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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

My tips for integration: 1 - Have a rolling 90 day plan. Good planning leads to good execution. Plan on working longer days than usual for a few weeks. 7 - Have a communication plan. I thought it would make a good blog entry. The first 30 days should be "listen and learn". 2 - Lock down all spending.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

They made the point that just do it is not always best - just plan it is better and often more productive. I plan it - then I do it. School and a degree are only the start. Be a life long learner. I loved the time management ideas covered in the first chapter. An interesting study was cited. Again, this is a habit that works for me.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Habits work best with just a bit of planning. Plan before your commute and the habits will easily slip into place. I make this with simple herbs from the garden - cut up and pour boiling water on them. Right now I am enjoying basil and chives mostly but I also enjoy a bay leaf, rosemary and just about any other herb.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

It seems presumptuous for me to post "advice" but a friend is likely taking on a new CEO role and I have been thinking about the best 90 day plan. The first 30 days of a 90 day plan in a new leadership role seems obvious to me. My second 30 day plan was the 5 Whys. They are "Listen and Learn".

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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. There is a good chapter on low productivity and what to do about it (perhaps a trick like planning ahead might work). Today will be a great day. Ran 5 miles. Read a book.

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MAY 9, 2011

I am a big advocate of having a plan. I like 90 day plans but what is presented as the first 30 days is good. True wisdom is recognizing the value and need for all. And a great team combines the right mix of all. There is a good chapter near the end on "the first 30 days as a manager". This is a great book for first time managers.

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MAY 3, 2011

Instead, board members would scrap what little planning or related tasks they'd completed since the last meeting and start from scratch all over again. Be aware of how your planned degree of change will impact perception of you and your brand. All of the above is not to say change, freshness, and brainstorming is bad.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Did not completely agree with the title of "forget business plans". Personally I feel a business plan is critical for setting direction and directing actions. And an interesting article that older entrepreneurs have more success. Perhaps there is still hope for me.

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JULY 10, 2012

At best they can plan a bit for it. I am not sure - perhaps plan life with a few more "spaces" so there is more time? Now I am back in the business race. Most white collar workers - especially entrepreneurs can not really take a holiday. The emails, calls and volume does not stop just because they go away. So what is the lesson?

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MAY 9, 2016

Murphy supplies an appendix to help leaders build their own 90 day plan (I love 90 day plans). If anything does not work out or is not working, I know we just need to make a few changes. What I am not sure of is - can people become optimistic? Murphy agrees that companies that "serve" the world thrive.

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MAY 31, 2017

When I have a challenge, I devise a deliberate study plan. You can learn some English in ESL school but those that thrive and do well implement a deliberate learning plan that includes not just sitting through class but learning. I pride myself in being a constant learner and want that to be part of the Danby Appliance culture.

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MAY 31, 2017

When I have a challenge, I devise a deliberate study plan. You can learn some English in ESL school but those that thrive and do well implement a deliberate learning plan that includes not just sitting through class but learning. I pride myself in being a constant learner and want that to be part of the Danby Appliance culture.

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MARCH 25, 2013

It is like a cocktail party - not structured, not perfect, not totally planned etc. He made the point that the most important things companies can do is to have empathy - say "I am sorry" and "Thank you". And he ended with a great analogy about social media. If you ever have an opportunity to hear Kerpin, I recommend him.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The former (tea) is just poor execution and the latter (no plug) is poor planning. It takes great planning and great execution to succeed in business. ++ I read a short book - " It's Not About You - A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business " by Bob Burg and David Mann. There was no regular tea in the room.

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MARCH 22, 2013

Things like having a plan and being an optimist help. Intuitively, I know inspired people produce. Kingsley has chapters on 10 leadership concepts that create the inspiration: 1 - What do leaders do - inspire. 2 - What Inspires - Passion (and this is contagious) 3 - Purpose. I think this is important for people and companies. 4 - Loyalty.

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

Each broken down with an action plan. .” ― Steve Maraboli It is getting time to work on my goals. I do not call them resolutions. And I do them about 3-4 times per year. I like to work on 3-5 goals at a time. One rule I have is - it cannot be on my list unless I am prepared to spend an hour per week on it.

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

Each broken down with an action plan. .” ― Steve Maraboli It is getting time to work on my goals. I do not call them resolutions. And I do them about 3-4 times per year. I like to work on 3-5 goals at a time. One rule I have is - it cannot be on my list unless I am prepared to spend an hour per week on it.

