, I tend to try to do so but sometimes it is ok to receive help and you just can't do everything on you own. BNM 3050
The major takeaway I received from this article is that learning is an ongoing experience throughout life no matter how old you are or how experienced one believes they are (career wise and beyond). The idea that learning does not stop outside the classroom is a lesson that should be driven home more in the world. People recognize schools and classrooms as the only place that learning takes place and when they exit institutions they fail to continue learning in their daily lives. Each of us has to make an effort to read more and take in experiences on our own accord to truly learn life lessons to guide us forward. The classroom is a closed and controlled environment that is safe and mistakes do not really have any reparations. The real world offers the ups and downs of one’s actions that allow the devising of the best practices to incorporate into your life and careers, whether for good or bad. To me I have always viewed the school as a platform to find out what exists in the world and then I further research the topics that interest me, so that I can truly learn all facets of that topic. This has provided me with more plenty of interesting reading material and knowledge that I have been able to apply to working in restaurants and career in the food industry. To further this point is that although culinary labs have been beneficial in learning basic cooking skills and methods in various areas, the bottom line is that these are basic skills that are merely a baseline for to go beyond. The jobs I have had in restaurants and the chefs I have worked with have shown me techniques and information that could never be condensed into a simulated lab environment. That is how builds their repertoire; learning by doing is a critical aspect , if one wants to work in kitchens or the food industry, but one also must read books, use media, research trends to master this profession in this day and age. That should be the driving point of schools, teaching students to seek pertinent information on their own.
found this article very benificial. It describes each aspect of what it is to be a succesful person. I feel as if its all really meant to be a reality check. When reading it, you realize that it is not only benificial at a career career standpoint but also to be taken as your own personal expectancies during everyday life. One that I enjoyed most was "Beat rejection before it beats you." Thats one I feel most people dont take advantage of. I feel like one should always be at least three steps ahead of the game. Always anticipate whats going to happen before it does. Im not saying magically turn into a future seeing physcic person thingy, just kick some ass before yours does. Overall I really enjoyed this article and feel as if everyone shoud have a copy of it with them at all times as a reminder of what it is to actually be someone. (SP 6:00)
Yes! I totally agree with the article. Everyday is a learning day. It would be great to be in any environment just like that. Love the part when it says everyone smiles in the same language. It really does:)
Harvey Mackay's article really hit major points about the industry that people far too often forget. One point that really hit home for me was too keep a positive attitude, no matter what. Most of our emotions and interactions with people stem from the attitude that we carry. This is especially important in the workplace since everyone is in such close quarters with everyone else and everyone relies on everyone else to accomplish tasks. Another point that Mackay made was try to make everything into a learning experience. Even when you don't succeed and you feel like you failed, its ok, as long as you try again and learn from your mistakes. Nobody is perfect. Overall, I agree with Mackay and all of his philosophies, and I try to live by them as much as possible. If everyone was able to truly follow his guidelines, people would feel better about themselves and everyone else. PS 6pm
Agreed! I follow these values everyday. Being an intern is an excellent example. When you're an intern, you are basically practicing for the job you want. This includes following these values. When you are ready to work, you will have improved yourself as a person.
As a society we need to teach these more than we currently do. 2. I agree with these. 3. I follow most if not all of these. My favorite one is "Everyone smiles in the same language". I have the opportunity to work with people all around the world because of the camp I work at. Even people that speak broken english recognize a smile.
I do agree with this article. I think schools should teach the stuff that was posted in this article, and not just the usual math, science, english etc. I epically liked the part about smiling everyday. It sounds like a silly concept but its true.
I completely agree with this article in more ways than one. I feel that a lot of these statements are core values that are often forgotten in the work place. It takes a certain type of character to become a great business leader and many of these facts are huge contributions to getting you there. I especially enjoyed the part where it talks about how you can't do everything yourself. The value of teamwork is most important in the workplace and truly believe that "two heads are better than one." I also enjoyed the final fact, that you can learn something everyday- if you are paying attention. I feel that this can apply to both work and school. Either you can go to school or work and go through the every day motions, or you can get involved and really participate. It will only help you in the end.
I truly believe everything that was said in this article. Times have changed, and we can't just use our book knowledge to get us through our careers. We have to start by asking "hey,what can I do the help?" If you put two brains together rather than having just one, sure enough you will come up with a better and more effective solution. We don't always have the right answers and although we may think we can do something on our own, it is never a bad idea to ask for assistance. Let someone read your proposal before showing it to your boss; have a fellow line cook taste a new recipe you have been working on. A little bit of something will always go along way. When it comes down to the nitty gritty our attitude is everything. Do things with a smile on your face, and if it is something you don't like then look on the positive side of the situation. No matter what happens, always be honest about everything you do in life. If you mess something up take ownership for it, learn form your mistakes and do better the next time. Without honestly we would not have success in the workforce.
