https://rickbaker.ca/category/attitude-creating-positive-attitude/ Rick Baker's Thought Posts — plain-spoken writing on leadership, business values, communication, habits, and the people side of building a business. Publishing since 2008. en-ca https://rickbaker.ca/post/good-news-you-have-an-emotionally-charged-group-of-leaders-now-how-do-you-convert-that-energy-to-the-positive/https://rickbaker.ca/post/good-news-you-have-an-emotionally-charged-group-of-leaders-now-how-do-you-convert-that-energy-to-the-positive/Sun, 05 Dec 2021 07:30:00 -0500When our ancestors first saw fire, the first things they saw and understood were destruction and danger. As time passed, as they became more thoughtful and… https://rickbaker.ca/post/leaders-make-sure-your-confidence-does-not-threaten-your-followers/https://rickbaker.ca/post/leaders-make-sure-your-confidence-does-not-threaten-your-followers/Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:27:00 -0500Some followers are intimidated by Leader's self-confidence. Here are some Spirited suggestions, to make sure you do not come across that way: Be authentic…it… https://rickbaker.ca/post/good-things-come-in-little-packages-thats-the-key-to-excellent-work-process-success-process-task/https://rickbaker.ca/post/good-things-come-in-little-packages-thats-the-key-to-excellent-work-process-success-process-task/Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:38:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Dr. Richard Carlson taught - " Don't sweat the small stuff ". That's good advice as long as it confined within the following… https://rickbaker.ca/post/toe-the-line-and-be-ready-to-leap-before-opportunity-knocks/https://rickbaker.ca/post/toe-the-line-and-be-ready-to-leap-before-opportunity-knocks/Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:11:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet " Be Prepared " - Boy Scout motto Lord Baden-Powell - Soldier, Writer, Boy Scouts Founder (1857-1941) *** Opportunity rides on… https://rickbaker.ca/post/make-meetings-so-laborious-people-choose-to-do-the-work-between-them-over-discussing-excuses-during-them/https://rickbaker.ca/post/make-meetings-so-laborious-people-choose-to-do-the-work-between-them-over-discussing-excuses-during-them/Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:12:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of excuses. Anticipate Situations . https://rickbaker.ca/post/yes-it-can-be-difficultthats-why-its-called-work/https://rickbaker.ca/post/yes-it-can-be-difficultthats-why-its-called-work/Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:49:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet But, Difficult should not mean Unpleasant . Physically-difficult work burns up energy in muscles, etc. It strengthens the… https://rickbaker.ca/post/we-all-have-the-same-amount-of-timewe-know-the-past-is-gonewe-know-we-have-the-presentwe-only-hope-we-have-the-future/https://rickbaker.ca/post/we-all-have-the-same-amount-of-timewe-know-the-past-is-gonewe-know-we-have-the-presentwe-only-hope-we-have-the-future/Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:07:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Time is our most-precious commodity. We cannot afford to waste any of it complaining about not having enough of it. Only a… https://rickbaker.ca/post/sometimes-you-just-can-win/https://rickbaker.ca/post/sometimes-you-just-can-win/Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:48:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sure, sometimes you just can't win. Everybody knows that. Almost everybody says that. And, some people are caught up in the… https://rickbaker.ca/post/never-give-upyou-owe-it-to-yourselfyou-owe-it-to-your-familyyou-owe-it-to-life/https://rickbaker.ca/post/never-give-upyou-owe-it-to-yourselfyou-owe-it-to-your-familyyou-owe-it-to-life/Fri, 28 May 2021 07:38:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Of course, Sir Winston Churchill comes to mind, “Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or… https://rickbaker.ca/post/about-influencing-powerful-people-1/https://rickbaker.ca/post/about-influencing-powerful-people-1/Thu, 27 May 2021 07:05:00 -0500Here's a quote from Dirk Schlimm - “ I learned that influencing powerful people is a better and more effective route than complaining about them. ” This… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-a-combination-of-skills-goals-plans-is-not-present-people-give-up-their-dreams-hope/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-a-combination-of-skills-goals-plans-is-not-present-people-give-up-their-dreams-hope/Wed, 26 May 2021 07:17:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Skills , goals and plans will always be required. Without these basics, work is demoralizing and frustrating. Without these… https://rickbaker.ca/post/the-more-you-use-your-talents-the-harder-it-is-to-wear-them-out-talent/https://rickbaker.ca/post/the-more-you-use-your-talents-the-harder-it-is-to-wear-them-out-talent/Sat, 22 May 2021 07:18:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet We struggle when we don't use our Talents ...many of us accept that struggling lot in life...and some of us embrace struggling… https://rickbaker.ca/post/be-nothing-if-not-courageous/https://rickbaker.ca/post/be-nothing-if-not-courageous/Mon, 17 May 2021 07:37:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet It's about personal values : If we are not courageous , what of value do