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Thought Tweet #777

by Rick Baker
On Jul 9, 2013

Thought Tweet #777 Civil Capital: that's the asset enjoyed by a business when its people act 'in community' with civility.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

I like the wording 'Civil Capital' a lot better than the wording 'Social Capital'. To my mind, 'social' is too soft a word...to fuzzy and open to interpretation. 'Civil' is clear. It is the root of civilization - ideally, a community that works together in a mutually supportive manner. Civil is also the root of civility - acting like adults, with awareness and sensitivity to one another. Both 'community' and 'civility' are captured by the words 'Civil Capital'. And, 'community' and 'civility' are valuable assets. 

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Leaders' Thoughts | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #776.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 8, 2013

Thought Tweet #776.5 Don't muddle through the same old problems. Engage Talents and address new, more-lucrative problems. 

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Some people muddle thought the same old business problems - day after day. [Often, 'people problems'.] These people experience stress and confusion but not success.

Some people learn how to solve the basic problems. And, these people graduate to bigger and better problems...and success.

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Solutions & Opportunities | STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #776

by Rick Baker
On Jul 8, 2013

Thought Tweet #776 It's Your Mind: do you choose to sculpt it or just let it wander lost?

                            OR   

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Thinking...that's the way to sculpt your mind, solidify your thoughts, & shape your character.

And what about food-for-thought?

Well - observing people and what they create, particularly written words...that's food for thought.

 

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When you think about your Personal Values...

Do you believe you can sculpt your character?

Do you see Value in sculpting your character?

Do you think in ways that sculpt your character?

Do you act in ways that sculpt your character?

Thought Tweet #775.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 5, 2013

Thought Tweet #775.5 Be clear about your Interests and state your Vision...then let your people express their Talents around your Vision.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Be clear about your Interests...people need to know what you want...stories help them understand and remember.

State your Vision...people need to know what you see in your imagination..stories help them understand and remember.

Admirable Interests and Vivid Visions are magnetic...they attract Talented people...and Talented people express their Talents...success follows.

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STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets | Vision: The Leader's Vivid Vision

Thought Tweet #775

by Rick Baker
On Jul 5, 2013

Thought Tweet #775 Why are some people so inclined to be morale busters at work? And - How might we help them get over it?

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

I want to create a Top 10 list of ways to help morale-busting people get over whatever it is that causes them to want to spread negativity at work. I am not talking about people who express concerns openly, in front of those who they blame for this or that. I am talking about people who do their complaining behind the backs of the people about whom they complain.

I'd like to create a list of the Top 10 Remedies for Behind-the-Back Complaints.

Any help you can provide will be appreciated...

Here's one -

  1. Ask people to accept an environment where others can, without risk, openly express concerns about one another directly to one another. And, if that doesn't work the concern must be escalated to the boss or the 'team'.

Thick-skinned people can handle both sides of that approach.

Do you agree?

Thought Tweet #774.5

by Rick Baker
On Jul 4, 2013

Thought Tweet #774.5 Ease - note how success appears easy; Dis-Ease - note how non-success happens without ease or appearance of easy.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

When you fully engage your Talents & Strengths things happen with relative ease...and success follows.

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STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets

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