Mackay's examples have proven through out my career to be truthful, and evident in every professional setting i've worked in to date. Being positive and up beat while working directly correlates to positive results. it is also important to keep an open mind through out your career and realize that there is no possible way you can know everything regarding your field. Especially as a culinary major, I have made the decision to always remain a student. more so in a figurative way, but I will always be looking for new elements of tangible and intangible material in my workplace.
Mackay's article was uplifting and I agree with him 100%. It's nearly impossible to learn all that you need inside of a classroom. If we open our minds, we will always be learning. I never really valued these statements until I encountered them personally. It's nice to read positive reinforcement, especially as a younger employee about to enter the industry!
This article is so simply stated and concise but I couldn't agree with it more. It displays a really easy guide to being a more content and humble (hopefully successful as well) person and member of the workforce and society. I try to implement as much of this list as possible on a daily basis, especially the Mackay's Morals at the end: Learn something new every day. I can believe I had a good day unless I have learned something new that day, even some small tidbit of information, anything really, but it has to happen.
I agree with him as well. These are most of the things you need to know that books don't have because these are more life lessons that you have to be ready for when you are done with school. The world can be a cruel and terrible place for someone that doesn't follow these rules. I usually follow most of theese on a daily basis so they ring very true to my lifestyle. The couple with honest and having a posistive attitude I think are one of the two most crucial aspects of life when it comes to the workplace and society. I try to follow those to everyday to the best of my ability. I think they work because if you look at a lot of companies people are with these companies for a lot of reasons but most people like companies who follows these attributes. The ones that do I beleive have the best business relationship with their customers.
I do agree with this articles as do many employers. They look for people who have good work experience because these qualities are important to have in an work and any other environments. It teaches you how to become successful and makes you a great person to work for and with. Having and understanding all of these will lead to climbing the ladder quickly. I do believe in some of these, and have learned to accept them. I think the being able to deal with rejection is very important because once you fall off the horse you have to get back up and try again and not stay down
I agree with what the article is saying. I think that when interviewing, employers what to hire someone with good work ethic and practical business knowledge, not just trade skills, and employing these lessons can make you a much better employee in any industry.
I agree 100 percent with this article. I think that he's right, there are a lot of lessons in life that you learn on the way of growing up throughout your lifetime. I think teachers should be teaching whatever subject they teach but do lessons that incorporate Mackays lessons so that a student would learn them early on and be prepared for life. I would say that I follow these life lessons closely. Even when I was younger I was always told to smile and be friendly. My dad pushed me to have a good work ethic but don't take everything too seriously.
I think this article highlights excellent points that employees should take into consideration in order to improve their work ethic or build one. I have learned a lot of these same traits whether it was in the work force, from my parents or from boy scouts. The part about "attitude is paramount" I believe is very important because I have worked in places were if one person has a bad mood it brings the entire team down.
This article highlights major key points that will make you not only successful in life but also help you enjoy it along the journey. I consider myself lucky because I currently work in a kitchen that my fellow coworkers all posses these qualities and because of that we all love to go to work, which we don't even consider it to be work anymore because of the enjoyment you get out of working with positive helpful and friendly coworkers. Kc 6:00
I do are agree with Mackay life lesson. We will learn Mackay life lesson in life when we are working. As for me as a fellow i do teach my interns how to be a responsible and be successful in a kitchen.I also do learn from them too.
I agree with all points made by Mackay in this article. Students should be taught these lessons throughout their schooling career. These concepts are usually stumbled upon throughout ones life as a posed to being introduced to them. Having somebody guide you through them is much more affective than struggling to understanding the meaning behind each of these topics. I have followed most of these practices throughout my career, however, reading this article has shed light to others that i have not. I will be sure to keep these ideas with me.
I agree with most of the points in this article. In order to create a positive and pleasant environment, teamwork and smiling is key. Personally, I have used some of Harvey Mackay's principles in my life especially during my internship. For example, teamwork and communication in the kitchen is essential because it can be busy and fast-paced, so working together as a team ensures the customers receives top-notch services. As for me, I believe that every champion or winner has encountered failure at least once in their lives. But through every encounter, they pick themselves up and grow from it. All in all, this article gives me a different outlook on professionalism and it will be very useful when I begin my career in the industry or corporate line.
Harvey Mackey hit the nail on the head in his article. People should learn these concepts while growing up may it be in school or from there parents. Its about having a good attitude about life while having common sense and the dream to be a good person. I like the part that says your attitude is paramount. People want to see a worker with a consistently positive attitude who is ready for anything which helps drive other emloyees to act the same. "you dont really know it all" is also a good point he presents because you dont want to be seen as arrogant to your fellow employees. People need to stay more open minded. two heads are better than one.
I agree with everything Harvey Mackey said about tips for the workplace. I'm a huge believer of smiling at the workplace no matter what my mood is. Even when I'm in the worst mood at work, I'll still smile at everyone because it could cheer someone else up. Another thing I agree with is to not be arrogant in the workplace because that could cause conflict between coworkers or it could put everyone in a bad mood.
