Tag: the office
What’s the most inspiring thing anyone has ever said to you?
At Anthill HQ, we like to think that we've been responsible for the occasional inspiring quote. We certainly like to share the rare and spontaneous moments of others, when business leaders and creative thinkers bring a new idea or way of thinking into the world. Watch and listen carefully. These inspirational words will change your life. Maybe.
David Brent demonstrates the power of first impressions
If you've ever been a part of an organisation that has merged with another, you'll know that there's always at least one person who tries a little too hard to impress the newcomers. Take this effort from David Brent, Ricky Gervais's middle management anti-hero from The Office, as he welcomes 'the Swindon lot' to the fold.
Motivational life lessons from David Brent (The Office)
Motivational speaking is often seen as the trade of phonies and eccentrics -- think Jim Cunnigham (Patrick Swayze) of Cunning Visions in the film Donnie Darko. While prolific on both the business and public circuits, genuine motivational 'visionaries' are few and far between.
Fortunately, we have David Brent's inaugural 'life lessons' speech to remind us that it's easy to think outside the square and empower ourselves to kick goals if we just believe.
