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Beware: a dose of your own medicine could be a tough pill to swallow.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Most of us have heard the proverb " Physician heal thyself ." The moral of the proverb is fix your own defects before you…
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Why did Evolution deny human ears the privilege of showing us when they are actually operating?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Our eyes fare better. Even our mouths, which cause us so much trouble, fare better. This helps us understand why dogs are Mans'…
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I'm annoyed by that cliché "skin in the game'" I want to hear more about skull in the game.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Let's forget about putting money in & getting that pound of flesh and set our sights a bit higher...that is, let's concentrate…
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An ounce of problem-finding is worth a pound of problem-solving.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. [an old saying, containing wisdom of the ages] Q: But how? A: Thinking ahead…
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Necessity and Courage walk hand-in-hand with their finest child, Confidence.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Necessity can be the mother of Invention . But let's not forget her other children. Let's think about Confidence , sired by…
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People don't need 'empowerment' as much as they need 'un-entanglement'.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet We often hear advice like, " You should empower your people, provide them autonomy, give them decision-making authority, and…
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Discontent, regardless of how it is packaged, just may be the best vehicle for positive change.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people live to change. For example, some people embrace life-long learning . Others find a lifetime of change by embracing…
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Hiring Rule: If you blink, don't even think...
The Thinking Behind The Tweet I'm thinking about Gladwell's "Blink". We are blessed with intuition . We should allow it to help us make better hiring…
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People are more inclined to follow than to lead; good followers enjoy huge opportunities.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet One of the most graphic examples is mob behaviour . A few mob leaders can inspire destruction and pillaging from many...just…
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Consequences are the legs that support accountability.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Where consequences do not register, in the end there can be no accountability . Consequences take the form of rewards...either…
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The busier we are the less we remember...don't fight it...use check-lists.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Writing things down: it's a simple thing to do...it's also a powerful strategy for aiding memory and a powerful tactic for…
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Seek the upside in ordinary tasks: seeking simple work and doing it well; knowing its link to positive outcomes.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet As the old saying goes, " There is satisfaction in a job well done ." There is more satisfaction when: 1. You know the work…
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Communication tip: Google the words "how to listen better". Millions of ideas! Just pick 2 or 3. Start trying them today.
The Thinking Behind the Tweet When we asked the LinkedIn question 'What does it take to be a good sales person?' the #1 answer was - ' Be a good listener .'…
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Overheard at the Placebo Plant..."Listen up Boss, I've got this great new product idea."
The Thinking Behind The Tweet How would one go about recruiting employees for a placebo plant? What traits and qualities would one look for? Would quality…
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If you do not know your limitations then your willpower won't.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet " A man's got to know his limitations ." Clint Eastwood said that when he played Dirty Harry in 'Magnum Force', (1973). If you…
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Curiosity, Moderation & Variety are the archenemies of Bad Habits.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Q: Why are certain habits called Bad Habits ? A: Because they reduce the ability to achieve our Goals ? Q: How might we change…
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While leaders must set Rules, they must also empower managers to be innovative as they pursue goals.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Few companies have that sort of culture ...so - they must change if they wish to survive and thrive.
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3 abilities rise above all others: intelligence, willpower, & drive
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Every human being possesses the seeds of intelligence , willpower , and drive at birth. To a certain degree, and the degree…
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An ideal way to help people: show them how to 'disentangle' the energy and power they, naturally, possess.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Energy & Natural Talent: 2 things we all possess. But, we rarely experience people helping us put those 2 things to best use…
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If you want to influence then Learn to Listen.
The Thinking Behind the Tweet LinkedIn is a valuable tool. We can use it to discover what other people think about topics. I asked some of my LinkedIn…
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If you do not know your limitations then your willpower won't.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet " A man's got to know his limitations ." Clint Eastwood said that when he played Dirty Harry in ' Magnum Force ', (1973). If…
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Seek Simple advice: 2 types of people succeed in business: (1) those who 'get it' and (2) those who observe & learn.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet There are only 2 types of people who experience meaningful success in business: 1. Those few, who somehow naturally 'get it'…
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I used to give people pieces of my mind. Now, I know I cannot afford such giveaways.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Even if I could afford to waste my brain, it's much more fulfilling to cut people up to size.
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Understanding Fire: That's one of Man's greatest achievements. That applies both externally and internally.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Where would we be without an understanding of how to use fire? Wouldn't we be cold and uncomfortable? Wouldn't we be uninspired…
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Intrinsic drives often persist as lifelong drives.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Do you have some internal drives that have survived for decades? If you do then you know what I'm talking about. Long-lasting…
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Leadership grit grinds & grows.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet John Wayne is one of my heroes. Every time I hear the word 'grit' I think of Rooster Cogburn, the character John Wayne played…
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Here's a good habit: test your Decisions against the Values you hold dearest.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet You will find decision-making becomes easier and 'less conflicted' when you develop the habit of testing your decisions against…
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Catcheth thou when thou doth protest too much.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet There's a good reason why Shakespeare put that " doth protest too much " line in Hamlet. Many people are unable to express an…
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About Influencing Powerful People - #3
Talking About Influencing Powerful People - here's another Dirk Schlimm quote: “What makes these geniuses so powerful is not ground-level expertise or…
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Creativity feeds and grows...depending on the curiosity behind its dominating questions.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Curiosity is the precursor to Creativity . We see Curiosity in young children...they approach life as if it is a question…