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Thought Tweet #786

by Rick Baker
On Jul 22, 2013

Thought Tweet #786 You think about how you act at work. Do you think about how you think at work?

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

While at work...

  • you think
  • you act

While at work...

  • you act without thinking...i.e., your habits kick in and you act in rote ways, with very little or no thought
  • you think then act...relying on your judgment to lead you to better action [i.e., action that takes you toward your desired goals]
While at work...
  • do you think about how you think?

Thinking about how you think is the essential ingredient for change and for innovation.

Stated in other words...

  • if you do not think about how you think then it is highly unlikely you will broaden or deepen the way you think
  • if you do not broaden or deepen the way you think then it is highly unlikely you will improve the way you take action
  • if you do not improve the way you take action it is highly unlikely you will alter the results you achieve
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Thought Tweet #785.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 19, 2013

Thought Tweet #785.5 Make sure your business solutions are less complicated than your problems.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

If you cannot get your people to do what needs to be done, you are not alone. And, perhaps you are not in good company. Or, perhaps you need some straightforward help.

Do not buy into the current trend of thinking that claim solutions need to be complex. That's untested...unproven smoke-and-mirrors opinion.

Thought Tweet #785

by Rick Baker
On Jul 19, 2013

Thought Tweet #785 Your Gut Feel: Is it good, bad, or indifferent?

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Does your gut feel serve you well? Is it, somehow, a conveyor for wisdom? Does it, somehow, glom onto the right signals and paths?

Or

Does your gut feel fail you? Is it a conduit for wayward emotions - ill-aimed emotions? Does it steer you onto rocky, twisted roads?

Or

Has your gut feel been subsumed into silence? Is it now outside your awareness? Does it remain hidden while you think?

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If you had your way, how would you want your gut feel to serve you?

Do you not have your way?

Tags:

Emotions & Feelings @ Work | Questions?: The Art of Asking Good Questions | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #784.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 18, 2013

Thought Tweet #784.5 Two differences between Coaches and Mentors: Mentors have done it & Mentors introduce you to the right people.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Coaches are to Managers what Mentors are to Leaders.

Leaders lead because they have proven their ability to know, do, and inspire ... and the best Leaders add mentoring to their roles. 

Managers manage because they have proven their ability to know, instruct, and monitor ... and the best Managers add coaching to their roles.

Tags:

Leaders' Thoughts | Spirited Leaders | Succession | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #784

by Rick Baker
On Jul 18, 2013

Thought Tweet #784 When you solve a problem at your workplace check to see if the solution could help your clients...and suppliers.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

...and business allies.

Spread your solutions. Spread better and best practices.

Challenge your leadership team to understand what it means to be best-in-class or better.

Be bold. Be confident your thinking is creating top-quality solutions.

Share your solutions and be open to feedback that helps you improve on your solutions and uncover opportunities.

Share your solutions with business peers...exchange ideas, exchange improvements, and exchange opportunities.

Tags:

Sales | Solutions & Opportunities | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #783

by Rick Baker
On Jul 17, 2013

Thought Tweet #783 It isn't about who's right or who's wrong. It's about who doesn't have emotions under control - and Why?

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Disputes in the work environment often escalate. And, they often spread and affect many people. When you face situations of conflict and dispute remember - It isn't about who's right or who's wrong. It's about who doesn't have emotions under control - and Why?

And, of course, make sure you aren't among those who do not have their emotions under control. 

Emotional disputes do a lot of damage and waste a lot of energy [energy - which, if it wasn't being wasted, could be put to constructive use].

Tags:

Communication: Improving Communication | Emotions & Feelings @ Work | Thought Tweets

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