tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.comments2019-02-21T01:22:17.691-07:00Consequence of LeadershipUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-71890285477548397942015-12-02T14:47:08.202-07:002015-12-02T14:47:08.202-07:00A well needed reminder for an overactive typist! A well needed reminder for an overactive typist! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05896765452298131897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-84932976488932039182013-06-07T05:58:14.315-06:002013-06-07T05:58:14.315-06:00Cool ! I like it.Cool ! I like it.dimitribankshttp://rchelicoptersreviews2013.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-6323640192582624942011-08-22T18:02:13.813-06:002011-08-22T18:02:13.813-06:00a very interesting deduction on being a leader. In...a very interesting deduction on being a leader. In fact, became self-aware about my actions and decisions and rid of myself any dissatisfying traits that reflected wrongly in the company I worked for. Thank you for this insightful book. waiting for the book to arrive very soon!Steven Laihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814626221638395434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-84944276273367149172010-10-04T20:54:10.879-06:002010-10-04T20:54:10.879-06:00I smile, Craig. I've felt the same way. We i...I smile, Craig. I've felt the same way. We indulge in a politeness but we lose our boundaries to it, too. I like your second solution. If I saw that message, I'd make a note of it and send whatever I had to send later, mentally wishing the person a great time whatever they were doing and wherever they were.Dan Oestreichhttp://www.unfoldingleadership.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-583348964670679492010-06-21T22:01:23.864-06:002010-06-21T22:01:23.864-06:00I like this article about good and poor leadership...I like this article about good and poor leadership. I had an insight on what are the approach to determine the most appropriate course of action.leadership developmenthttp://www.selfleadership.com/services/leadership_development/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-64813312439590189222010-05-25T08:11:34.213-06:002010-05-25T08:11:34.213-06:00Exercise is uncomfortable to our bodies in the sam...Exercise is uncomfortable to our bodies in the same way that change is uncomfortable to our routines and habits.viagra onlinehttp://www.xlpharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-3950418998599127392009-11-11T20:59:43.577-07:002009-11-11T20:59:43.577-07:00"Measure what your communicate" is our m..."Measure what your communicate" is our motto and, incidentally, a pretty good definition (on a case by case basis) of "purpose". An individual's purpose is to help achieve (and further refine) the organization's goals. We believe goals should be communicated and measured using a consistent and unique scale. http://compliantia.com/Fabien Tiburcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298232353254433768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-46876936396077530662009-09-29T17:02:42.145-06:002009-09-29T17:02:42.145-06:00Thanks Marty.
I read the article you cited - too ...Thanks Marty.<br /> I read the article you cited - too little too late would be my opinion.<br />I have always said that: "people who live in glass houses . . . should wear underwear."Craig Mostathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345376983248107936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-54488387152120597082009-09-29T09:03:05.052-06:002009-09-29T09:03:05.052-06:00Nice post. Action vs. words. Age old wisdom. Th...Nice post. Action vs. words. Age old wisdom. The website, www.dailygreen.com has an interesting read though, about Gore's house now...Martyhttp://www.groundinvestment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-34279456237441358232009-09-24T09:53:54.610-06:002009-09-24T09:53:54.610-06:00Sharon / Marty - thanks for the comments!
Marty ....Sharon / Marty - thanks for the comments!<br /><br />Marty ... in an elevator? Hmmm ... it seems to me that the problem in an elevator is that everyone is facing forward - looking up at the little numbers changing. You would have to turn around, face someone, make eye contact and smile. And that may be perceived as really weird. But then again, you could potentially brighten the day of everyone in that elevator - even if they find you unusual - they would likely still smile. Whatever works - right? Try it out and let me know how it goes.Craig Mostathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345376983248107936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-59182027261073158532009-09-24T09:18:08.500-06:002009-09-24T09:18:08.500-06:00Love the idea. Nice post! Does this still work i...Love the idea. Nice post! Does this still work if you randomly smile in an elevator? <br /><br />Cheers!<br />MartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-91248029731477101432009-09-22T12:05:24.319-06:002009-09-22T12:05:24.319-06:00Great blog post. We need happier people with a pos...Great blog post. We need happier people with a positive attitude these days. Thanks for giving me a smile as I randomly drove by your blog.<br /><br />Keep up the great work!<br />SharonSharon Graham, Canada's Career Strategisthttp://www.sharongraham.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-27025167374558908552009-08-15T19:46:26.980-06:002009-08-15T19:46:26.980-06:00Hi Dan and thanks for your comments.
