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Fun Family (Thanksgiving) Rituals 2007-11-22 08:39:00 Fun FamilyRituals
- the notion is that each family does stuff that may seem insignificant to others, but is actually very special in how it helps define family values, camaraderie and cherished memories. The fun, sometimes silly, stuff that families do, look forward to doing, remember doing and continue to do - through the years.In honor of this Thanksgiving
Day, here are some of the family rituals and traditions included in my Fun Family Rituals compilation (available for download at: http://www.funfamilyrituals.com/) as written by the very people who use them to celebrate both today's holiday, and their families:" On Thanksgiving, my kids make a Thankful Box and have everyone in the house "deposit" an index card telling what they're thankful for. Then, before dessert, we read them one at a time and laugh and cry and thank our lucky stars for our family and friends.""We always make a turkey for Thanksgiving - even if we go to a relative's house. Gotta have our own leftovers!""Afte
Chuck Norris is afraid of choking 2007-11-30 12:31:00 The Chicago Tribune reported today that movie star ChuckNorris
re-affirmed his intent not to run for public office ... for fear of "choking." Norris? Afraid? Choking? Well, sort of ...In the tough-guy's own words:"Let's say I run for a position in politics and I am debating my opponent and my opponent starts attacking my character and I leap over the bench and choke him unconscious, it's not going to help my campaign."Ohhhh! Norris! Afraid! Choking! I get it now!Isn't it interesting how a little context can so completely change the meaning of a message?The underlying coaching questions, of course, are these: How might YOU be misinterpreting others and how might THEY be misinterpreting you? And assuming it's happening, what do you want to actually DO about it? Read more:afraid
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Favorite New Quote 2007-11-28 08:58:00 Here's my new favorite inspirational quotation by, poet and gardener, Genine Lentine: "The question I am asked daily by the world is this: Was that all you wanted?" And here's my new favorite recipe for having an incredibly-awesome day: Ask the world for something that will have it sit upright in its chair and say, "Wow! You've got my attention. Now let me see what I can do for you."Try it and see for yourself. (Just don't get greedy.) Read more:Favorite
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Leadership Move #18: Challenge them to Connect the Dots 2007-11-26 08:23:00 Ever see that mind puzzle called the 9 Dots? You start with 3 rows of 3 dots, and the goal is to connect all 9 dots with 4 straight lines - oh, and once you start, you can't lift your pen off of the paper, meaning that the 'end' of each line must be the 'start' of the next one:Go ahead and give it a try. (To see the solution, click on this second set of dots.)The point here is that until you know how to connect the dots correctly, you don't. But once you do, you do. And by virtue of you having been promoted into a leadership role, chances are pretty good that you already know how to connect some dots that your staff does not.Of course that doesn't mean you should always just give them the answer. No fun in that! (And not much growth and development for them, either.) But, with a few well-placed 'hints' you can certainly help them figure things out for themselves.As example, what'd be a good hint for the 9 dots puzzle?How about that the lines don't have to stay within the dot Read more:Leadership
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Who Said Quitters Never Win? 2007-12-06 09:57:00 As reported in the December 2007/ January 2008 issue of Scientific American Mind magazine:"Psychologists asked 90 adolescent girls about their tendency to hold on to unattainable goals. Over the next year, they found that the girls who said they never gave up had more quickly increasing blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) as compared with the girls who were moderately good at letting go. High levels of CRP often precede the development of heart disease, cancer and diabetes."Add to that the teachings of Seth Godin in his 2007 book, The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick):"What really sets superstars apart from everyone else is the ability to escape dead ends quickly while staying focused and motivated when it really counts. Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt..."So, as you look to complete the final month of 2007 and get ready for 2008, what "unattainable goals" might it make sense for you to quit?!----Thanks Eddie!
