Lessons from Groundhog Day
In her January 26 article in USA Today, Kim Painter reminded readers of the movie Groundhog Day during which the day repeats over and over until Phil, the weatherman (played by Bill Murray) “gets it right”. For a fun reminder, watch this 4:25 minute video.
Unfortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective), we don’t have the advantage of re-doing our days the way Phil did. But Read more
Quote of the Week: Groundhog Day
Studies have shown that 88% of those who made new year resolutions have already dropped them.
Perhaps they tried and it was too hard? Perhaps they never started? Whatever the reason, many people go underground with their resolution, muttering under their breath that it wasn’t all that important anyway and hoping everyone will forget about it. I’ve done that before. Have you?
That’s okay if whatever was resolved and dropped isn’t important any more. I say don’t even bother hiding it. You just changed your mind!
And if whatever was resolved IS still important – now is a good time to come out of hiding and stay out.
Start now for a new ending by posting this quote on your wall or computer screen.
And come back during the week for new tips on new endings.
Thanks to Mark Young at Baby Boomer Talk Online for sharing this quote with us. The author is Don Seltzer who has served in full-time Christian ministry for 32 years. He currently serves as Pastor for Hidden Life Ministries in La Costa, California.
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10 sentences for better leadership
If you want to become a better manager or leader, say these ten sentences to yourself every day.
Quote of the Week: Go now. Just go.
This message is for all the people who are mad at me because I told them their goal or a dream or a vision is doomed to fail.
Go ahead. Read more
Ready or not…there we went
Below is the first issue of what is now known as the “Business Class” E-Zine. The feature article, actually the only article, was entitled: “Ready—Set—Go!” Here’s a funny thing about it. I was petrified to send it. It was ready. It was set. And then I read it and re-read it. Over and over. I just couldn’t push the send button. It was my sister who finally said, “SEND IT!” It was just the encouraging nudge or kick in the pants that I needed, after which I said, “Ready—Set—Set—Set—Go!”, and finally pushed the button.
That was January 22, 2001. Ten years and over 125 issues and 700 articles later…. Read more
10 dreams doomed to fail
Whether called a dream, a vision, a goal or whatever… here are 10 that have been held or are currently being held in the minds of clients, colleagues, vendors, family members or yours truly.
And unfortunately, they are doomed to fail.
Quote of the Week: I have a dream
Boost morale and productivity. Share your vision. Make it clear. Design a plan that makes it easy for everyone to take action and make things happen. All will be inspired by what you have done…by what they have done. By what they can do. By what they are about to do. Take charge. Make things happen. Inspire others to do the same.
Take a look at the video. Watch the 17 minute version if at all possible. The 2 minute version if time is too tight. Just watch and listen to the 34 year old Dr. King share his dream. Read more
Affirming Your Way to Goal
The first strategy we listed yesterday for managing goal/resolution overload was the use of daily affirmations.
Affirmations do not sound like wishes or goals. They sound like true statements.
For example: I have a strong mind and body. Read more
6 things you should never reveal on Facebook
Excellent article on CBS Moneywatch.com by Kathy Kristof.
Share it with everyone on your team.
You have better things to do than deal with than digging your way out of trouble because of info you shared on line.
At least I think you do.
Don’t you?
Here’s a link to: 6 things you should never reveal on Facebook by Kathy Kristof
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Interview Snafus
On the radio this morning: 66% of people use their cell phone (answering and texting) during a job interview.
Surely I was still sleeping.
Went online to substantiate the percentage. Didn’t find it but did find this from CBS Moneywatch.com: Top 10 Job Interview Mistakes.
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