I love old movies … the dialog, the classic stories, the high acting quality. And I grew up on them, so they hold great childhood memories. I was watching an episode of Night Gallery entitled “Make Me Laugh”. It’s the … Continue reading
I Want to Make People Laugh
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Confusion Reigns with Assessments
Even though I am a distributor of, and believe strongly, in the DiSC behavioral assessment, I have been researching other assessments, learning styles and behavioral models. Talk about an overwhelming task! There are at least a dozen types, including Myers … Continue reading
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Behold the Ultimate Truth!
Why don’t we tell others how to manage or communicate with ourselves? This seems like a very simple concept, doesn’t it? Think about how much easier, or simpler, our lives would be if we were forthright with this information. Aahh … Continue reading
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Are Interpretations Reality?
We seem to go in cycles of “You said ….” “No I didn’t, I said …” “No you didn’t …”, and we are in the midst of one of those cycles now. I am reminded of a trip to an … Continue reading
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Transformational vs. Transactional = Women vs. Men
We know that men and women think differently. A recent study by Northwestern University in Chicago reports: the best bosses are inspirational mentors who encourage their subordinates to develop their abilities and creatively change their organisations. This is referred to … Continue reading
Poor Performance = Bad Behavior?
Interesting discussion I had recently in a Behavioral Leadership seminar: does poor performance indicate bad behavior? Is a person with bad behavior always a poor performer? Does a poor performer always have bad behavior? What constitutes ‘bad behavior’? Is it … Continue reading
Is 'always' always and 'never' never?
Even when we think we know what we are saying, our words can still be ambiguous. For instance: When you yourself says the word ‘always’, what percentage of time does that event occur? Does ‘always’ occur 100% of the time? … Continue reading
'Communication Difficulties' Comes in Third
A recent safety reported the top ten threats to safety: Mission Preparation/Operational Pressure 93% Excessive Workload 84% Communication Difficulties 75% . . . Distractions 28% Pilot 17% Assume
Points To Ponder: Certainty or Accuracy
I saw this on a television series about attorneys — it’s an interesting statement: When a witness tells the jury that he’s absolutely sure, then the jurors often conclude that he’s absolutely right. Certainty only proves certainty, not accuracy. Their … Continue reading
