Good Read: ShopToEarth's Dan Swiniarski Reviews ‘Drive’ by Daniel Pink

 

By Dan Swiniarki, ShopToEarth President

I just finished reading Daniel Pink's new book "Drive".  In this book, Pink does a great job of breaking down motivation and how people respond to certain stimuli. In the book Pink shows that traditional monetary motivation is losing its gusto in the market as more and more companies (Google) allow their people creative freedom and autonomy on projects.  Some companies even allow their employees to work in different departments as long as they create something tangible. 

There were several examples that showed when compensation was applied to a task, interest as well as artistic creativity were hampered considerably. Throughout the book Pink gives examples as well as case studies that can be applied to all levels of learning. 

If you run a company, or work for a company, you have to read this book.

Understanding the principles Pink brings will allow you to drive your staff or yourself to new heights.

You can buy it via your Retail Mall on ShopToEarth.net

ShopToEarth Mark ups? Question and Answer

At ShopToEarth, we promote green thinking and saving. We always like to share questions that others come to us with; along with our answers…This is a copy of a question and answer from the ShopToEarth Facebook Fan Page Discussion Board.

Question from ShopToEarth representative:

I recently received an objection from a potential broker because of the price mark-ups on the Shop to Earth side. Evidently, the prices directly from the Vendor were at times - almost half the cost of the prices listed on ShopToEarth side. And even the My Retail Mall side was less expensive for the same product on the ShoptoEarth side. Please let me know how to handle this objection. How can we tell people to shop and make their $50.00 on the ShopToEarth side if they know their being overcharged?

ShopToEarth Answer

We are continually working on improving our pricing for Green Mall products. In fact, we just recently slashed prices for all Green Horizon products by 5%. The more volume we sell, the better pricing we will be able to offer. There is also some great information in your Training Center->FAQ's that will help you address this objection. STE

ShopToEarth Next Step Winners. Let's Duplicate!

ShopToEarth rolled out the green carpet for a Grammy-like night of awards and recognition at this year’s Next Step from Orlando, Florida. Hosted by Pat Welsh and Joe Locke with an entourage of glitz and glamour help, the ceremony proved to be enlightening and empowering. In case you missed the starry night, here’s the ShopToEarth 2010 winners list. We encourage you to duplicate their efforts!

Rookie of the Year Nominees
1. Lisa Douglas
2. Michael Fitzpatrick
3. Ed Kenny

Winner for Rookie of the Year Award
Ed Kenny

Best Attitude Nominees
1. Debbie & Steve Russell
2. Judy Quick
3. Chris Dietrick
4. Linda & Robierto Leyva


Winner for Best Attitude Award
Debbie and Steve Russell


Social Media Guru Nominees
1. Mike Morisi
2. Guilia Morelli
3. Gary Kaufman
4. Ana Rust

Winner for Social Media Guru Award
Gary Kaufman

Most Persistent Nominees
1. Jamie Klein
2. Joe and Anne Della Salla
3. Annie Pratt
4. Tony Zanoni


Winner for Most Persistent Award
Tony Zanoni


Couple of the Year Nominees
1. Vickie and Chris Morhardt
2. Jon and Gloria Favreau
3. Joe Ochiogrosso and Frank Marone
4. Dan Rea and Chuck Taylor

Winner for Couple of the Year Award
Joe Ochiogrosso & Frank Marone

Savvy Shopper Nominees
1. Julie Soviero
2. Kym Boucher
3. Ana Rust
4. Barbie Hargrave
5. Amy Roberts

Winner for Savvy Shopper Award
Julie Soviero

“Tree Hugger” Top Earth Volume for 2009 Nominees
1. Stacy Kinney - $6,651
2. Debbie Tullos - $6,820
3. Terri & Foster Malmed - $7,549
4. Jamie Didomenico - $29,462

Winner of “Tree Hugger” Top Earth Volume for 2009 Award
Jamie Didomenico

Mover & Shaker Nominee
1. Michael Fitzpatrick
2. Bryan Poole
3. Todd Miranda
4. Darbe Nokes

Winner for Mover & Shaker Award
Todd Miranda

Biggest Team Player Nominees
1. Tina Dimonica
2. Jim Pinney
3. Tamara Litterick
4. Sheri Wilcox


Winner for Biggest Team Player Award
Sheri Wilcox

Who to Watch in 2010 Nominees
1. Kimberly Smith
2. Ryan & Michela Zycharczyk
3. Lou & Mike Russo
4. Michael D’Angelo

Winner for Who to Watch in 2010 Award
Michael D’Angelo


Leads By Example Nominees
1. Michael D’Angelo
2. Dawn & Brian Connelly
3. Art & Kathleen Duel
4. Lucy Brown


Winner for Leads By Example Award
Art & Kathleen Duel


Winner for Dynamic Diva
Stacy Kinney

Best “Eco Vollie” Nominees
Gio Ferreti
Darbe Nokes
Angela Martin
Maria “Monkey” Schmoller
Michael Giese
Gary Kaufman
Brian Connelly
Debbie Russell
Lori Crabtree
Giulia Morelli

Winner for Best “Eco Vollie” Award
Lori Crabtree

Most Enthusiastic Nominees
1. Barbie Hargrave
2. Kim Holland
3. Claudia Lima
4. Maria-Flora “Monkey” Smoller

Winner for Most Enthusiastic Award
Kim Holland

Best All Around Nominees
1. Tim Moore
2. Toby Overdorf
3. Mike Moore
4. Stacy Kinney

Winner for Best All Around Award

Mike Moore


Best Actress and Supporting Actor in a Reality Series Award
Dawn and Brian Connelly

MVP Award
Rich Soviero


Field Leadership Council
Jimmy Boucher
Dawn Connelly
Rick Clark
Michael D’Angelo
Art & Kathleen Duel
Mike Moore
Time Moore
Joe Ochiogrosso & Frank Marone
Bob Quintana
Rich Soviero
Tony Zanoni

Fearless Leader Winner
Bob Quintana

ShopToEarth Rolls out the Green Carpet in Orlando @NextStep

ShopToEarth Helps Haiti

We’re all touched by this terrible disaster in Haiti.  Every hour continues to unfold and plea for our humanitarian support. Although this is not a matter of helping in the next hours, days or weeks, this unprecedented disaster in Haiti will be a matter of months and years to recover.

Yesterday President Obama and two former Presidents Bush and Clinton joined forces to announce the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to help raise money for Haitians. Key messages from this triple presidential humanitarian effort we want to remind everyone.

1. Make sure you give through an organization that is reputable and will pass your dollars to Haiti in the most responsible way
2. Haiti needs cash more than anything to help this global situation

The ShopToEarth Foundation is reaching out for your immediate attention. If you have not contributed to the relief efforts yet here are a few agencies ShopToEarth endorses and partners with. We acknowledge that many great organizations are gathering funds an in-kind donations for Haiti. Here are a few that STEFoundation is working closely with.

1. Charity Water
2. Mission Haiti

Your ShopToEarth Friends and Family