https://rickbaker.ca/category/inspire-people-grow-profits/ 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/inspire-business-people-by-letting-them-know-that-you-know-what-they-do-when-they-are-at-work/https://rickbaker.ca/post/inspire-business-people-by-letting-them-know-that-you-know-what-they-do-when-they-are-at-work/Sun, 30 May 2021 07:44:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet If you believe people know what you do when you are at work then check again ...you may be quite surprised to find others have… 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/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/inspiration-is-the-music-of-creative-intelligence/https://rickbaker.ca/post/inspiration-is-the-music-of-creative-intelligence/Fri, 14 May 2021 07:39:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Our gift of creative intelligence must be there to inspire ourselves and others. Our intuition is a special gift, with deep… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-self-confidence-shines-it-is-charismatic-magnetic-contagious/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-self-confidence-shines-it-is-charismatic-magnetic-contagious/Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:10:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet And when self-confidence shines it keeps ego in the proper light. Put another way, it allows ego to perform in most-productive… https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-you-want-to-win-someone-over-then-let-him-know-that-you-know-what-he-does-when-he-is-at-work/https://rickbaker.ca/post/if-you-want-to-win-someone-over-then-let-him-know-that-you-know-what-he-does-when-he-is-at-work/Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:27:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Most people take at least some pride in their work...so they tell others about what they do when they are at work. Few people… https://rickbaker.ca/post/talk-so-people-listenlisten-so-people-talk-influence/https://rickbaker.ca/post/talk-so-people-listenlisten-so-people-talk-influence/Sat, 13 Mar 2021 07:44:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet ' How To Talk So People Listen ', that's the title of a book written by Sonya Hamlin in 2006. How To Listen So People… 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/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/plan-to-repeat-repeat-repeatthats-one-key-to-teaching-inspiring-influencing-people/https://rickbaker.ca/post/plan-to-repeat-repeat-repeatthats-one-key-to-teaching-inspiring-influencing-people/Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:33:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin When we observe repetition, we… https://rickbaker.ca/post/character-reigns-supreme/https://rickbaker.ca/post/character-reigns-supreme/Tue, 21 Mar 2017 06:58:00 -0500I heard today that assessments aimed at finding high-calibre personnel are no longer considering intelligence and talent but are now concentrating all… https://rickbaker.ca/post/dont-be-passionate-about-shorthand-abstractionsthey-have-no-integrity/https://rickbaker.ca/post/dont-be-passionate-about-shorthand-abstractionsthey-have-no-integrity/Thu, 12 Jan 2017 07:29:00 -0500Over the last few years, I have written and talked about the communication problems that happen when business leaders use words like Passion and Integrity to… https://rickbaker.ca/post/favouring-a-realistic-approach-to-values-virtues-rules/https://rickbaker.ca/post/favouring-a-realistic-approach-to-values-virtues-rules/Wed, 04 Jan 2017 08:50:00 -0500Values are concepts covering things important and admirable to us (our minds). Values are our perceptions of intrinsically valuable or desirable ways of… https://rickbaker.ca/post/feeling-well-cuddled-vs-doing-good-work/https://rickbaker.ca/post/feeling-well-cuddled-vs-doing-good-work/Fri, 16 Dec 2016 08:46:00 -0500While you may feel cuddled or inspired while you deliver messages about integrity and workplace passion you will regularly miss the mark if you assume others… https://rickbaker.ca/post/being-perfect-by-the-end-versus-doing-better-today/https://rickbaker.ca/post/being-perfect-by-the-end-versus-doing-better-today/Wed, 04 May 2016 07:22:00 -0500Simon Sinek wrote, “ The goal is not to be perfect by the end. The goal is to be better today . ” I wonder – What do people think and feel when they read… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-the-going-gets-tough/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-the-going-gets-tough/Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:22:00 -0500When the going gets tough... When you are all stressed out because the work ahead looks so daunting... When your spirit is weakened... ...review your key… https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-you-annoy-people-you-dont-make-money/https://rickbaker.ca/post/when-you-annoy-people-you-dont-make-money/Mon, 18 May 2015 07:27:00 -0500Annoy people and don't make money. Don't annoy people and make money. Those are the two options. Rarely is there any middle ground. Rarely can you annoy… https://rickbaker.ca/post/people-do-only-3-things/https://rickbaker.ca/post/people-do-only-3-things/Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:08:00 -0500We can reduce confusion and remove complexity by creating powerful thoughts that are easy to share with others. We can treat these thoughts as 'philosophies… https://rickbaker.ca/post/self-reliance/https://rickbaker.ca/post/self-reliance/Mon, 11 Aug 2014 06:56:00 -0500Are you one of those people who has boundless energy regardless of what other people are doing? Or are you one of those people whose energy diminishes when… https://rickbaker.ca/post/followers-frustration/https://rickbaker.ca/post/followers-frustration/Mon, 02 Jun 2014 07:52:00 -0500Have you noticed, in business many followers are frustrated? You see it at the drive-thru, you see it when you're shopping, you see it at the office... you… https://rickbaker.ca/post/courage-confidence-states-of-mind-to-be-valued-developed-and-put-to-good-use/https://rickbaker.ca/post/courage-confidence-states-of-mind-to-be-valued-developed-and-put-to-good-use/Tue, 20 May 2014 12:57:00 -0500The Thinking Behind The Tweet Your self-confidence is contagious. So, choose to make it invigorating & inspiring. https://rickbaker.ca/post/about-that-ted-talk-offices-meetings/https://rickbaker.ca/post/about-that-ted-talk-offices-meetings/Mon, 19 May 2014 08:12:00 -0500My son, Jack, introduced me to the TED Talk by Jason Fried, titled " Why work doesn't happen at work ". One key aspect of his TED Talk - Jason talked against… https://rickbaker.ca/post/only-people-inspire-people/https://rickbaker.ca/post/only-people-inspire-people/Thu, 15 May 2014 08:07:00 -0500Business Contains Only 3 Things: People, Processes, & Situations Processes come in two classes: processes done by people [thinking, acting, and… https://rickbaker.ca/post/reward-intrinsically-extrinsicallyand-is-it-about-efforts-or-results/https://rickbaker.ca/post/reward-intrinsically-extrinsicallyand-is-it-about-efforts-or-results/Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:35:00 -0500In business, should we reward the efforts people make or the results people achieve? I've seen the following conflicted pieces of advice from the 'experts'… https://rickbaker.ca/post/good-things-come-in-3sincluding-the-ways-leaders-influence/https://rickbaker.ca/post/good-things-come-in-3sincluding-the-ways-leaders-influence/Mon, 03 Feb 2014 08:26:00 -0500Start With WHY Good leaders know people's emotions can be touched and people can become motivated when they understand WHY. WHY messages appeal to emotions… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-906/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-906/Mon, 06 Jan 2014 09:02:00 -0500Thought Tweet #906 Leaders inspire people; managers discipline processes; leaders construct situations; managers perform in situations. The Thinking Behind… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-886/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-886/Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:29:00 -0500Thought Tweet #886 About Leaders: Why they're the folks who manage themselves and inspire others to do the same. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people… https://rickbaker.ca/post/take-steps-toward-change-leadership/https://rickbaker.ca/post/take-steps-toward-change-leadership/Fri, 15 Nov 2013 08:20:00 -0500If you want to lead change and influence others to help you achieve the success you desire, consider these things: Your Intelligence - This is a tough one… https://rickbaker.ca/post/leaders-managers-whats-the-difference/https://rickbaker.ca/post/leaders-managers-whats-the-difference/Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:01:00 -0500What are the key differentiators that separate a Leader from a Manager? Many people use the words ‘leader’ and ‘manager’ interchangeably. So, for some people… https://rickbaker.ca/post/energy-work/https://rickbaker.ca/post/energy-work/Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0500When your company name has the word “spirited” in it you spend a lot of time thinking about energy. You appreciate the huge role energy serves in business… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-611/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-611/Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0500Thought Tweet #611 Good leaders don't drive people; good leaders fuel the drive in people. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Performance is about desire and… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-600/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-600/Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0500Thought Tweet #600 Understanding Fire: That's one of Man's greatest achievements. That applies both externally and internally. The Thinking Behind The Tweet… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-588/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-588/Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0500Thought Tweet #588 Why do so many people throttle back on learning as they mature and age? The Thinking Behind The Tweet Are they disenchanted with work … https://rickbaker.ca/post/simply-put-leaders-must-change/https://rickbaker.ca/post/simply-put-leaders-must-change/Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:27:00 -0500If you are a business leader then you must change. You must change or the following will pass you by: your good people your good clients your good suppliers… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-520/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-520/Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:30:00 -0500Thought Tweet #520 If you are uncomfortable with your work, that's contagious. If you enjoy your work, that's contagious. The Thinking Behind The Tweet What… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-489/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-489/Thu, 31 May 2012 08:00:00 -0500Thought Tweet #489 Physical proximity can spark & ignite inspiration; physical proximity can cause the release of creative excellence. The Thinking Behind… https://rickbaker.ca/post/inspiring-empowering-people/https://rickbaker.ca/post/inspiring-empowering-people/Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500If you inspire people, you have the first ingredient for growing profits. If you do not possess a magnetic personality, you can still inspire people and grow… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-463/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-463/Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500Thought Tweet #463 At work, empowerment is about significance, competence, quality relationships, & positive feelings. The Thinking Behind The Tweet If it… https://rickbaker.ca/post/the-big-value-in-small-change/https://rickbaker.ca/post/the-big-value-in-small-change/Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500Have you ever dreamed about an ideal business ... your ideal business . If you could call upon that Genie in a bottle and be granted the business-wish of… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-456/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-456/Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500Thought Tweet #456 Intrinsic Goals feel right ...they inspire & they energize. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Intrinsic Goals envision life purpose, mastery… https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-452-2012/https://rickbaker.ca/post/thought-tweet-452-2012/Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500Thought Tweet #453 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… https://rickbaker.ca/post/courage-3-standards/https://rickbaker.ca/post/courage-3-standards/Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500Phy sical Courage – the lowest standard of Courage Human Beings are animals. Like other animals - for example, like lions - we possess internal 'workings'… https://rickbaker.ca/post/family-business-success-story-flanagan-foodservice-inc/https://rickbaker.ca/post/family-business-success-story-flanagan-foodservice-inc/Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500Flanagan Foodservice Inc. is another local family business success story. The members of our Centre For Family Business, CFFB , got to learn some of the… https://rickbaker.ca/post/initiative/https://rickbaker.ca/post/initiative/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0500INITIATE. Few people excel at it. Why? Probably because, at some point in their lives, they embraced once-burned-twice-shy thinking. Or maybe they succumbed… https://rickbaker.ca/post/how-to-build-self-confidence-1/https://rickbaker.ca/post/how-to-build-self-confidence-1/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0500This is the first in a series of Thought Posts about building self-confidence. To get started, here is our definition of self-confidence: Confidence is what… https://rickbaker.ca/post/invigorating-imagination-vivid-vision/https://rickbaker.ca/post/invigorating-imagination-vivid-vision/Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500The other day I read 1 : " The source and center of all man's creative power - the power that above all others lifts him above the level of brute creation… https://rickbaker.ca/post/inwords/https://rickbaker.ca/post/inwords/Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500Many important words begin with 'in'. One important Inword that cropped up several times this week is: INITIATE. Seth Godin cited Initiative as the #1… https://rickbaker.ca/post/do-you-have-a-selling-purpose/https://rickbaker.ca/post/do-you-have-a-selling-purpose/Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500Business Leaders: do you have a Selling Purpose ? Here is the way Spencer Johnson 1 presented this concept in 1985: " MY SELLING PURPOSE is to help people… https://rickbaker.ca/post/inspire-people-grow-profits/https://rickbaker.ca/post/inspire-people-grow-profits/Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500Two Facts: When it comes to doing business, inspired People generate better results. Business Leaders can inspire their People. Another even-more-important… https://rickbaker.ca/post/wages-in-the-world-of-work/https://rickbaker.ca/post/wages-in-the-world-of-work/Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500As part of our BIG PICTURE, Spirited Leaders has 5 Values . One of those 5 Values is: Labours of Enjoyment & Enthusiasm . In simple words, we want our People…