Your airline...Hi Dan and thanks for your comments.<br /><br />Your airline experience is a great example and their survey is essentially the same as all of these surveys – not designed to capture any real and useful information. The information gathered obviously didn't do anything to help the food. Interestingly, the airline that you cite wants to compare the food to the other airlines. In essence, “how can we be the best in the category of mediocre airplane food?” Wouldn’t want to set their sights too high now would they.<br /><br />I heard a talk by Andy Stanley this week in which he said, “Just because you are the leader, doesn’t mean that you are the smartest person in the organization.” How true, and just the acknowledgment of this fact by many leaders would tip the scales in the area of listening to team.<br /><br />Thanks again for you comment Dan – I appreciate it.<br /><br />CraigCraig Mostathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345376983248107936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-55988163704183895872009-08-15T18:08:13.184-06:002009-08-15T18:08:13.184-06:00Craig
This is absolutely right on. I couldn't...Craig<br /><br />This is absolutely right on. I couldn't help chuckling thinking back to the time when airlines served meals. On one flight I received a lengthy customer survey asking me my opinion of the food I received on the plane -- but only as a five point scale asking me whether I thought the food was about the same as, worse than, better than, much worse than, or much better than competitors' meals. There were about ten competitors listed and three meals, so that was about thirty ratings with little circles to fill in with a No.2 pencil. No space for comments. I decided not to take the survey. I just wrote across the bottom something like, "Why aren't you asking me for my opinion of whether the food is <em>good</em> or not? In coach, all airline food sucks!" and handed it back to the flight attendant. Probably didn't conform to their preconceived notions of what the survey should do for them. And most most domestic airlines have gotten rid of serving meals anyway, so it's certainly a moot point now!<br /><br />And I couldn't agree more with the need to talk directly with the people who are serving the customers. Some years ago I worked with a manufacturer with a customer service center located in another state. Occasionally a VP from the home office would fly out there, or the manager of the place would fly to the home office, but the center was about as isolated from the company as it could possibly be. The opinions of the people on the phones? Not a chance. The managers were too busy figuring out how to deal with employee morale issues and how to set effective quotas for calls "processed."<br /><br />Great post, as usual!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-50868777744633155352009-08-09T20:44:36.183-06:002009-08-09T20:44:36.183-06:00Thanks for the comment Marty.
First, the day is al...Thanks for the comment Marty.<br />First, the day is already here - she has her license and is now actively driving. As far as I am aware - she hasn't taken anyone out yet.<br /><br />You make a good point about awareness of vehicle dimensions. Could be, but it became apparent that her awareness of vehicle dimensions was much more effectively shaped every time she hit the curb with the sidewalls of my tires.<br /><br />To your final point - I don't believe that it is possible to pass a road test if you can't execute the "parallel park". Therefore, everyone that is licensed should be able to parallel park. I suggest no correlation.<br /><br />The greatest cause of accidents in driving is simply not focusing on the task at hand - but instead doing something that takes focus away from what is important. <br />Same problem that we see in many organizations today.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />CraigCraig Mostathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345376983248107936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-57225421372070390862009-08-09T20:08:12.346-06:002009-08-09T20:08:12.346-06:00Love the post. Can't wait for the date, where...Love the post. Can't wait for the date, where I warn my neighbours to stay off the sidewalks...<br /><br />Just a thought...maybe the parallel park task is more about driver awareness of the vehicle dimensions then parking itself.<br /><br />The question I'd have is what is the correlation between those who can't parallel park and those who cause accidents. I'm thinking it might be high...<br /><br />Cheers!Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984286366753484596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557550401682774023.post-4146034718451733312009-06-04T11:42:59.001-06:002009-06-04T11:42:59.001-06:00Hi Craig
Looks like you are just getting started ...Hi Craig<br /><br />Looks like you are just getting started with your blog. Congratulations, and welcome to the blogosphere. I'm enjoying reading your entries and will link to you on my site. What is clear is that you are one of those rare leaders who have engaged the courage to hear difficult news as a personal and organizational value. We can't use enough such models. <br /><br />Thanks to sharing your wisdom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com