I agree with most of the things in this article. However, the one about not being a control freak doesn't always ring true. If the people you work with aren't competent in the job they are doing, its your responsibility to take the initiative and make sure that the job gets done the way it should. Worrying about rubbing your coworkers the wrong way wont get you ahead in the work place. It might make you friends, but it won't get you promoted. If you are a leader, taking the initiative in a professional and confident way is an appropriate thing to do.
I agree with the article, it seems basically to me Harvey Mackay is outlining what he feels is the key to success. To me it seems like what he is saying overall is you have to be a team player if you want to succeed. You as an individual have flaws and by yourself cannot do everything, but if you think of everyone as a puzzle piece, alone your just one puzzle piece but together you can be something great. Being a junior in college is pretty crazy, this year I've really started to realize I'm not a kid anymore, after next year I'm going to be on my own trying to succeed. Theses are guidelines that I do think will help you become a more successful person and I plan to start applying these to everyday situations.
I think that this article is the truth, some of the lessions are important points you can't learn in the classroom. There are alot of things people should know that you dont learn in school and these are some key points. Sometimes the best things you learn is out in the industry or by experiance. Even by reading some of these things you will never really know what they mean untill they happen to you. I live by some of these key points and I'm sure everyone does. Its true you cant do everything by yourself and when you try to it hurts the whole operation not just yourself. If you dont understand finance you will never be able to make money weather its for yourself or your business. And you definatly have to market yourself, if people dont know about you, nobody is going to want you its that simple. If everyone applied these to their daily operations business would run alot smoother and everyone would be alot happier at work.
This article it true, these are lessons that are not taught to us in school. But I think it could be a good text book for someone to write. I have seen many managers that could probably benefit from just reading the article. I personally live by most of the things that Mackey is talking about. The main thing that I would need to work on is not trying to do everything by myself and let people help me.
I agree with the points Mackey stated, they are extremely important and vital to learn throughout life. Many times I have found myself asking, how much of what I have learned in classes can I ever use in the real world? His tips are very useful for every day life in the workplace. I think the most important qualities a employee could possess are perseverance, staying positive and to smile as much as possible. I often feel that my attitude and personality affects those around me and this proves true in the workplace. Overall these points are vital ways to live by in the workplace.
1. Most of life's important lessons are not taught in the classroom. Although teachers do show us many things we need to help us be productive human beings, there are many things that we can only learn through experiences outside of the classroom.
2. I agree with what the author is saying in this article very much, in order to be a good business owner for example you have to learn through the disappointment and the struggles you overcome in order to make yourself successful in the industry you have chosen. It is okay to fail at something as long as you learn from it and try harder and work smarter next time you try to accomplish a task.
3. In the third paragraph of the article it says "your attitude is a paramount" I believe that everyone gets things done more efficiently and quickly if they care about what they are doing. The only way to get someone to care about a job that they are preforming is to have a positive attitude when you are trying to get them to do the task at hand. An unhappy employee with a bad attitude is the worst asset to a business. In the second paragraph in the article the author states "you can't do everything yourself," this is a problem that I have when I am in the workplace. Sometimes I find it easier to do everything myself to ensure that it is done the way that I want it. Other times it is extremely hard to do everything myself and I get in over my head. I have to learn to trust my coworkers and show them how to do things the most efficient way as possible. It will take stress off of me and it will help my coworkers attitudes when they know exactly how to do something and how not to do it.
Mackay's article is a clear precise illustration of how a work environment should be run. I personally agree with his points as it is a great way to create a hostile free and positive working atmosphere. Working in a fast pace kitchen, restaurant, hotel (hospitality industry) can sometimes have its flaws because of the pressures put on the workers to produce great quality food and work. We as chefs,food service management operators have influence on the entire work setting and kitchen; therefore coming to work with a positive, encouraging, uplifting attitude can easily boost the momentum of your environment co-workers and guests. Working in the hospitality industry also implies that there are plenty of problem-solving, communicating, and collaborating that must be done in order to keep the establishment afloat. Working in campus dining has helped me realize how much these techniques are essential to working; these strategies also enable the interns to broaden their minds to think outside the box and expand leadership skills. Overall, Mackay's article is a professional way to pinpoint and address the work atmosphere we should strive to work in.
When it comes to the ideal worker, Mackay hits the nail on the head with the keys to success for any business man or woman trying to succeed in the workplace. His concepts are realistic and applicable to everyday life, giving simple and easy techniques that can help the average worker excel to their highest potential. I agree with all of Mackay's points, most importantly adhering to the idea that regardless of position, all levels of workers are still human. Instead of solely relying on management, people need to realize that they make mistakes too, and should instead take their own initiative in problem solution where they see fit. I also strongly agree with the idea that people should find the balance of knowing when to be stern and hardworking, and when to take a deep breath, take a step back, and have a good laugh. I think all of these strategies can truely help people strive to be better not only as a worker, but as a human in general.
I agree with what the author of this article has said. Although I agree with everything he said, in reality I find it hard to see a business follow through successfully with all of these points, I just don't find it realistic. None the less they are all valid points that any working person should practice in the work place and its all solid advice.
