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"Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." [a quote, far from Yogi Berra and Mark Twain]
The Thinking Behind The Tweet While those words could have come from the lips of Yogi Berra or Mark Twain, they did not. It is a quote from the Danish…
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Don't give ideas the brake, give ideas a break - Support a Local Curious Person!
The Thinking Behind The Tweet I believe it has been clearly established that curiosity does not kill cats. I'm suspecting dog lovers created that myth...you…
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It takes two to tug-of-war...unless, of course, you choose to battle people in your head.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet It takes two to tango; it takes two to tangle; it takes two to tug-of-war. And, more often than not, the two must bring an…
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Allow a bit of the child in you to generate and enjoy workplace humour.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet A sense of humour is a facet of a pleasing personality and it is a gift possessed by the greatest of leaders. Of course, your…
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Why did Evolution deny human ears the privilege of showing us when they are actually operating?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Our eyes fare better. Even our mouths, which cause us so much trouble, fare better. This helps us understand why dogs are Mans'…
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I'm annoyed by that cliché "skin in the game'" I want to hear more about skull in the game.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Let's forget about putting money in & getting that pound of flesh and set our sights a bit higher...that is, let's concentrate…
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Overheard at the Placebo Plant..."Listen up Boss, I've got this great new product idea."
The Thinking Behind The Tweet How would one go about recruiting employees for a placebo plant? What traits and qualities would one look for? Would quality…
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I used to give people pieces of my mind. Now, I know I cannot afford such giveaways.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Even if I could afford to waste my brain, it's much more fulfilling to cut people up to size.
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Understanding Fire: That's one of Man's greatest achievements. That applies both externally and internally.
The 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…
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Catcheth thou when thou doth protest too much.
The 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…
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The Layman's Mindfulness: use more noggin, do less sloggin.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Mind Your Behaviour: use a little more brain, have a lot less pain.
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If you simply must get something out of your system, make it productivity.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet I believe it was James Watt who first said, " If you want to blow off steam, put it to work ." [I could be wrong about that...]
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Better to be skilled at puzzles than cross words.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet When you are skilled at puzzles you deliver value. When you are skilled at cross words you remove value. Constructive criticism…
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If you want people to bring your ideas to life, show an interest in theirs.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sure, of course, you're not biased and you know full well your ideas are superior! But don't let that stop you from listening…
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Ignorance is bliss; enlightenment is bliss: the work in between is the tough part.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet For some reason, we have an old saying, " Ignorance is bliss. " Obviously, that's an exaggeration...or is it? At the other end…
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If you think time flies, try holding your breath while your boss is telling a story.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Einstein showed us that time is relative. [Maybe that's why it's easier to hold your breath when a relative is telling a…
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Speak of the devil's advocate...better still, bite your tongue.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Constructive criticism is an oxymoron. Devil's Advocates ... here's an excerpt from Wikipedia: "In common parlance, a devil's…
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What was that you said about listening?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Is it possible the more you talk about listening the less other people are inclined to do it? If you must speak to the topic…
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If you cannot see the forest for the trees, you're out on a limb.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Few people possess the ability to think strategically while having a solid grasp of the details of the plan. Some people do not…
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People eat sour fruit sparingly. Yet they complain about it much.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sometimes sour fruit is the best thing to consume. The British found that out several centuries ago and the practice of eating…
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Procrastination is a lot like using your dentist's drill on your own teeth...
The Thinking Behind The Tweet If you have some skill at it, and you use it properly, then procrastination can be a very good tool and you can end up with a…
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Curiosity doesn't kill cats...it just makes them very interesting.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Maybe, curiosity kills cats; definitely, curiosity motivates people. Perhaps, many animals are curious. Certainly, some…
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When you display anger people get defensive. (Wow -Who'd have seen that coming!)
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some say we should not thwart the natural energy captured in the form of anger. Perhaps, a bit of anger in the workplace is OK…
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At the rate people are now listening, evolution will remove our ears in a few generations.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet If I told you once I told you a thousand times... ...use it or lose it. [Then there's the unthinkable - Is it possible my…
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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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With the pressing of all those buttons, the 30-Second Elevator Speech is going down.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet As you no doubt have noticed, there's been quite a bit of growth in the area of social media. This is impacting on…
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How To Create A Real Scary Sales Monster [a recipe]
The Thinking Behind The Tweet I created a real scary sales monster. Really, I am not 100% sure how I did it. I just know I did it. Actually, I did it more…
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The more you squeeze their heads in the vice the less clearly they think.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet While a little pressure may go a long way, constructive criticism is an oxymoron and excessive criticism is guaranteed to cause…
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May your molehills remain molehills and may your ego choose molehills over mountain climbing.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Better to climb mountains in your mind than on the back of your donkey-ego.
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You don't see yourself the way others see you. Need proof? Look in a mirror. See - you already got it backwards.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet When we invented mirrors we invented a useful tool...mirrors allow us to do wonderful things like checking out our new suit and…