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Thought Tweet #685

by Rick Baker
On Mar 1, 2013

Thought Tweet #685 Presumably, complaining about other people is gratifying...it fills a need.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Why do people complain about the actions of another person?

Presumably, the answer is - complaining about other people is gratifying, it fills a need. But, what exactly is that need?

And, does complaining about other people satisfy a single need? Or, does the need-satisfaction vary with the person who is the topic of complaint?

Self-monitoring: the next time you're about to complain about another person, stop and think. Ask yourself, "Why do this person's actions make me want to complain?" "What will happen if I delay complaining about this person for 15 minutes? Or, 1 hour? Or, 1 day?" "What gratification will I sacrifice if I delay or refuse to allow myself to complain about this person?"

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Questions?: The Art of Asking Good Questions | Thought Tweets

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@GKWCC #CEOP2P: "I get a thrill out of being in a meeting and helping solve difficult problems."

by Rick Baker
On Feb 24, 2013

A related article…  About Good Attitudes @ Work

The @GKWCC #P2P series of thought tweets contains ideas, quotes, & suggestions provided by local business leaders at "CEO Peer-to-Peer" group meetings, sponsored by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

The goals of the thought tweets: to help local business leaders and to promote the sharing of business thoughts.

The thoughts expressed are not opinions of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce...they are opinions of local business leaders who are Chamber members and participate in the Chamber's CEO P2P program.

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Greater KW Chamber - CEO P2P Groups | Leaders' Thoughts | Solutions & Opportunities

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@GKWCC #CEOP2P: "We tried it years ago and it didn't work." [AN EXAMPLE OF THE WRONG WAY TO THINK]

by Rick Baker
On Feb 22, 2013

 Some related articles…  LINK

The @GKWCC #P2P series of thought tweets contains ideas, quotes, & suggestions provided by local business leaders at "CEO Peer-to-Peer" group meetings, sponsored by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

The goals of the thought tweets: to help local business leaders and to promote the sharing of business thoughts.

The thoughts expressed are not opinions of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce...they are opinions of local business leaders who are Chamber members and participate in the Chamber's CEO P2P program.

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Greater KW Chamber - CEO P2P Groups | Leaders' Thoughts

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@GKWCC #CEOP2P: Leaders need to teach 3 things: common sense, innovation, & accountability.

by Rick Baker
On Feb 19, 2013

Related articles …  Repeating Business errors: Defying Common Sense     Process - Uncrushing Creativity     Some Thoughts on Business Ledership

The @GKWCC #P2P series of thought tweets contains ideas, quotes, & suggestions provided by local business leaders at "CEO Peer-to-Peer" group meetings, sponsored by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

The goals of the thought tweets: to help local business leaders and to promote the sharing of business thoughts.

The thoughts expressed are not opinions of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce...they are opinions of local business leaders who are Chamber members and participate in the Chamber's CEO P2P program.

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Greater KW Chamber - CEO P2P Groups | Leaders' Thoughts

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@GKWCC #CEOP2P: If you've always been given stuff you will never learn how to measure excellent work.

by Rick Baker
On Feb 18, 2013

A related article…  Snakes & Ladders...and Entitlement

The @GKWCC #P2P series of thought tweets contains ideas, quotes, & suggestions provided by local business leaders at "CEO Peer-to-Peer" group meetings, sponsored by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

The goals of the thought tweets: to help local business leaders and to promote the sharing of business thoughts.

The thoughts expressed are not opinions of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce...they are opinions of local business leaders who are Chamber members and participate in the Chamber's CEO P2P program.

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Greater KW Chamber - CEO P2P Groups | Leaders' Thoughts

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Business Leaders Need to Stop De-Motivating Their People

by Rick Baker
On Feb 12, 2013

A leader cannot motivate anyone else.

A leader can inspire followers.

A leader can lead by example.

Leaders are self-motivated…if they are not then they soon lose their followers.

While people cannot motivate others, they can de-motivate others.

Leaders do this far too often.

When people are in roles that involve Tasks outside their Talent & Strength Zones, they will tend to be de-motivated.

Leaders must ensure that roles and tasks fit people’s Talents & Strengths.

Only then will people be self-motivated.

Put another way…leaders need to make sure the seats on the bus fit the people and make sure the people fit the seats on the bus.

This is a lot of detailed work…that’s the price 21st Century business leaders will have to pay in order to succeed.

Here's the picture...


 

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Emotions & Feelings @ Work | Leaders' Thoughts | STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success

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