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Speak of the devil's advocate...better still, bite your tongue.

by Rick Baker
On Oct 7, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Constructive criticism is an oxymoron.

Devil's Advocates ... here's an excerpt from Wikipedia: "In common parlance, a devil's advocate is someone who, given a certain argument, takes a position he or she does not necessarily agree with, for the sake of argument."

Those words - "Devil's Advocate" have a nasty connotation....we should not use them or the practice they capture.

Instead, consider using a planned strategy for seeking different perspectives when large problems are to be solved and important decisions are to be made.

Try, for example, using Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats. 

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Criticism: Constructive Criticism is an Oxymoron | Hero Worship | Humour | Thought Tweets

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Here's a Catch-22: People get so busy 'in their minds' they have no time to address their own ineptitude or anyone else's.

by Rick Baker
On Oct 6, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

When I am inept I am overwhelmed by my workload. When I am overwhelmed by my workload I believe I don't have enough time. When I believe I don't have enough time I don't do what is required to remedy my ineptitude.

What a Catch-22.

Better fix that!

 

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I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Solutions & Opportunities | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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Perfectionists show us how natural talents can create bad habits that out-muscle willpower.

by Rick Baker
On Oct 5, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Attention to Detail is a valuable leadership tool...unless it takes over its owner.

Too much of a Good Habit = a Bad Habit.

And, that's how the Devil lurks in the details.

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Habits: Good Habits, Bad Habits, & New Things | STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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Your communication style influences people much more than your logic.

by Rick Baker
On Oct 4, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

According to Chip Heath and Dan Heath ['Decisive', 2013] "When the researchers compared whether process or analysis was more important in producing good decisions - those that increased revenues, profits, and market share - they found that "process mattered more than analysis - by a factor of six.""

Good Decision Making relies on good decision-making processes.

Good Influencing relies on good influence-making processes.

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Communication: Improving Communication | Influencing | Thought Tweets

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'Just Do It!'...then do some more!

by Rick Baker
On Oct 3, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

First go through then go beyond the motions.

Go the extra mile; catch someone's attention; deliver, impress, and influence.

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Influencing | Integrity | Thought Tweets

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What was that you said about listening?

by Rick Baker
On Oct 2, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Is it possible the more you talk about listening the less other people are inclined to do it?

If you must speak to the topic should you speak softly and carry a big talking stick?

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Communication: Improving Communication | Humour | Thought Tweets

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