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Even when happiness appears to be all that's happening, it brings Value.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 30, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

There are many reasons why this is true. Here's one: when we are happy our faces show it, then others register that fact, and that at the very least eases anxieties and tensions in situations. Happiness tends to be contagious.

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Emotions & Feelings @ Work | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

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To lead, use light fingers at the controls. Heavy-finger governance and control just sends things off kilter.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 22, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

From Wikipedia...

In 1868, James Clerk Maxwell wrote a famous paper "On governors” that is widely considered a classic in feedback control theory.

        

     An early governor                              James Clerk Maxwell

In the 19th Century, Maxwell proved that tight governing of steam engine speed created bigger surprises than light governing.

We can apply this fact to 21st Century business process.

In business we need guiding principles and Master Rules.

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Criticism: Constructive Criticism is an Oxymoron | Leaders' Thoughts | Master Rules | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

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Willpower: we make a good habit of it or it slips away on us.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 19, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Willpower, like any other good habit, demands much energy. So, we must use it wisely and regularly. We must drain it, rebuild it, and strengthen it.

Willpower [and its outcome, self-control]: you must use it or you will not have it. 

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Beyond Business | Habits: Good Habits, Bad Habits, & New Things | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

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Don't give ideas the brake, give ideas a break - Support a Local Curious Person!

by Rick Baker
On Dec 16, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

I believe it has been clearly established that curiosity does not kill cats. I'm suspecting dog lovers created that myth...you should view that saying as anti-cat dogma.

Instead of dissing curiosity by repeating that anti-cat saying, especially to children - give a curious person a pat on the back!


 

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Curiosity - Invention, Innovation & Creativity | Humour | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

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Leaders do best when it is clear they have sacred rules, which we call “The Master Rules”.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 11, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Master Rules: these are rules set by the Leader and well-communicated by the Leader to all followers.

The Master Rules must not be bent. And, if they are broken then the consequences are clear and enforced. The Master Rules must capture the essence of the Leader’s Personal Values, mesh with the Leader’s Strengths, and serve as clear directions towards the Leader's Vivid Vision. 

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Communication: Improving Communication | Leaders' Thoughts | Master Rules | STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values | Vision: The Leader's Vivid Vision

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Courage is the 'Prime Enabler'. It enables self-analysis, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, & innovation.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 5, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

It takes courage to face adversity. It takes courage to face criticism. It takes courage to face change. 

Children are born courageous and independent-minded. But, often, that is discouraged.

It takes wisdom to re-build courage.

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Beyond Business | Change: Creating Positive Change | Criticism: Constructive Criticism is an Oxymoron | Curiosity - Invention, Innovation & Creativity | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

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