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Thought Tweet #792

by Rick Baker
On Jul 30, 2013

Thought Tweet #792 Meshed closely with the Leader’s Personal Values, we find the Leader’s Strengths.


The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Strengths show themselves when the Leader performs in an excellent way at certain tasks…and the Leader feels good and glows while doing those tasks. Strengths are a very personal thing and they can only be judged by their owner and by very-skilled observers. The more the specific details of the Leader’s role are aligned with the Leader’s Strengths – the better.

 

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STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

Thought Tweet #791.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 29, 2013

Thought Tweet #791.5 Delegation: responsibility & authority flow from you to the employee; accountability flows from the employee to you.


The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Easy in theory; challenging in practice; most-rewarding when done well.

 

 

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Delegation & Decisions | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #791

by Rick Baker
On Jul 29, 2013

Thought Tweet #791 At the core of every Leader, we find Personal Values...the Leader’s moral compass. 

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Personal Values generate feelings, guide thoughts, they guide actions. A Leader’s Personal Values are the colours and the fabric that create the ‘character of the person’. To the extent the Leader possesses Integrity the Leader’s Personal Values will be visible in the form of consistent messages and consistent actions.

Consistent Action: one of the most-important keys to success.

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Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

Thought Tweet #790.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 26, 2013

Thought Tweet #790.5 Do you test your Decisions against the Values you hold?

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

You will find decision-making becomes easier and 'less conflicted' when you develop the habit of testing your decisions against your personal values.

Other people will find it easier to understand you and your decisions if they perceive alignment between your decisions and your values...that is, the values you express, which are consistent with the character you exhibit.

Thought Tweet #790

by Rick Baker
On Jul 26, 2013

Thought Tweet #790 Abraham Lincoln said, Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe”.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

And, as you already know, it is much harder to build up people and build up business than it is to chop down a tree. 

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Hero Worship | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #789.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 25, 2013

Thought Tweet #789.5 You can influence people 2 ways: by what you do and by what you say. Doing is the more powerful of the two.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

"I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts."

John Locke

British Philosopher, (1632-1704)

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Influencing | Thought Tweets

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