The words in this article are very wise and i completely agree that life's little lessons college would not be nearly as much of a well rounded education. Although it came across as very simplistic ideals to apply to your everyday life, sometimes simple is best. I would encourage all of the advice given in the article to anyone who ever plans to become someone in their lives.
I beleive that this article is very true and that we should use everything that the schools teack us I also agree with all of the points in the article. Also i think everyone should learn from this article and they should apply it to their lives
I agree with this article, only in a class like "leadership" is this taught. I personally like utilizing the benefits/importance of teamwork, so you can get more done in less time. I think everyone should try to utilize some of these points in business every day.
I agree with Mackay that most things are not learned in the classroom. How to treat people is so important in the workplace.They will respect you more and will want to help you when you are having a problem.If I was a manager, I would post this up on a work bulletin board as inspiration for my employees. ATF 350
I absolutely agree with this article in school and business you should always be hardworking and focused but always remember not to take yourself too seriously. JW 350
I think this is a really good article to read. It helps me focus on what is important in getting the project done. I know that I cannot let the little things get to me and that I need to ask for help when it is needed because that is something I have a problem with.
I agree with this article. Being in a classroom you take notes and learn about a subject but interaction with others is very minimal when you have to follow a curriculum and must cover a certain amount of information. Outside of a classroom is where you learn people skills and how to be a leader through experiences in a work place and other situations.
I agree with the article for the most part, being in the classroom helps you learn to a point, however teachers or professors often share life stories that can help influence the learning of the students. I think that most of the time the learning is done when students are let out into the working world to start careers. ED 350
The classroom only gives you a taste of the real world, if it even does that. Some professors will give you real world examples that relates the monogamous topics you have to learn and make them a little more interesting. I think most of the learning people remember is when they are immersed in hands-on learning like an internship provides.
This article reminds me of the famous quote by Mark Twain "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education."; a lot of schooling is based on the idea that the basic understandings of the world will enlighten us and make us students of the world; however much of what we learn will not allow us to gain the practical skills required for use are schooling to its furthest potential. The ideal course is one where meaningful work experience is gained in conjunction of education. I agree overall with many of the concepts but they highlight the greater concept of individuals needing to fully engross themselves in there chosen business.
I agree that this article is very true and that we should use everything that the schools teach us. People should learn these concepts while growing up may it be in school or from there parents.
This article is almost like common sense.I'm sure some people forget.I completely agree with this article. I try to fallow these same practices, love what you do, work hard and make someone smile. I try to smile because someones always watching. I try to understand other peoples jobs at work just encase they need help. I see others taking there job seriously as do I. Theirs a time and place for everything even joking around and having fun. I try to always do my best and learn from failures. Its important to understand theirs more than one right answer sometimes. Life goes on whether your happy or sad and its not guaranteed tomorrow.
I think that this list is completely true. It is obvious that most of these aren't taught in the classroom and I'm not sure that they should be. I believe that a lot of these ideas, i learned, from my parents while growing up with my brother. This is the way people should learn these (mostly) interpersonal skills, real world experience, working together with people toward a common goal. I try hard to keep these in practice in my life all day. It's about rolling with the punches, staying positive, and not just focusing on what you're doing but who you're doing it with.
I do agree with this article. Many things mentioned are common sense aspects to life, something many people lack these days. These aren't things we are tought in the classroom but are learned when you go out there and start working, you are hit with a sense of reality. I do live by these ideas and think they make complete sense. These ideas are more important in life sometimes then knowing every detail listed in a text book. To live in the real world you cant live in only a book.
I completely concur with Mackay's points in this article. I fully believe that the most valuable lessons are indeed learned in life experiences outside of the classroom. Not to diminish the importance of classroom learning, but supplementing that with life experience is how I believe one can make the most of their education. I also adhere to the idea that the way in which co-workers perceive you will largely influence their productivity, or lack thereof. It is important to find the proper balance of being fun, friendly, and well liked while still focusing on remaining on task.
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I enjoyed this article and think that it is completely true. I almost wish that every workplace had to print that article out and post it some place where every employee could see it. A lot of times people lose sight of the ideas listed in the article and that can cause a negative impact on the functionality of the business.
ReplyDeleteTwo of the policies that I personally follow all the time are "Everyone smiles in the same language" and "Honesty is the best policy". Smiling can do wonders for interactions you have with other people. It lets others know that you are friendly, that you care and aren't a threat or aggressive. It can help sooth an angry customer or it can help you be a better candidate when applying for a job. I think a smile is a very important thing. "Honesty is the best policy" I think is also extremely true. Be honest to your customers, your coworkers and your self. Nothing good comes from lying!
Those are the two things that I live by but I do think that all of these policies work. Staying positive, being true to yourself, giving everything you've got and keeping a good balance gives you the best shot at being successful in whatever it is you want to accomplish!