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MAY 12, 2011

The problem with exits is the time is always urgent, not well planned ahead etc so what works best is to actually have a fairly clear schedule. High focus on good executions of plans and strategies. A lot of the Angel/Venture Capital stuff I do involves exits (selling businesses). I am on a pace of almost one per month. 3 - Hiring.

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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.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I plan by the decade but break it down to the day. And the quantity is not right so there is waste. 3 - I know what I grow is organic. + We tend to overestimate what we can do in a day and under estimate what we can do in a decade. I study success and know those who get furthest in life are long term.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I plan by the decade but break it down to the day. And the quantity is not right so there is waste. 3 - I know what I grow is organic. + We tend to overestimate what we can do in a day and under estimate what we can do in a decade. I study success and know those who get furthest in life are long term.

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JANUARY 22, 2017

The big rocks for me would be strategy and planning and to some extent some of the marketing initiatives. Some videos that best explain the concept here and here. The little things for me are mostly email and calls. But bigger time costs are meetings. Because of Brother's Weekend, I am late getting through my emails.

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JANUARY 22, 2017

The big rocks for me would be strategy and planning and to some extent some of the marketing initiatives. Some videos that best explain the concept here and here. The little things for me are mostly email and calls. But bigger time costs are meetings. Because of Brother's Weekend, I am late getting through my emails.

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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 been persistent in following my plans through to completion? I love Napoleon Hill’s classic book “ Think and Grow Rich.”

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NOVEMBER 5, 2017

My latest grand daughter is planning on writing a review on it. I keep the "made my day" ones. Sort of an extension of being grateful. ++ I sent a book to my daughter in the US to save cross border shipping. Having too much fun: ++ A moving video:

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

A small amount of investment and planning can make a huge difference. Sounds simple but it takes planning. I now know that we need some optimum number of good sleep hours and I now even include that on my goal list. 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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NOVEMBER 29, 2015

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. Each team is lead by a director and an assistant director.

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JULY 2, 2017

I like the high school volunteer hour plan. People like to give but not when forced to. I view tax as the ultimate charity but admit that even I feel resentful at being forced to pay when I feel it is inequitable. and I don't.

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JULY 2, 2017

I like the high school volunteer hour plan. People like to give but not when forced to. I view tax as the ultimate charity but admit that even I feel resentful at being forced to pay when I feel it is inequitable. and I don't.

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AUGUST 27, 2011

Hurricane Irene is changing my plans. I tend to book myself fairly tightly so when something like this happens, I end up with "found" time. I love this extra time regardless of how I choose to spend it.

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JANUARY 1, 2012

I like developing the action plans. Like the beauty of my son (uncle Dave) with my grandson Josh. And the beauty of Canadian snow. I like New Years. I always spend time thinking about my goals. I like the process of setting goals. I like devising my success habits that will help me. I am also thinking of un-success habits.

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JANUARY 2, 2015

Then it moves to "Vision, Strategy and Alignment" which I thought might be a bit theoretical but it jumps right into the progression from plans to accomplishments. It said "Set an Example for Others". Throughout the book are examples to drive home the points. The example given for this one was Mollie Katzen who was starting a new venture.

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JUNE 18, 2017

Some tricks: 1 - Most important is planning. With Fitbit, people can see how many steps I do and I can see how many they do (if we are connected). Part of that motivates me that I want to inspire people. I review each day to figure out when I am likely to get those steps in. 2 - I love walking meetings.

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JUNE 18, 2017

Some tricks: 1 - Most important is planning. With Fitbit, people can see how many steps I do and I can see how many they do (if we are connected). Part of that motivates me that I want to inspire people. I review each day to figure out when I am likely to get those steps in. 2 - I love walking meetings.

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JUNE 2, 2014

The book reminded me that business plans are good but often just listening to customers also works. I am doubly inspired that Susan built her business in a time when few other women were doing this. I like stories of success against odds. I know Susan and have toured her company and heard her speak.

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AUGUST 11, 2015

o Leads to a new customer-perceived brand value equation: Trustworthy Brand Value · Three-Box Model – requires global and regional teams to collaborate o Box 1: Create the brand vision o Box 2: Define the global brand plan to win o Box 3: Bring the brand to life Good stimulating book. I continue to enjoy doing some SEO work with DDE media.

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JUNE 18, 2015

My first 90 day plan is listen and learn as well as cement customer relations. Danby is small enough that I feel I can make a difference and large enough that a small difference can be meaningful. I like businesses that sell hundreds of millions. Will be a fun and challenging gig.

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