-
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Recent Comments
- Bill Wiersma on This Is The Way We Do It
- Bill Wiersma on This Is The Way We Do It
- Bill Wiersma on This Is The Way We Do It
- Jim "Gymbeaux" Brown on This Is The Way We Do It
- John Bruch on This Is The Way We Do It
Category Archives: Mind-Sets In Action
This Is The Way We Do It, But…
As we were reminded in a recent post a little over a week ago, being open to new possibilities can be rewarding. It certainly was for my daughter’s friend who came to realize that by implementing a different approach to … Continue reading
Ain’t Maturity Grand?
Senior citizens may cringe when being referred to as mature, but hopefully the rest of us will take it as a compliment rather than a slight. I don’t know about you, but I love dealing with people who are able … Continue reading
Applying The Mind-Sets To Tough Meetings
Got a tough meeting coming up—one in which involves critical problem-solving, or one in which emotions may run high? If you’re like me, you’ll need all the help you can get. Here’s a tip. Assuming you’re dealing with a group … Continue reading
The Right People…Do You Have Them?
A great organization is dependent on great people. Yet, even someone who is ‘great’ may not necessarily be right for your organization. Jim Collins reminds us the right people: ***fit in with the company’s core values ***don’t need to be … Continue reading
Adversity Trumped–Progressive Avoids Its Waterloo
In November 1988 California voters passed Proposition 103 which mandated sweeping reforms within the insurance industry. In effect, it meant 20% reductions in rates and significant refunds were in store for policy-holders. The Proposition’s passage was California’s voters way of … Continue reading
Good Meeting? Bad Meeting? Look In The Mirror!
Have you ever been in a meeting when: ***the group’s enthusiasm gets squashed due to a few individuals negativity? ***the group gets stuck in the weeds ***constructive discussion turns into contention as people’s passion spills over ***the group’s energy gets … Continue reading
The Honest Broker–Wisdom From Seth Godin
Seth Godin (a wise man indeed) posted a piece this past Saturday warrants sharing as it compliments The Power of Professionalism so nicely. I’ve taken the liberty of re-printing it here. Enjoy. The Honest Broker It really is a choice, … Continue reading
The Dreaded Heart-To-Heart Conversation With A Beleaguered Colleague
A colleague of yours (let’s call her Janet) isn’t meeting expectations—neither performance targets nor cultural norms. You know it…everyone else does too. What Janet is doing (or not doing) threatens the organization’s results. That means a lot of people (you … Continue reading
When Unique Knowledge Trumps The ‘Wisdom’ Of Crowds
Our Nov 3rd post—Ask The Right Person The Right Question—pointed out that for us to be confident in the answers to our questions, it’s imperative that the person(s) be ‘in a position to know’. Perhaps that seems obvious, but too … Continue reading