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ReplyDeleteI agree with this article and wish that schools actually taught this. Most people dont realize that everything stated is true. If they do realize it they dont act on it
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I did learn most of this by working in kitchens and through basic life at JWU. College: Teaching you the things primary schools didn't.
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Most of the points explained in the article are things you learn through out life and being in the work force. These morals and behaviors are key to be a successful employee in the work force. Some are taught in school like learning about finances and working with others. Many of these I see my self using everyday and in the workforce. 1. Smiling, a smile can truly make someones day. 2.Attitude trying to have a positive attitude is important in life, if you are positive others around you will be too. 3. You can't do everything on your own, I tend to try to do so but sometimes it is ok to receive help and you just can't do everything on you own. BNM 3050
ReplyDeleteThe major takeaway I received from this article is that learning is an ongoing experience throughout life no matter how old you are or how experienced one believes they are (career wise and beyond). The idea that learning does not stop outside the classroom is a lesson that should be driven home more in the world. People recognize schools and classrooms as the only place that learning takes place and when they exit institutions they fail to continue learning in their daily lives. Each of us has to make an effort to read more and take in experiences on our own accord to truly learn life lessons to guide us forward. The classroom is a closed and controlled environment that is safe and mistakes do not really have any reparations. The real world offers the ups and downs of one’s actions that allow the devising of the best practices to incorporate into your life and careers, whether for good or bad.
ReplyDeleteTo me I have always viewed the school as a platform to find out what exists in the world and then I further research the topics that interest me, so that I can truly learn all facets of that topic. This has provided me with more plenty of interesting reading material and knowledge that I have been able to apply to working in restaurants and career in the food industry. To further this point is that although culinary labs have been beneficial in learning basic cooking skills and methods in various areas, the bottom line is that these are basic skills that are merely a baseline for to go beyond. The jobs I have had in restaurants and the chefs I have worked with have shown me techniques and information that could never be condensed into a simulated lab environment. That is how builds their repertoire; learning by doing is a critical aspect , if one wants to work in kitchens or the food industry, but one also must read books, use media, research trends to master this profession in this day and age. That should be the driving point of schools, teaching students to seek pertinent information on their own.
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ReplyDeletefound this article very benificial. It describes each aspect of what it is to be a succesful person. I feel as if its all really meant to be a reality check. When reading it, you realize that it is not only benificial at a career career standpoint but also to be taken as your own personal expectancies during everyday life. One that I enjoyed most was "Beat rejection before it beats you." Thats one I feel most people dont take advantage of. I feel like one should always be at least three steps ahead of the game. Always anticipate whats going to happen before it does. Im not saying magically turn into a future seeing physcic person thingy, just kick some ass before yours does. Overall I really enjoyed this article and feel as if everyone shoud have a copy of it with them at all times as a reminder of what it is to actually be someone. (SP 6:00)
ReplyDeleteYes! I totally agree with the article. Everyday is a learning day. It would be great to be in any environment just like that. Love the part when it says everyone smiles in the same language. It really does:)
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Harvey Mackay's article really hit major points about the industry that people far too often forget.
ReplyDeleteOne point that really hit home for me was too keep a positive attitude, no matter what. Most of our emotions and interactions with people stem from the attitude that we carry. This is especially important in the workplace since everyone is in such close quarters with everyone else and everyone relies on everyone else to accomplish tasks.
Another point that Mackay made was try to make everything into a learning experience. Even when you don't succeed and you feel like you failed, its ok, as long as you try again and learn from your mistakes. Nobody is perfect.
Overall, I agree with Mackay and all of his philosophies, and I try to live by them as much as possible. If everyone was able to truly follow his guidelines, people would feel better about themselves and everyone else.
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Agreed! I follow these values everyday. Being an intern is an excellent example. When you're an intern, you are basically practicing for the job you want. This includes following these values. When you are ready to work, you will have improved yourself as a person.
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ReplyDeleteAs a society we need to teach these more than we currently do. 2. I agree with these. 3. I follow most if not all of these. My favorite one is "Everyone smiles in the same language". I have the opportunity to work with people all around the world because of the camp I work at. Even people that speak broken english recognize a smile.
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ReplyDeleteI do agree with this article. I think schools should teach the stuff that was posted in this article, and not just the usual math, science, english etc. I epically liked the part about smiling everyday. It sounds like a silly concept but its true.
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I completely agree with this article in more ways than one. I feel that a lot of these statements are core values that are often forgotten in the work place. It takes a certain type of character to become a great business leader and many of these facts are huge contributions to getting you there. I especially enjoyed the part where it talks about how you can't do everything yourself. The value of teamwork is most important in the workplace and truly believe that "two heads are better than one." I also enjoyed the final fact, that you can learn something everyday- if you are paying attention. I feel that this can apply to both work and school. Either you can go to school or work and go through the every day motions, or you can get involved and really participate. It will only help you in the end.