we have to offer to others? If we are not courageous… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-will-must-win-at-all-costs-expectations-become-blind-to-the-realities-of-situations/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-will-must-win-at-all-costs-expectations-become-blind-to-the-realities-of-situations/Sat, 15 May 2021 07:41:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people cannot adjust their thinking to fit the realities of the situations at hand. Some people cannot even begin to untie… https://rickbaker.ca/post/hope-is-not-a-strategy-but-it-is-an-essential-ingredient-of-leadership/https://rickbaker.ca/post/hope-is-not-a-strategy-but-it-is-an-essential-ingredient-of-leadership/Thu, 13 May 2021 07:15:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet 'Hope is not a Strategy' , an interesting business book by Rick Page. " Hope is an essential ingredient of leadership. " a… https://rickbaker.ca/post/people-are-selflings-thats-a-good-rather-than-a-bad-thingso-focus-on-yourselfregularly-ego/https://rickbaker.ca/post/people-are-selflings-thats-a-good-rather-than-a-bad-thingso-focus-on-yourselfregularly-ego/Wed, 05 May 2021 07:22:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet About that suffix 'ling': yes, often pejorative; but, not always. So, cut other selflings some slack, as they will have to do… https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-trust-is-at-the-heart-of-meaningful-business-relationships-insight-is-in-the-brain/https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-trust-is-at-the-heart-of-meaningful-business-relationships-insight-is-in-the-brain/Sat, 01 May 2021 07:51:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Trust, based on a history of past experiences, is not enough to guarantee business relationships contain value. When insight is… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-you-know-defeat-has-arrived-muster-your-courage-and-take-one-more-step-ahead/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-you-know-defeat-has-arrived-muster-your-courage-and-take-one-more-step-ahead/Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:12:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet As Napoleon Hill said, " Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit ". and "When faced with defeat the easiest and most logical… https://rickbaker.ca/post/negative-feelings-by-their-very-nature-tend-to-alienate-and-isolate-us-then-they-go-about-wasting-much-energy/https://rickbaker.ca/post/negative-feelings-by-their-very-nature-tend-to-alienate-and-isolate-us-then-they-go-about-wasting-much-energy/Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:12:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Feelings are mind states where egos are at work justifying their appetites. While the voices of ego are little, they are… https://rickbaker.ca/post/what-we-do-not-know-has-never-increased-so-quicklychoose-focusing-over-frettingchoose-to-use-talents/https://rickbaker.ca/post/what-we-do-not-know-has-never-increased-so-quicklychoose-focusing-over-frettingchoose-to-use-talents/Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:11:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Alvin Toffler predicted it . Now, we're up to our ears in it. People are strong when they have talent, opportunity, knowledge… https://rickbaker.ca/post/strategies-for-managing-error-induced-anxiety-can-lead-to-happier-more-productive-lives/https://rickbaker.ca/post/strategies-for-managing-error-induced-anxiety-can-lead-to-happier-more-productive-lives/Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet When we make errors we feel at least a little anxiety . Anxiety is a dangerous state of mind because it can lead to rumination… https://rickbaker.ca/post/you-too-can-see-the-positive-things-in-peoplejust-open-your-mind-then-your-eyes-attitude/https://rickbaker.ca/post/you-too-can-see-the-positive-things-in-peoplejust-open-your-mind-then-your-eyes-attitude/Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:20:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet When you have a positive mental attitude you are less critical of others. When you have an agreeable personality you are less… https://rickbaker.ca/post/win-win-deals-happen-when-self-confidence-meets-self-confidence/https://rickbaker.ca/post/win-win-deals-happen-when-self-confidence-meets-self-confidence/Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:22:00 -0500The Thinking Behind the Tweet It takes [courage-grounded] self-confidence to win & it takes consideration of others to create win-win. These are the building… https://rickbaker.ca/post/problems-are-like-icebergs-the-biggest-parts-of-them-are-below-the-surface-2021/https://rickbaker.ca/post/problems-are-like-icebergs-the-biggest-parts-of-them-are-below-the-surface-2021/Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:26:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet We human beings have a curious habit. We tend to express problems in ways that conceal the real sources of our 'pain'. I… https://rickbaker.ca/post/mistakes-become-demons-only-when-they-know-you-havent-learned-their-lessons/https://rickbaker.ca/post/mistakes-become-demons-only-when-they-know-you-havent-learned-their-lessons/Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:15:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet We give life to our mistakes when we allow them to get the better of us. As we worry about