In my opinion the main reason we are living in Obama nation is because the Democrats embraced and understand the contents of this video better than the republicans.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Are you a bully? Do you deal with one?
Another 2009 decision of mine is to pass on great thoughts and ideas when I read them or hear them.
Today:
Take the ball and go home --- by Seth Godin
Bullies can't be bullies when they are alone.
If you work with a bully, this is all you need to know. They need you.
A bully is someone who uses physical or psychological force to demean and demoralize someone else. A bully isn't challenging your ideas, or working with you to find a better outcome. A bully is playing a game, one that he or she enjoys and needs. You're welcome to play this game if it makes you happy, but for most people, it will make you miserable. So don't.
The way to work with a bully is not to try to please her or to question the quality of your work or to appease her or to hide from her.
The way to work with a bully is to take the ball and go home. First time, every time.
When there's no ball, there's no game. Bullies hate that. So they'll either behave so they can play with you or they'll go bully someone else.
Call her on her behavior (not who she is, but what she does). "I'm sorry, but when you talk to me like that, I'm unable to do good work. I'll be in my office if you need me." Then walk out, not in a huff, but with a measure of respect for the person (not the behavior).
This is a shocking piece of advice. It might even get you fired. But it will probably save your job and your sanity. Most bullies are deeply unhappy and you might just save their skin. If you're good at what you do, you deserve better than a bully.
Again---Seth Godin
Today:
Take the ball and go home --- by Seth Godin
Bullies can't be bullies when they are alone.
If you work with a bully, this is all you need to know. They need you.
A bully is someone who uses physical or psychological force to demean and demoralize someone else. A bully isn't challenging your ideas, or working with you to find a better outcome. A bully is playing a game, one that he or she enjoys and needs. You're welcome to play this game if it makes you happy, but for most people, it will make you miserable. So don't.
The way to work with a bully is not to try to please her or to question the quality of your work or to appease her or to hide from her.
The way to work with a bully is to take the ball and go home. First time, every time.
When there's no ball, there's no game. Bullies hate that. So they'll either behave so they can play with you or they'll go bully someone else.
Call her on her behavior (not who she is, but what she does). "I'm sorry, but when you talk to me like that, I'm unable to do good work. I'll be in my office if you need me." Then walk out, not in a huff, but with a measure of respect for the person (not the behavior).
This is a shocking piece of advice. It might even get you fired. But it will probably save your job and your sanity. Most bullies are deeply unhappy and you might just save their skin. If you're good at what you do, you deserve better than a bully.
Again---Seth Godin
Sunday, January 25, 2009
2009 is a time for stretching, growing and knowing ALL things are spiritual!
I don't know if anyone will read this blog update. I am making some changes inside and out.
I am challenging myself to learn more about internet social networks.
I just finished reading the book Tribes by Seth Godin. It's leadership for this time if you are interested in leading. Their are many new methods to embrace or reject.
Communication for business leaders and church leaders is changing. If you are willing to do a little bit of research, you can easily master new tools.
I am talking to myself. I will embrace my blog, FaceBook and Twitter in 2009. I will lead someone or many by being self-disciplined, consistent and transparent. I will begin by leading myself. If you want to come along for the ride. You are welcome, the water is warm.
I am challenging myself to learn more about internet social networks.
I just finished reading the book Tribes by Seth Godin. It's leadership for this time if you are interested in leading. Their are many new methods to embrace or reject.
Communication for business leaders and church leaders is changing. If you are willing to do a little bit of research, you can easily master new tools.
I am talking to myself. I will embrace my blog, FaceBook and Twitter in 2009. I will lead someone or many by being self-disciplined, consistent and transparent. I will begin by leading myself. If you want to come along for the ride. You are welcome, the water is warm.
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