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I truly believe everything that was said in this article. Times have changed, and we can't just use our book knowledge to get us through our careers. We have to start by asking "hey,what can I do the help?" If you put two brains together rather than having just one, sure enough you will come up with a better and more effective solution. We don't always have the right answers and although we may think we can do something on our own, it is never a bad idea to ask for assistance. Let someone read your proposal before showing it to your boss; have a fellow line cook taste a new recipe you have been working on. A little bit of something will always go along way. When it comes down to the nitty gritty our attitude is everything. Do things with a smile on your face, and if it is something you don't like then look on the positive side of the situation. No matter what happens, always be honest about everything you do in life. If you mess something up take ownership for it, learn form your mistakes and do better the next time. Without honestly we would not have success in the workforce.
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Mackay's examples have proven through out my career to be truthful, and evident in every professional setting i've worked in to date. Being positive and up beat while working directly correlates to positive results. it is also important to keep an open mind through out your career and realize that there is no possible way you can know everything regarding your field. Especially as a culinary major, I have made the decision to always remain a student. more so in a figurative way, but I will always be looking for new elements of tangible and intangible material in my workplace.
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Mackay's article was uplifting and I agree with him 100%. It's nearly impossible to learn all that you need inside of a classroom. If we open our minds, we will always be learning. I never really valued these statements until I encountered them personally. It's nice to read positive reinforcement, especially as a younger employee about to enter the industry!
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This article is so simply stated and concise but I couldn't agree with it more. It displays a really easy guide to being a more content and humble (hopefully successful as well) person and member of the workforce and society. I try to implement as much of this list as possible on a daily basis, especially the Mackay's Morals at the end: Learn something new every day. I can believe I had a good day unless I have learned something new that day, even some small tidbit of information, anything really, but it has to happen.
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I agree with him as well. These are most of the things you need to know that books don't have because these are more life lessons that you have to be ready for when you are done with school. The world can be a cruel and terrible place for someone that doesn't follow these rules. I usually follow most of theese on a daily basis so they ring very true to my lifestyle. The couple with honest and having a posistive attitude I think are one of the two most crucial aspects of life when it comes to the workplace and society. I try to follow those to everyday to the best of my ability. I think they work because if you look at a lot of companies people are with these companies for a lot of reasons but most people like companies who follows these attributes. The ones that do I beleive have the best business relationship with their customers.
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I do agree with this articles as do many employers. They look for people who have good work experience because these qualities are important to have in an work and any other environments. It teaches you how to become successful and makes you a great person to work for and with. Having and understanding all of these will lead to climbing the ladder quickly. I do believe in some of these, and have learned to accept them. I think the being able to deal with rejection is very important because once you fall off the horse you have to get back up and try again and not stay down
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I agree with what the article is saying. I think that when interviewing, employers what to hire someone with good work ethic and practical business knowledge, not just trade skills, and employing these lessons can make you a much better employee in any industry.
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I agree 100 percent with this article. I think that he's right, there are a lot of lessons in life that you learn on the way of growing up throughout your lifetime. I think teachers should be teaching whatever subject they teach but do lessons that incorporate Mackays lessons so that a student would learn them early on and be prepared for life. I would say that I follow these life lessons closely. Even when I was younger I was always told to smile and be friendly. My dad pushed me to have a good work ethic but don't take everything too seriously.
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I think this article highlights excellent points that employees should take into consideration in order to improve their work ethic or build one. I have learned a lot of these same traits whether it was in the work force, from my parents or from boy scouts. The part about "attitude is paramount" I believe is very important because I have worked in places were if one person has a bad mood it brings the entire team down.
ReplyDeleteThis article highlights major key points that will make you not only successful in life but also help you enjoy it along the journey. I consider myself lucky because I currently work in a kitchen that my fellow coworkers all posses these qualities and because of that we all love to go to work, which we don't even consider it to be work anymore because of the enjoyment you get out of working with positive helpful and friendly coworkers.
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I do are agree with Mackay life lesson. We will learn Mackay life lesson in life when we are working. As for me as a fellow i do teach my interns how to be a responsible and be successful in a kitchen.I also do learn from them too.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with all points made by Mackay in this article. Students should be taught these lessons throughout their schooling career. These concepts are usually stumbled upon throughout ones life as a posed to being introduced to them. Having somebody guide you through them is much more affective than struggling to understanding the meaning behind each of these topics. I have followed most of these practices throughout my career, however, reading this article has shed light to others that i have not. I will be sure to keep these ideas with me.
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I agree with most of the points in this article. In order to create a positive and pleasant environment, teamwork and smiling is key. Personally, I have used some of Harvey Mackay's principles in my life especially during my internship. For example, teamwork and communication in the kitchen is essential because it can be busy and fast-paced, so working together as a team ensures the customers receives top-notch services. As for me, I believe that every champion or winner has encountered failure at least once in their lives. But through every encounter, they pick themselves up and grow from it. All in all, this article gives me a different outlook on professionalism and it will be very useful when I begin my career in the industry or corporate line.