Wall Street Journal quotes Barry Zweibel 2007-12-04 09:31:00 Perri Capel, columnist for The Wall StreetJournal
quotes Barry
Zweibel in a 12/4/2007 piece titled, "When a Boss Is Unreceptive To New Views" published in both the on-line and print editions of the paper.An expanded version of the article was also published by WSJ CarrerJournal under the title of "How Can I Defuse TensionsWith a Difficult Manager?". Read more:Wall Street
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Leadership Move #25: Consider the Opposite Sides of the Same Coin 2007-12-12 08:42:00 Decisions are like coins in that each decision has two immediate implications:What the decision allows or enablesWhat the decision prevents or precludes In other words every 'yes' to one thing, means a 'no' to something else. So, when asked to weigh in on a decisions, then, it's prudent to consider both sides of the coin. For instance:Don't just consider what data exists - consider what data is missing, as wellDon't just read a contract for what it specifically says - read it for what it specifically omitsDon't just consider the implications of you approving something, consider the implications of you rejecting itDon't just think in terms of what will move an initiative forward, think in terms of what will prevent it from sliding backwardsDon't just focus on what motivates people, consider what demotivates themDon't just attend to problems, leverage opportunitiesDon't just delegate to your star players, delegate to your entire staffDon't just challenge procedures that you Read more:Leadership
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A Prescription of Description 2007-12-11 08:20:00 Here's an exercise to help challenge (and sharpen) your creativity. Time needed: About 5 minutes.Pick an object and write down as many words as you can to describe it without actually naming what it is. When you run out of descriptions, rotate or flip the object to get a fresh perspective and continue. When you run out of descriptions again, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, put a smile on your face, and try once more.Repeat with different objects as often as you'd like.Source: Mental Agility (as cited in an article from a magazine who's name is nowhere to be found on the clipping I saved - Oops!)
Last Post of the Year: 2007 2007-12-18 09:21:00 A moment out to thank everyone who played a part in making 2007 a truly wonderful year for me both professionally - through GottaGettaCoach!, Inc. - and personally. Again, thanks.See you in '08!
Wynton Marsalis: Leadership Lessons 2007-12-18 08:15:00 THINK BIG, BUT DON'T BE IMPATIENT. Deferring the rewards of long-term success is difficult but necessary if you are going to have the mental fortitude to achieve them. BE PERFECT IN INTENTION; YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT IN EXECUTION. Mistakes, by you and your staff, will happen. YOU CAN ONLY 00 THE BEST THAT YOU CAN DO. Keep your goals high, but don't set yourself up for failure. Be patient. DON'T APOLOGIZE FOR A MISTAKE. APOLOGIZE IF YOU DON'T PLAY. Knowing that effort is what matters gives people the courage to always try their hardest. STAY INSIDE YOURSELF; WHEN YOU DO, YOU'LL TAKE A RISK-BUT YOU'LL MAKE AN INTELLIGENT DECISION. Know your strengths and weaknesses. BELIEF IN OTHER PEOPLE'S CREATIVITY ALLOWS PEOPLE AROUND YOU TO BE THEMSELVES AND ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUALITY. If your staff members have the freedom to achieve as individuals, the returns will be manifold. APPROACH YOUR TASK VERY SERIOUSLY-BUT WITH HUMOR. Discipline should never come at the expense of closing o Read more:Lessons
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A New Home for GottaGettaBlog! 2007-12-31 23:59:00 Please note that GottaGettaBlog! posts from the years 2003 through 2007 will be permanently archived, here, at www.ggci.com/blog, under the heading of "GottaGettaBlog! 2003-2007".Starting January 2008, new postings for GottaGettaBlog! can be found at: update your bookmarks and automated feeds accordingly. Thanks! Read more:New Home
Right Idea, Wrong Way 2007-10-15 07:54:00 I, for one, think it's very cool that the Geico cavemen have their own television show. Not that I intend to ever watch it - and not that it'll be around for much longer, based on the horrible reviews it's gotten. But this is the first time that a TV show was created from an ad campaign, isn't it?! That's the part I'm impressed with.And while I really like the idea, I think they implemented it the wrong way. If I was going to do this, anyway, I would've made it with a variety talk-show, with the other Geico character - the gecko - as host. Think of it like the Late Late Show for animated television advertising characters. The gecko would start with a short monologue - a la Craig Ferguson - and then bring on a series of guests to interview and have hawk their latest work. And here's the b Read more:Right
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