by Rick Baker
On Oct 23, 2012
Thought Tweet #592 An ounce of predilection is worth a pound of objection.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Human beings are biased creatures. Our minds are geared to recognize patterns and, sometimes, our minds jump to conclusions. As one example, this happens when we accurately identify a piece of information but conclude, inaccurately, it is part of a certain pattern. In common words, we call that "jumping to conclusions."
When we jump to conclusions we use one piece of information to reach an inaccurate conclusion.
This was a real benefit in prehistoric times...jumping to conclusions saved lives.
In business, often, jumping to conclusions is more problem than benefit.
Sometimes, when we jump to conclusions, we also try to foist our inaccurate conclusions on others. If we happen to be a leader who does this then an ounce of our jumping to conclusions can offset a pound of followers' objections...and this, over time, kills followers' spirit.
[That's the reality of position power.]
by Rick Baker
On Oct 22, 2012
Thought Tweet #591 Leadership is about meaningful stories well told and important actions well done.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
When good-to-great leaders tell inspirational stories, their stories are laced with personal values and visions of better future situations.
Stories well told: call them Sticky Stories...because they stick in people's minds. Sticky stories are remembered.
Actions well done: the most-productive actions are driven by emotions and guided by true desires and goals.
by Rick Baker
On Oct 19, 2012
Thought Tweet #590 You're approaching an intersection and the amber light is on. Do you run it?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
When business caution lights are on do you run them?