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Harvey Mackey hit the nail on the head in his article. People should learn these concepts while growing up may it be in school or from there parents. Its about having a good attitude about life while having common sense and the dream to be a good person. I like the part that says your attitude is paramount. People want to see a worker with a consistently positive attitude who is ready for anything which helps drive other emloyees to act the same. "you dont really know it all" is also a good point he presents because you dont want to be seen as arrogant to your fellow employees. People need to stay more open minded. two heads are better than one.
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I agree with everything Harvey Mackey said about tips for the workplace. I'm a huge believer of smiling at the workplace no matter what my mood is. Even when I'm in the worst mood at work, I'll still smile at everyone because it could cheer someone else up. Another thing I agree with is to not be arrogant in the workplace because that could cause conflict between coworkers or it could put everyone in a bad mood.
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I agree with most of the things in this article. However, the one about not being a control freak doesn't always ring true. If the people you work with aren't competent in the job they are doing, its your responsibility to take the initiative and make sure that the job gets done the way it should. Worrying about rubbing your coworkers the wrong way wont get you ahead in the work place. It might make you friends, but it won't get you promoted. If you are a leader, taking the initiative in a professional and confident way is an appropriate thing to do.
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DeleteI agree with the article, it seems basically to me Harvey Mackay is outlining what he feels is the key to success. To me it seems like what he is saying overall is you have to be a team player if you want to succeed. You as an individual have flaws and by yourself cannot do everything, but if you think of everyone as a puzzle piece, alone your just one puzzle piece but together you can be something great. Being a junior in college is pretty crazy, this year I've really started to realize I'm not a kid anymore, after next year I'm going to be on my own trying to succeed. Theses are guidelines that I do think will help you become a more successful person and I plan to start applying these to everyday situations.
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I think that this article is the truth, some of the lessions are important points you can't learn in the classroom. There are alot of things people should know that you dont learn in school and these are some key points. Sometimes the best things you learn is out in the industry or by experiance. Even by reading some of these things you will never really know what they mean untill they happen to you. I live by some of these key points and I'm sure everyone does. Its true you cant do everything by yourself and when you try to it hurts the whole operation not just yourself. If you dont understand finance you will never be able to make money weather its for yourself or your business. And you definatly have to market yourself, if people dont know about you, nobody is going to want you its that simple. If everyone applied these to their daily operations business would run alot smoother and everyone would be alot happier at work.
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This article it true, these are lessons that are not taught to us in school. But I think it could be a good text book for someone to write. I have seen many managers that could probably benefit from just reading the article. I personally live by most of the things that Mackey is talking about. The main thing that I would need to work on is not trying to do everything by myself and let people help me.
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I agree with the points Mackey stated, they are extremely important and vital to learn throughout life. Many times I have found myself asking, how much of what I have learned in classes can I ever use in the real world? His tips are very useful for every day life in the workplace. I think the most important qualities a employee could possess are perseverance, staying positive and to smile as much as possible. I often feel that my attitude and personality affects those around me and this proves true in the workplace. Overall these points are vital ways to live by in the workplace.
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1. Most of life's important lessons are not taught in the classroom. Although teachers do show us many things we need to help us be productive human beings, there are many things that we can only learn through experiences outside of the classroom.
ReplyDelete2. I agree with what the author is saying in this article very much, in order to be a good business owner for example you have to learn through the disappointment and the struggles you overcome in order to make yourself successful in the industry you have chosen. It is okay to fail at something as long as you learn from it and try harder and work smarter next time you try to accomplish a task.
3. In the third paragraph of the article it says "your attitude is a paramount" I believe that everyone gets things done more efficiently and quickly if they care about what they are doing. The only way to get someone to care about a job that they are preforming is to have a positive attitude when you are trying to get them to do the task at hand. An unhappy employee with a bad attitude is the worst asset to a business. In the second paragraph in the article the author states "you can't do everything yourself," this is a problem that I have when I am in the workplace. Sometimes I find it easier to do everything myself to ensure that it is done the way that I want it. Other times it is extremely hard to do everything myself and I get in over my head. I have to learn to trust my coworkers and show them how to do things the most efficient way as possible. It will take stress off of me and it will help my coworkers attitudes when they know exactly how to do something and how not to do it.
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Mackay's article is a clear precise illustration of how a work environment should be run. I personally agree with his points as it is a great way to create a hostile free and positive working atmosphere. Working in a fast pace kitchen, restaurant, hotel (hospitality industry) can sometimes have its flaws because of the pressures put on the workers to produce great quality food and work. We as chefs,food service management operators have influence on the entire work setting and kitchen; therefore coming to work with a positive, encouraging, uplifting attitude can easily boost the momentum of your environment co-workers and guests. Working in the hospitality industry also implies that there are plenty of problem-solving, communicating, and collaborating that must be done in order to keep the establishment afloat. Working in campus dining has helped me realize how much these techniques are essential to working; these strategies also enable the interns to broaden their minds to think outside the box and expand leadership skills. Overall, Mackay's article is a professional way to pinpoint and address the work atmosphere we should strive to work in.