them, we give them power...the power… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-we-were-newborn-babes-we-somehow-knew-the-best-way-to-get-what-we-wanted-was-kicking-and-screaming/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-we-were-newborn-babes-we-somehow-knew-the-best-way-to-get-what-we-wanted-was-kicking-and-screaming/Sun, 28 Feb 2021 07:06:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet When we were newborn babes, we somehow knew the best way to get what we wanted was kicking and screaming. At first, really nice… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-troubles-consume-your-thoughts-remember-your-tooth-will-cease-aching-if-your-house-is-afire/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-troubles-consume-your-thoughts-remember-your-tooth-will-cease-aching-if-your-house-is-afire/Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:34:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet " Your tooth will cease aching if your house is afire... " Frank Channing Haddock made that point in his 1910 classic, ' Power… https://rickbaker.ca/post/you-cannot-be-worried-be-angry-be-frustrated-and-make-money/https://rickbaker.ca/post/you-cannot-be-worried-be-angry-be-frustrated-and-make-money/Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:23:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet You can be habitually worried, angry, and frustrated...many people prove that. But, how many successful people have you met who… https://rickbaker.ca/post/for-one-reason-or-another-we-human-beings-were-born-with-egosso-be-itdont-fight-itlive-learn-with-it/https://rickbaker.ca/post/for-one-reason-or-another-we-human-beings-were-born-with-egosso-be-itdont-fight-itlive-learn-with-it/Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:40:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Egos - Can't live with them; can't live without them. Egos - life's biggest challenges. https://rickbaker.ca/post/you-gotta-go-the-first-mile-before-you-start-talkin-about-going-the-extra-mile/https://rickbaker.ca/post/you-gotta-go-the-first-mile-before-you-start-talkin-about-going-the-extra-mile/Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:07:00 -0500The Thinkin' Behind The Tweet Everyone knows, " Talk's cheap ". Yet, some people forget it. They get all carried away talking about going extra miles when… https://rickbaker.ca/post/dont-shoot-the-messenger-until-youve-at-least-had-a-chance-to-see-the-opportunity-attitude/https://rickbaker.ca/post/dont-shoot-the-messenger-until-youve-at-least-had-a-chance-to-see-the-opportunity-attitude/Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:38:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Too often we close our ears and our minds to those who express objections . Too often we close our eyes and our minds to… https://rickbaker.ca/post/wow-you-seem-surprised-to-find-others-become-silent-when-you-put-down-their-ideas-criticism/https://rickbaker.ca/post/wow-you-seem-surprised-to-find-others-become-silent-when-you-put-down-their-ideas-criticism/Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:49:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Try putting an end to receiving input from people then vetoing their ideas and shutting people down. Even better, try putting… https://rickbaker.ca/post/those-who-seek-perfection-in-others-will-find-the-human-condition-is-permeated-with-imperfections/https://rickbaker.ca/post/those-who-seek-perfection-in-others-will-find-the-human-condition-is-permeated-with-imperfections/Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:17:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Do not assume you are your own harshest critic . Do not assume your perceptions of others are unbiased or fair or reasonable… https://rickbaker.ca/post/success-key-find-the-growth-that-aligns-with-both-the-pessimists-good-habits-and-the-optimists-interests-in-new-things/https://rickbaker.ca/post/success-key-find-the-growth-that-aligns-with-both-the-pessimists-good-habits-and-the-optimists-interests-in-new-things/Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:32:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet The common ground where optimists and pessimists can stand together and self-actualize together is – Growth ....all… https://rickbaker.ca/post/are-you-still-trying-to-close-that-sale-is-your-persistence-based-on-accurate-thinking-or-denial/https://rickbaker.ca/post/are-you-still-trying-to-close-that-sale-is-your-persistence-based-on-accurate-thinking-or-denial/Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:29:00 -0500The Thinking Behind the Tweet When does persistence become the wrong thing to do? There are differing views: we discussed this at the Thought Post called… https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-we-had-not-learned-the-word-no-when-we-were-young-we-would-spend-a-lot-less-time-ruminating-about-our-mistakes/https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-we-had-not-learned-the-word-no-when-we-were-young-we-would-spend-a-lot-less-time-ruminating-about-our-mistakes/Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:58:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet When we were young a lot of people started to say "No" to us. We were made to believe it was wrong to say and do certain… https://rickbaker.ca/post/intolerant-people-see-weaknesses-where-others-see-strengths-strength/https://rickbaker.ca/post/intolerant-people-see-weaknesses-where-others-see-strengths-strength/Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet