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Sales Tweet #139

by Rick Baker
On Jan 27, 2011
Sales Tweet #139 Career Tip: Today, Ernest will be busy practicing how to laugh at his Boss's jokes.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
Ernest Seller isn’t the kind of guy who bad-mouths anyone…including his Boss. However, here are a couple of facts I have been able to discover by watching Ernest and the Boss…and reading between the lines. The Boss confuses Ernest, always saying things that don’t make much sense. And, it looks like Ernest thinks that the Boss is suffering from work pressure…often babbling on about stuff and laughing when things are not funny. So, Ernest figures everyone will be better off if he can laugh at the Boss’s jokes.

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Thought Tweets | Ernest Seller

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Mini-Message - Spirited Leaders Motto

by Rick Baker
On Jan 26, 2011

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Spirited Leaders

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Sales Tweet #138

by Rick Baker
On Jan 26, 2011
Sales Tweet #138 Ernest's Boss said, "Well done Ernest, this is the earliest you've been late this week."
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
The Boss is really taking to those management-training courses. According to the course instructors, he is one of the most avid students of management they have ever had. And, the Boss has made terrific progress. He never used to praise anything Ernest did. Now, he keeps his eyes and ears open for opportunities to compliment Ernest.

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Thought Tweets | Ernest Seller

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Leaders & Vivid Vision - #1

by Rick Baker
On Jan 25, 2011
"Success is Clearly in View" - The Leader's vision must be vivid and shared*.
 
Many, many years ago a military leader led his army into a crucial battle. His army was greatly outnumbered. His army faced an enemy on its homeland…a skilled enemy, an enemy determined to protect its home and people. The leader’s army was tired from fighting years of campaigns in foreign lands. His forces were demoralized by the loud celebrations screaming from the enemy’s huge encampment.
 
The leader’s commanders approached him, expressing their grave concerns and their fears about the utter defeat they most-certainly faced.
 
The leader agreed with every concern his commanders expressed.
 
Yet, the leader assured his commanders they would triumph.
 
The leader envisioned victory.
 
The leader only envisioned victory.
 
The commanders asked the leader how he could have such confidence of victory when he knew his army was outmatched in every critical area.
 
The leader responded – we will win because we have one thing our enemy does not have…we have me.
 
According to the records of history – that is how Alexander the Great inspired his commanders and his army to conquer even the most-challenging parts of the world 23 centuries ago.
 
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Now, that story may be fact or it may be legend.
 
Regardless, it remains as a defining picture of a leader who set the standard for military excellence.
 
Alexander the Great led with Vision and he led by example.
 
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Today, such ego-heavy leadership would be frowned upon.
 
However, we can benefit from understanding the following about Alexander the Great
  • He had a Vision – conquering the known world
  • He clearly communicated that Vision – his commanders and his troops knew exactly what he envisioned
  • He led by example – his horse charging ahead, compelling his army to keep up
 
Footnote:
  1. "Success is Clearly in View" - The Leader's vision must be vivid and shared.  That’s the title of the 2nd workshop in our 6-workshop Leaders’ Academy series.

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Hero Worship | Spirited Leaders | Vision: The Leader's Vivid Vision

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Sales Tweet #137

by Rick Baker
On Jan 25, 2011
Sales Tweet #137 Speaking of bucks: Ernest Seller is better at passing them than earning them.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
Rumour has it those words appeared in Ernest Seller’s first performance review. If that rumour is true then it is quite possible another rumour is also true: Ernest has inspired many bosses to excel at creative writing. The Boss [Ernest’s current boss] has certainly penned some gems…to the chagrin of their Human Resource Department. Or…is that just their ‘game face’?

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Thought Tweets | Ernest Seller

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Sales Tweet #136

by Rick Baker
On Jan 24, 2011
Sales Tweet #136 Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
I read that somewhere, many years ago. An interesting mind-picture. An accurate metaphor. Avoid the darkrooms and the dark spots…seek brilliance and concentrate on the Bright Lights.

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Emotions & Feelings @ Work | Thought Tweets

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