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Thought Tweet #816

by Rick Baker
On Sep 2, 2013

Thought Tweet #816 We have a choice: multi-task to mediocrity or concentrate for excellence.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Can this common sense [backed by brain science] withstand the urgencies of your day?

Thought Tweet #815

by Rick Baker
On Aug 30, 2013

Thought Tweet #815 The Layman's mindfulness: use more noggin, do less sloggin'.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Mind your Behaviour: use a little more brain, cause a lot less pain. 

 

Tags:

Humour | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #815.5

by Rick Baker
On Aug 30, 2013

Thought Tweet #815.5 Who is responsible for this work? [Do you ever ask questions about Delegation?]

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Does this person have the authority to take the required actions...to do the required tasks?

Does this person have the natural talent to do the required tasks?

Does this person have the knowledge to do the required tasks?

Has the path been paved, providing the opportunity for this person to do the required tasks?

Has this person practiced the required action...does this person have the proven skill doing the tasks?

Does this person feel accountable for doing the work and communicating on work progress?

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Delegation & Decisions | Questions?: The Art of Asking Good Questions | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #814.5

by Rick Baker
On Aug 29, 2013

Thought Tweet #814.5 The purpose of leadership is positive change. The purpose of management is accurate action. 

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Leaders use Vision to guide people. Managers use Vision to see where people need to improve.

PS: Only when you have followers are you a leader.

Tags:

Leaders' Thoughts | Thought Tweets | Vision: The Leader's Vivid Vision

Thought Tweet #814

by Rick Baker
On Aug 29, 2013

Thought Tweet #814 A Baker's Thought: It's easy to eat a cake, it's harder to make one, and it's even harder to create a cake recipe.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

If you don't see any cakes, check first to see if your people have cake recipes. 

Another Baker's Thought: Most of the time when people don't do what you expect it is because they do not know how!

[Don't Tell them To - Show them How]

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Now see, I do listen.

Not as often as I should.

Not as well as I should.

It's a process...

Tags:

Humour | Leaders' Thoughts | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #813.5

by Rick Baker
On Aug 28, 2013

Thought Tweet #813.5 The vast majority of what we experience we do not understand...an interesting aspect of the human condition!

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

We go through life experiencing much and understanding little.

However, we have been blessed with brains to think with, eyes and ears to observe with, and last and least mouths to speak with.

Tags:

Beyond Business | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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