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DECEMBER 17, 2011

Part of what added to my productivity this morning was planning ahead (said redundantly for emphasis). I planned last night what I was going to do today. For me, purpose comes before goals. There is a good chapter on low productivity and what to do about it (perhaps a trick like planning ahead might work). Ran 5 miles.

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MARCH 24, 2015

The use of the terminology ‘stretch goals’ clearly defines the role that a mentor plays in helping the protégé identify the process in hopes to accomplish their goals given that stretch goals are not reached immediately, but framed from a longer-term perspective.

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MARCH 24, 2015

The use of the terminology ‘stretch goals’ clearly defines the role that a mentor plays in helping the protégé identify the process in hopes to accomplish their goals given that stretch goals are not reached immediately, but framed from a longer-term perspective.

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MARCH 22, 2013

So one goal should be to develop systems and process to increase that number. Things like having a plan and being an optimist help. I had an interesting conversation today about the Dunbar number. This is the maximum number of people that you can have ongoing social interaction with. Intuitively, I know inspired people produce.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I welcome feedback with other questions: Problem Solving and Ability to Deal with Adversity - What are your personal goals, and have you achieved them? Career Goals and Objectives - What are you career interests? What are your standards of success/goals for a job? What are your goals and aspirations for the next three years?

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JULY 7, 2015

The goal being to avoid having to do exit interviews in the first place! The stay interview can be effective if the process is followed correctly – right questions, probing, developing effective stay plans.

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JUNE 18, 2017

Some tricks: 1 - Most important is planning. Setting intra day goals - EG - 5,000 steps before lunch. ++ Better yet - just act like a child - allow them to be their natural selves and they will exercise. With Fitbit, people can see how many steps I do and I can see how many they do (if we are connected). 2 - I love walking meetings.

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JUNE 18, 2017

Some tricks: 1 - Most important is planning. Setting intra day goals - EG - 5,000 steps before lunch. ++ Better yet - just act like a child - allow them to be their natural selves and they will exercise. With Fitbit, people can see how many steps I do and I can see how many they do (if we are connected). 2 - I love walking meetings.

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JUNE 18, 2015

Danby’s goal of being the largest compact and specialty appliance company in North America is already being realized. My first 90 day plan is listen and learn as well as cement customer relations. Our strong leadership, creativity and innovation provide us with the tools to ensure future growth for many years to come.

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OCTOBER 23, 2010

The book suggests using the GROW method to solve problems: Goal Reality Options Whats Next At the end of each chapter was a list of 10 tips. There is a good appendix on creating your ESP - Executive Success Plan. EG 10 tips for Picking Up Defining What to Do and Letting Go of Telling How to Do It.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

I now know that we need some optimum number of good sleep hours and I now even include that on my goal list. A small amount of investment and planning can make a huge difference. Sounds simple but it takes planning. Top 8 Ways to Get Good Sleep 1 - Have a good place to sleep. Cool enough, dark enough, with a good mattress etc.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

I, of course, love any time for setting goals so still intend to set them. Partly this is in setting realistic goals. The valid point 1% makes is failing at resolutions can start a downward spiral and a loss of self esteem. And willpower is limited. This is a point Chip and Dan Heath make in their book Switch. 1% is realistic.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

(Golden Seeds invests only in female entrepreneurs) The book starts discussing The Plan for Progress, which was the plan introduced in the 60s. This shows how companies that adopted a Plan for Progress ended up with more diversity in their companies. Copyright © 2012 Susan E. Published by AMACOM. Used with permission.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

I smiled when I heard that he said "it was one of my lifetime goals". It is a mature person who can sit back and formulate a plan for positively harnessing fear. I was inspired by Fauja Singh who finished the marathon is 8 hours. He is 100. I best get training now if I am going to beat that. Occupy Wall Street is on my mind.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

There is always a balance between thinking(planning) and doing. One of the major principles highlighted is that successful individuals perform planning regularly in an organized fashion. Have I personally attained the goal I established as my own objective for the year? In practice, I think doing helps.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2015

As with any project - start with the goal. "To We are aware that volunteers can be keen to start but enthusiasm can fade so we need our backup plans. Each family needs a financial plan. The plan is to have refugees stay for a few days or up to two weeks at local hotels and retreat centers.

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