Just a few of
my favorite simple reminders…
·
Nobody
can prove you are stupid until you open your mouth
·
Avoiding
stupidity is easier than seeking brilliance
·
Never
overlook an opportunity to keep your mouth shut
·
God
gave us two ears and one mouth, they should be used in that ratio
I feel like our
world could benefit from being reminded of these…
As humans one of the greatest gifts we can give is our undivided
attention. While that sounds simple, consider what it really means. With
deadlines, meetings, email, texts, social media, and cell phones, how often do
you really give someone your undivided attention? It is incredibly easy for our
thoughts to drift to something we consider more urgent. There really should be
nothing more urgent than what we are being told by our friends, peers and
subordinates.
Giving someone our attention allows them to speak and truly be
heard. It allows them to feel positive about our relationship with them. It
allows you to focus on what you are being told and learn something from their
perspective. It is a foundational piece of the relationship between leader and
follower. Loyal associates deserve your undivided attention. It is so vital in
personal relationships. This principle is even more true at home with spouses
and children!
Try it out, you might learn something you and you will be
appreciated!
Have you set goals for 2023?
Are you a New Year’s resolution person?
Is change on your horizon? So
here is the thing about goals and resolutions…
Nothing changes if nothing changes. That sounds simple and obvious right? Well it is, but it is not so simple to put
into action.
Change and personal growth is hard. It takes work, dedication and
discipline. Most importantly it requires
a change in behavior. Nothing changes if
nothing changes…
Happy New Year and good luck with your 2023 goals!
There is a nifty feature on automobiles and trucks that allows one to indicate, by a flashing light, their intention to turn or switch lanes. These turn signals were invented in the early 1900’s and patented in 1938. By the 1960’s they were pretty much standard on all cars produced in the US. There is one in your car, I am sure of it. Yes, I said 1960, which is over 50 years ago. I find it interesting, okay frustrating, that this device has been in place for this long and it still has not gained total acceptance within our society. It is so simple to indicate to those of us around you, your directional intentions while driving. In my experience the act of turning and switching lanes without the use of a “blinker” happens all too often. Do we think that some people do not understand how to use the device? Or are they simply too inconvenienced to flip their wrist or just a finger? (Maybe they are on just their phone!) I am thinking there may even be a law requiring the use of this device…
The use of the blinker, a lost art indeed…
Not your typical leadership challenging MMM, and it is a repeat of a previous publication. I know that the MMM cannot change the world, but I was hoping for some local improvement on this topic. Recent drives through The Woodlands and into Houston would indicate there has been no change in behavior.
