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Ron Edmondson : 7 Things Healthy Teams Check at the Door

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:09:06 +0000

Great list, Ron. Thanks! The only thing I'd add (and it probably is an element in each of your 7 things) is fear. I've found that if together we deal with the fear that causes all this stuff, it'll pull us together as a team.

Daniel Decker : Highest Traffic Blog Posts for January 2011

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:10:25 +0000

Thanks for the tip on whentotweet.com—that's pretty cool! My best post last month was one I wrote over a year ago: "Leadership Lessons from Watching Football" ( http://geoffreywebb.wordpress..../ ). It always gets a lot of traffic during football season—all the more during the playoffs!

Maurilio Amorim : Your Boring Meeting Is Costing You a Lot of Money

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 13:15:54 +0000

Great post, Maurilio. Way to put in terms that people can understand—money! I especially like, "No verbal processing." I think the flip side of that is realizing that some people need time alone to process information, which is just one more reason to split a behemoth meeting into a few shorter ones.

Maurilio Amorim : Don’t Label Me

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:40:03 +0000

Thanks for this, Maurilio; I love the insights you've shared. I'm definitely working on this as well, though I may be behind you. I often fail to even "see" the nameless people in my life. One strategy I have is to see my day in terms of people I'll encounter rather than tasks I have to accomplish. Make me more alert and expectant.

Maurilio Amorim : The Art of Giving Bad News

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:32:19 +0000

Good stuff, Maurilio; very useful. I think timing is important too, but I think I also use that as an excuse to avoid or delay delivering the bad news.

Maurilio Amorim : 5 Enemies of a Team

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:07:49 +0000

Great list, Maurilio, thanks for sharing. I see #2 a lot. I think it helps to realize that's the natural state of a group made up of individuals. So many teams refuse to admit that this is the starting point. It's the leader's job to channel all the individual purposes into a unified effort. #5 hits me too. I tend to overlook it, so as not to hurt anyone's feelings or seem elitist; but, it's just the truth. Nothing demoralizes top performers more than being consistently held back and not challenged.

Maurilio Amorim : Death on Facebook: Digital Love, Honor and Kindness

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 12:34:50 +0000

What a great encouragement; thanks for seeing and sharing the meaning in the madness.

Maurilio Amorim : Is Your Body Language Betraying You?

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 22:03:21 +0000

I think we cleanse our intent by admitting what's really going on inside us. For example, I'm rampantly self-absorbed most of the time. I have selfish motives. I have irrational fears. If I don't acknowledge and deal with these beasts, they're bound to come out - albeit subtly - no matter how well I use my body. The best way I've found to clarify my intent (and get over myself) is to focus on the other person. It's tough for me. It means ignoring my buzzing cellphone and personal agenda and that constant urge to think about what witty thing I'm going to say next. But If I get through to that sacred place where I'm giving the person I'm with my absolute, wholehearted attention, my body naturally communicates it - and they feel it. Does that make sense?

Maurilio Amorim : Is Your Body Language Betraying You?

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 12:19:47 +0000

Thanks, Maurilio, this is so important. What people fail to realize is that your body is ALWAYS talking. Your body tends to communicate your true intent, so while I definitely agree with these practical tips that keep you aware of what you're doing, I think it's also critical to cleanse and clarify your intent while communicating.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Managing Email with an Assistant

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:03:24 +0000

Thanks Jenni - hadn't heard or thought about the "Re:" issue - this helps us all!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Managing Email with an Assistant

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:46:11 +0000

Once again, thanks for sharing your experiments! What I like about your system: 1. Transparency: By modifying your templates and avoiding secret addresses, people know whether they're corresponding with you or Vicki. 2. Temptation Mitigation: It prevents you from casually "sneaking a peek" at mail you don't need to see. 3. Trust: Vicki now knows - really knows - how much you truly trust her and believe in her. That's cool. Meanwhile, I've got to get back to processing my inbox... :) My recent post Why Empathy Isn’t Enough

Michael Hyatt Blog : Shift: The Essence of Leadership

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:47:03 +0000

Solid thesis (Leaders exist for the sake of creating shift). Haven't seen anything from that angle, but I buy it 100%. My first subtitle thought was "Shift: The Art of Precision Leadership" but I think "Get your Leadership in Gear" keeps it more fun. My recent post 10 Tips for Becoming an Authentic Leader

Michael Hyatt Blog : Shift: The Essence of Leadership

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:40:31 +0000

Nice one! My recent post 10 Tips for Becoming an Authentic Leader

Michael Hyatt Blog : Shift: The Essence of Leadership

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:38:33 +0000

Amen to that! My recent post 10 Tips for Becoming an Authentic Leader

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Five Marks of Authentic Leadership

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:41:38 +0000

Don Miller recommended The Art of War to me last Fall. Now you. Okay, I get it. I'm on it. I liked your take on the drift - and shifting it - thanks for pointing me to that post. As I said, I loved this post so much I blogged about it myself today, trying to add some practical tips to help people integrate these concepts into their leadership. Hope it helps. The link is here... My recent post 10 Tips for Becoming an Authentic Leader

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Five Marks of Authentic Leadership

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:37:50 +0000

What a terrific post. I had a feeling something great was simmering in you for us today. I couldn't agree more; thanks for fracturing the "leadership = influence" platitude. For me, I'd say God is working on my initiative and integrity right now. Initiative, in that I'm engaged in a sustained battle against what I call the Drift - that constant pull toward the everyday, the ordinary, the status quo. Integrity, in that I have an intense desire to find my identity in Christ alone and therefore be the same person wherever I am, whoever I'm with, and whatever I'm doing. Thanks again. My recent post Using the “F” Word as a Leader