“If you have nothing to say, say nothing.” —Mark Twain Boy I know a bunch of people who need to embrace this simple, but valuable quote…
Monday Motivator by Mark Twain
Category: Relationships and Influence
Monday Motivator about Why We Don’t Listen
“We never listen when we are eager to speak.” ==Francois de la Rochefoucauld How CAN you listen if you are thinking of what you want to say? Give the speaker … Continue reading Monday Motivator about Why We Don’t Listen
Success Tip: Debrief Your Motivation
Debrief your motivation. What motivates you? When are you most motivated? What is present when you have positive energy about a task? In the coaching world, self-knowledge is a key … Continue reading Success Tip: Debrief Your Motivation
Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 5 Tip: Two Times is Enough! Email ‘Rounds, That Is…
Frustrated that things are not progressing fast enough on an issue or project? Too many emails? Responses not fast enough, or worse, off the mark? Here’s your solution: Pick up … Continue reading Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 5 Tip: Two Times is Enough! Email ‘Rounds, That Is…
You Can’t Change People, but You Can Change Their Behavior
When I was a child, my father’s favorite line when disciplining (ok, lovingly correcting) me was ‘I’ll always love you, but sometimes I may not like what you do’. No … Continue reading You Can’t Change People, but You Can Change Their Behavior
Monday Motivator: Managing to be Better than You…
“A manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Managing to be Better than You…
Monday Motivator: What Drives Your Choices?
“The way we see things drives our choices, and, of course, our choices change the way we see things.” –Seth Godin When you notice that you’re not seeing things the … Continue reading Monday Motivator: What Drives Your Choices?
Monday Motivator: Seth on “Showing Up”
Showing up is something almost every creative leader has in common. In business, in the arts, in society. –Seth Godin
Monday Motivator: Leaders and Pain
This an interesting observation… “Leaders don’t inflict pain, they share pain.” –Max Depree This speaks to the “we” in leadership, doesn’t it?
Monday Motivator: Seth Godin on Community
Community is essential. The people you surround yourself with can reinforce your story, raise the bar, and egg you on. That community becomes an integral part of your story of … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Seth Godin on Community
Check Your Visibility – It’s a Career Plus
Selling yourself does not necessarily mean that you have to actively tell other people how good you are or how you can help them. Let them see it for themselves. … Continue reading Check Your Visibility – It’s a Career Plus
