Questions?: The Art of Asking Good Questions

The topic 'Sense of Urgency' arose during a conversation today. Got me thinking... Sense of Urgency DEF'N: that's wanting to take prompt action when you know…

From time to time, people say to you things like, “ I didn't know ” or “ I didn't know how ”. This happens, for example, when people fail to perform up to…

Delegation is a communication within a spectrum ranging from asking for help to telling people what to do. In most situations it's best to approach…

The Thinking Behind The Tweet …but…do you know your Strengths? Do you really know your Strengths? If so – how do you know you know them? If so – what actions…

Have you noticed, in business many followers are frustrated? You see it at the drive-thru, you see it when you're shopping, you see it at the office... you…

Thought Tweet #975 Emotions + Stress = Irrational Behaviour The Thinking Behind The Tweet Emotions cause us to do illogical/irrational things, things we…

When it comes to work, does sense of accomplishment mean anything to you? Do you think work is a necessary evil, devoid of anything satisfying or fulfilling…

When problems arise in business, as they have a habit of doing more or less all the time, some of us have a need to apply labels of blame . I mean, some of…

There's an old saying, " Do as I say, not as I do ." That saying captures the fact people provide advice to others that is totally inconsistent with the…

Wouldn’t it be interesting if perfectionists would allow us to walk step-by-step with them as they perform their perfectionist role. When they are being the…

In business, should we reward the efforts people make or the results people achieve? I've seen the following conflicted pieces of advice from the 'experts'…

When you were a baby were you curious, wanting to understand the world around you? Yes - of course you were a naturally curious baby. Yes - of course you…

Thought Tweet #918 Regardless of the situation, you can choose to lead. [Choices are limited: leading, following, perhaps one other thing.] The Thinking…

Few, if any, can predict the future. Many, if not most, think and act like they can influence the future. What do you think? Do you think about situations…

Thought Tweet #910 I now know constructive criticism is an oxymoron . So how do you recommend we go about doing performance reviews? The Thinking Behind The…

Thought Tweet #909 An interview or performance review question: How do you go about expanding your ability to influence people? The Thinking Behind The Tweet…

Thought Tweet #905 What do you do that other people won't do? [inspired by The Art of Asking Good Questions ] The Thinking Behind The Tweet 'When the going…

Why is it so many people place so little emphasis on improving their attitudes or their communication?

Sure, we are struggling now. Regardless, we can put Einstein's insanity-definition out of work. So many business people have a self-defeating attitude about…

Thought Tweet #878 With habits playing such a huge role in our lives, why are they so often left to chance? The Thinking Behind The Tweet What force enables…

Thought Tweet #868 You ever notice nobody ever walks up and asks you, " What do we want? " The Thinking Behind The Tweet People ask us, " What do you want? "…

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes. What a fine string of 'Yeses'. then... ...'No'. And, with that 'No'...'Yes' is likely over...resistance has kicked in...the other…

Thought Tweet #847 "You must let go of your attachment to success to attract success." Good Advice - Yes or No? The Thinking Behind The Tweet Napoleon Hill…

Beliefs: some good, some not-so-good Beliefs intertwine with perceptions and patterns in your brain. Then beliefs manifest their influence, acting as your…

Thought Tweet #845 Do you know the actions that will cause your company to succeed? The Thinking Behind The Tweet Do you know the actions you need to do in…

Thought Tweet #839 When people tell you they are giving 110%, do you think they are talking in superduperlatives? The Thinking Behind The Tweet When I was a…

Many big businesses are struggling with downsizing, rightsizing , and other kinds of sizing activities that are aimed at reducing costs and building…

Thought Tweet #830.5 If you are going to teach someone, first find out what they believe they already know. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Far too often, we…

Some businesses have slipped away into unprofitable territory. Some businesses have taken a serious hit and are sinking. Some business are doing OK, but/and…

Why do some people resist achieving goals? I don't mean, Why do people fail to achieve goals ? I mean, Why do people intentionally fail to achieve goals? Are…