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Change: Creating Positive Change
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If you want to teach someone, first find out what they believe they already know.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Far too often, we jump into teaching. Far too often, we assume others do not know what we know. Far too often, we conclude…
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The greatest of leaders change themselves. They mould their character to remove the bad habits that impair leadership.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sometimes they replace combative attitudes with kind attitudes. Sometimes they toughen up their softness. Either way they mould…
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You can't teach an old dog new tricks...unless, perhaps, you praise him enthusiastically...and feed him the meat he craves.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sometimes old sayings go too far. If you can teach yourself some new tricks then you can teach old dogs new tricks.
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What we do not know has never increased so quickly....choose focusing over fretting...choose to use Talents.
The 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…
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In general, people don't lack the desire to make changes. They lack the skill and habit.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet " They lack the skill. " When it comes to change , skill is a multi-edged sword . One sharp edge - the person who delivers the…
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You gotta go the first mile before you start talkin' about going the extra mile.
The 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…
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As your creativity increases your ability to receive good advice decreases.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Creativity is one of the most threatening commodities. As a rule, when people observe it happening around them they feel…
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Don't shoot the messenger until you've at least had a chance to see the opportunity.
The 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…
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You fool no one and annoy many when you set bars higher than you yourself can jump.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet To the full extent possible - do not delegate work you cannot do yourself. At the very least, take utmost care if you find…
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You know you need to take small side-steps to get out of a Bad-Habit ruts.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Habits exist in loops of brain circuitry. [Or, at least, that's a description that allows us to understand and address Habits.]…
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The greatest leaders overcome their bad habits. They mould their character to improve their ability to influence others.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sometimes they replace combative ways with kindness; sometimes they replace softer ways with assertiveness. Other times they…
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When you design change you must do it in a way that helps people get over their fears.
The Thinking Behind the Tweet Dr. Jonathan Haidt described people’s behaviour using the following metaphor. People behave as if they are Riders on Elephants…
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Courage is the 'Prime Enabler'. It enables self-analysis, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, & innovation.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet It takes courage to face adversity . It takes courage to face criticism . It takes courage to face change . Children are born…
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Discontent, regardless of how it is packaged, just may be the best vehicle for positive change.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people live to change. For example, some people embrace life-long learning . Others find a lifetime of change by embracing…
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As the pace of change increases, so does the power of leaders' courage & confidence.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet And courage & confidence require lots of energy...because energy is needed to fuel clear thought and action. So - use your…
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If you want to influence others, influence yourself first. Make little changes for the better. Then share that good habit.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet All great leaders make major changes to their way of dealing with 'their personal challenges' and their way of interacting with…
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Only when comforable with your communication will Egos help you bring about the changes you desire.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Egos are nitpickers. Egos need to be stroked. Egos don't like unpleasant surprises. Egos always bring their baggage.
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When there's no reason or rhyme maybe it's time to change your tune.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Human beings are biased creatures. One bias is known as the rhyme-as-reason effect . According to Wikipedia - "The…
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Don't let a few bad apples sour your trust in people.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Without trust relationships are shallow and weak. Don't let people's actions sour your trust. Start With Self. On top of all…
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Less than 20% of people work at making changes; over 80% of people require ongoing assistance & leadership.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Focus on change leaders. Focus on self-motivated people. Focus on confident people.
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If you want to change the world then spend 20 minutes a day working on self-understanding.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet The question was asked at the HBR LInkedIn group..." How can we change society? Just give one step which you feel will change…
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Biting your tongue just before it expresses something quite right but nonetheless doomed to be poorly received – that’s a good thing.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet You can choose to adjust your personality so it is more pleasing and less annoying. Sometimes, the choice involves biting your…
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It's easy to make a significant change: just tell everyone you have developed an electricity intolerance.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sure, change is tough. But you gotta look on the bright side: if you don't like that last suggestion - when the urge to change…
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Change happens when people experience New Things….as in 'Good Habits, Bad Habits, & New Things'
The Thinking Behind the Tweet And, those 3 things - that’s all people do. People Only Do 3 Things: Good Habits, Bad Habits, New Things. Here's a link to…
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The cornerstone of our personality, our mental attitude, shows up as the general flavour of our thoughts.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet We can choose from 3 mental-attitude flavours: Positivity , Negativity , & Indifference. Positivity is the best flavour...a…
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If you are not ready to change then don't waste energy complaining.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet If you are ready to change then perhaps complaining does some good: it could help you clarify the nature of the change you need…
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Some people take the same route to work every day...if that route is blocked, they cannot find a way to work.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Human Beings all creatures of habit. While considering our goals we always have many routes to achieve them. However, sometimes…
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Anxiety is in our genes...it is the legacy of fight or flight, which allowed our ancestors to bring us us.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Anxiety : be present, don't fret over it, observe it in real time, & learn what it takes to control it if it gets out of hand…
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We are too tolerant of conflict!
Are you better off following prescribed step-by-step conflict resolution processes designed by 'the experts' or drawing on your innate talents to resolve…
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Criticism, Adrenalin Spikes & Improving Relationships
Some people naturally repulse criticism. These people may show outward signs of their repulsion. These people may not show outward signs, or their repulsion…