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Where are you coming from? & Where are you trying to go?

by Rick Baker
On Dec 19, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Do people have thick enough skin to ask these questions?

Do people have thick enough skin to answer them?

It seems to me...if people set aside assumptions and conclusions long enough to ask and answer these two questions communication would find itself in much better condition.

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Communication: Improving Communication | Questions?: The Art of Asking Good Questions | Thick Skin & Thin Skull | Thought Tweets

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Leaders do best when it is clear they have sacred rules, which we call “The Master Rules”.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 11, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Master Rules: these are rules set by the Leader and well-communicated by the Leader to all followers.

The Master Rules must not be bent. And, if they are broken then the consequences are clear and enforced. The Master Rules must capture the essence of the Leader’s Personal Values, mesh with the Leader’s Strengths, and serve as clear directions towards the Leader's Vivid Vision. 

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Communication: Improving Communication | Leaders' Thoughts | Master Rules | STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values | Vision: The Leader's Vivid Vision

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It: The Future Shock Pandemic Is Upon Us. Many now unable to return phone calls.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 8, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

When Alvin Toffler warned us about Future Shock he didn't mention all these people would become so shocked they wouldn't even be able to return phone messages!

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Communication: Improving Communication | I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Thought Tweets

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Why did Evolution deny human ears the privilege of showing us when they are actually operating?

by Rick Baker
On Dec 4, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Our eyes fare better.

Even our mouths, which cause us so much trouble, fare better.

This helps us understand why dogs are Mans' Best Friend. 

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Communication: Improving Communication | Humour | Thought Tweets

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The busier we are the less we remember...don't fight it...use check-lists.

by Rick Baker
On Nov 27, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Writing things down: it's a simple thing to do...it's also a powerful strategy for aiding memory and a powerful tactic for delivering on promises. And, that builds trust. So, writing things down provides support for building trust.

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Brain: about the Human Brain | Business Contains Only 3 Things | Communication: Improving Communication | Thought Tweets

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Communication tip: Google the words "how to listen better". Millions of ideas! Just pick 2 or 3. Start trying them today.

by Rick Baker
On Nov 25, 2020

The Thinking Behind the Tweet

When we asked the LinkedIn question 'What does it take to be a good sales person?' the #1 answer was - 'Be a good listener.' So, from time to time, our Sales Tweets will contain messages about How to Listen Better.

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Communication: Improving Communication | Sales | Thought Tweets

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