The strongest of leaders seek out differences . They know differences capture all the talents & strengths . Work to your… https://rickbaker.ca/post/the-less-confident-you-feel-the-more-you-criticize-others/https://rickbaker.ca/post/the-less-confident-you-feel-the-more-you-criticize-others/Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:05:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet So, Confidence is criticism's antidote. https://rickbaker.ca/post/personal-strengths-desire-to-achieve-attitude-3-key-things-you-can-develop/https://rickbaker.ca/post/personal-strengths-desire-to-achieve-attitude-3-key-things-you-can-develop/Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:55:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Lou Holtz, the famed Notre Dame football coach, said something like: "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation… https://rickbaker.ca/post/it-seems-providing-advice-on-how-to-succeed-is-nowhere-near-as-difficult-as-helping-people-succeed/https://rickbaker.ca/post/it-seems-providing-advice-on-how-to-succeed-is-nowhere-near-as-difficult-as-helping-people-succeed/Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:25:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Most people have lots of advice [opinions, suggestions, criticisms , commands , etc.] to share with others. Few people… https://rickbaker.ca/post/love-success-and-kill-yourself-striving-for-it-or-hate-fear-so-much-you-do-whatever-it-takes-to-remove-it/https://rickbaker.ca/post/love-success-and-kill-yourself-striving-for-it-or-hate-fear-so-much-you-do-whatever-it-takes-to-remove-it/Sat, 26 Dec 2020 07:38:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Based on all the ‘ Can’t Do ’ stuff I have seen and heard, if you must hold fear in your mind then I’d suggest you work on your… https://rickbaker.ca/post/fear-is-neither-our-birthright-nor-our-destinyit-is-simply-a-bad-habit-we-picked-up-and-chose-to-live-withor-overcome/https://rickbaker.ca/post/fear-is-neither-our-birthright-nor-our-destinyit-is-simply-a-bad-habit-we-picked-up-and-chose-to-live-withor-overcome/Thu, 24 Dec 2020 07:43:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet To overcome fear people must do small amounts of the thing they fear and experience small successes. Positive thinking is… https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-our-ancestors-thought-and-acted-like-they-were-too-busy-they-would-have-been-eaten-then-where-would-we-be/https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-our-ancestors-thought-and-acted-like-they-were-too-busy-they-would-have-been-eaten-then-where-would-we-be/Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:36:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet The next time you feel inclined to complain about being too busy think of your ancestors . Wonderful heritage - Evolution… https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-you-are-uncomfortable-with-your-work-thats-contagious-if-you-enjoy-your-work-thats-contagious/https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-you-are-uncomfortable-with-your-work-thats-contagious-if-you-enjoy-your-work-thats-contagious/Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:10:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet What type of attitude are you spreading? How much is your attitude affecting the people you work with? Are you inspiring people… https://rickbaker.ca/post/i-had-to-succeed-because-i-finally-ran-out-of-things-that-wouldnt-work/https://rickbaker.ca/post/i-had-to-succeed-because-i-finally-ran-out-of-things-that-wouldnt-work/Sun, 06 Dec 2020 07:39:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet According to Napoleon Hill, Thomas Edison said that while talking about his persistence while working through 10,000 attempts… https://rickbaker.ca/post/people-are-more-inclined-to-follow-than-to-lead-good-followers-enjoy-huge-opportunities/https://rickbaker.ca/post/people-are-more-inclined-to-follow-than-to-lead-good-followers-enjoy-huge-opportunities/Sun, 29 Nov 2020 07:06:00 -0500The 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… https://rickbaker.ca/post/3-abilities-rise-above-all-others-intelligence-willpower-drive/https://rickbaker.ca/post/3-abilities-rise-above-all-others-intelligence-willpower-drive/Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Every human being possesses the seeds of intelligence , willpower , and drive at birth. To a certain degree, and the degree… https://rickbaker.ca/post/understanding-fire-thats-one-of-mans-greatest-achievements-that-applies-both-externally-and-internally/https://rickbaker.ca/post/understanding-fire-thats-one-of-mans-greatest-achievements-that-applies-both-externally-and-internally/Sat, 14 Nov 2020 07:15:00 -0500The 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… https://rickbaker.ca/post/intrinsic-drives-often-persist-as-lifelong-drives/https://rickbaker.ca/post/intrinsic-drives-often-persist-as-lifelong-drives/Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:24:00 -0500The 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… https://rickbaker.ca/post/catcheth-thou-when-thou-doth-protest-too-much/https://rickbaker.ca/post/catcheth-thou-when-thou-doth-protest-too-much/Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:30:00 -0500The 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…