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When it comes to the ideal worker, Mackay hits the nail on the head with the keys to success for any business man or woman trying to succeed in the workplace. His concepts are realistic and applicable to everyday life, giving simple and easy techniques that can help the average worker excel to their highest potential. I agree with all of Mackay's points, most importantly adhering to the idea that regardless of position, all levels of workers are still human. Instead of solely relying on management, people need to realize that they make mistakes too, and should instead take their own initiative in problem solution where they see fit. I also strongly agree with the idea that people should find the balance of knowing when to be stern and hardworking, and when to take a deep breath, take a step back, and have a good laugh. I think all of these strategies can truely help people strive to be better not only as a worker, but as a human in general.
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I agree with what the author of this article has said. Although I agree with everything he said, in reality I find it hard to see a business follow through successfully with all of these points, I just don't find it realistic. None the less they are all valid points that any working person should practice in the work place and its all solid advice.
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The words in this article are very wise and i completely agree that life's little lessons college would not be nearly as much of a well rounded education. Although it came across as very simplistic ideals to apply to your everyday life, sometimes simple is best. I would encourage all of the advice given in the article to anyone who ever plans to become someone in their lives.
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I beleive that this article is very true and that we should use everything that the schools teack us I also agree with all of the points in the article. Also i think everyone should learn from this article and they should apply it to their lives
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I agree with this article, only in a class like "leadership" is this taught. I personally like utilizing the benefits/importance of teamwork, so you can get more done in less time. I think everyone should try to utilize some of these points in business every day.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Mackay that most things are not learned in the classroom. How to treat people is so important in the workplace.They will respect you more and will want to help you when you are having a problem.If I was a manager, I would post this up on a work bulletin board as inspiration for my employees.
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I absolutely agree with this article in school and business you should always be hardworking and focused but always remember not to take yourself too seriously. JW 350
ReplyDeleteI think this is a really good article to read. It helps me focus on what is important in getting the project done. I know that I cannot let the little things get to me and that I need to ask for help when it is needed because that is something I have a problem with.
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I agree with this article. Being in a classroom you take notes and learn about a subject but interaction with others is very minimal when you have to follow a curriculum and must cover a certain amount of information. Outside of a classroom is where you learn people skills and how to be a leader through experiences in a work place and other situations.
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I agree with the article for the most part, being in the classroom helps you learn to a point, however teachers or professors often share life stories that can help influence the learning of the students. I think that most of the time the learning is done when students are let out into the working world to start careers.
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The classroom only gives you a taste of the real world, if it even does that. Some professors will give you real world examples that relates the monogamous topics you have to learn and make them a little more interesting. I think most of the learning people remember is when they are immersed in hands-on learning like an internship provides.
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This article reminds me of the famous quote by Mark Twain "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education."; a lot of schooling is based on the idea that the basic understandings of the world will enlighten us and make us students of the world; however much of what we learn will not allow us to gain the practical skills required for use are schooling to its furthest potential. The ideal course is one where meaningful work experience is gained in conjunction of education.
ReplyDeleteI agree overall with many of the concepts but they highlight the greater concept of individuals needing to fully engross themselves in there chosen business.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that this article is very true and that we should use everything that the schools teach us. People should learn these concepts while growing up may it be in school or from there parents.
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This article is almost like common sense.I'm sure some people forget.I completely agree with this article. I try to fallow these same practices, love what you do, work hard and make someone smile. I try to smile because someones always watching. I try to understand other peoples jobs at work just encase they need help. I see others taking there job seriously as do I. Theirs a time and place for everything even joking around and having fun. I try to always do my best and learn from failures. Its important to understand theirs more than one right answer sometimes. Life goes on whether your happy or sad and its not guaranteed tomorrow.
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I think that this list is completely true. It is obvious that most of these aren't taught in the classroom and I'm not sure that they should be. I believe that a lot of these ideas, i learned, from my parents while growing up with my brother. This is the way people should learn these (mostly) interpersonal skills, real world experience, working together with people toward a common goal. I try hard to keep these in practice in my life all day. It's about rolling with the punches, staying positive, and not just focusing on what you're doing but who you're doing it with.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with this article. Many things mentioned are common sense aspects to life, something many people lack these days. These aren't things we are tought in the classroom but are learned when you go out there and start working, you are hit with a sense of reality. I do live by these ideas and think they make complete sense. These ideas are more important in life sometimes then knowing every detail listed in a text book. To live in the real world you cant live in only a book.
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I agree whole- heartedly, I believe working in any environment these are critical steps to take to become a successful and efficient employee.
ReplyDeleteI completely concur with Mackay's points in this article. I fully believe that the most valuable lessons are indeed learned in life experiences outside of the classroom. Not to diminish the importance of classroom learning, but supplementing that with life experience is how I believe one can make the most of their education. I also adhere to the idea that the way in which co-workers perceive you will largely influence their productivity, or lack thereof. It is important to find the proper balance of being fun, friendly, and well liked while still focusing on remaining on task.
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