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MARCH 2, 2017

Either can have a positive effect. "not doing something is a decision and can often have more impact than actually doing something". We make decisions by lack of action. It is interesting that people give things up for lent and not take up doing something new. Give up eating sugar or add lettuce to every meal (yum - goes great on oatmeal).

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MARCH 2, 2017

Either can have a positive effect. "not doing something is a decision and can often have more impact than actually doing something". We make decisions by lack of action. It is interesting that people give things up for lent and not take up doing something new. Give up eating sugar or add lettuce to every meal (yum - goes great on oatmeal).

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

4 of the 8 are positive but 4 can be bad if not used for the right purpose. It’s a design process that optimizes for human motivation in a system, as opposed to pure efficiency." Actionable Gamification speaks of 8 types of gamification ( bolded here ). Not all gamification needs all 8. I am a Fitbit user. Fitbit is a gamified experience.

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

Positive psychology suggest we focus on what is going well compared to much examination which focuses on what is going poorly. Positive psychology suggests we should ask "What makes some people succeed despite unfavorable circumstances". The key is to ask the right questions. Traditional psychology asks "Why do people fail".

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MARCH 6, 2013

Some points: - focus on behaviors - foster the right environment for the positive to happen - persist and repeat. Of course I know change will happen. And I generally like change because it presents opportunity. I believe in being adaptable. It take persistence to bring good change. Structure. 2 - Workplace design.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Business founders and university students, top athletes and couch potatoes, meditation gurus and military leaders all have very different ways of coping with discomfort, but the most successful among them believe that withstanding discomfort is a skill that has helped them in hugely positive ways.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Clearly the questions used varies from interview to interview and is based on the person and position. Have you ever worked in a similar position with another organization, and what did you enjoy most and least about it? - Why do you want to work in the position you are seeking? If not, why? - Why should we hire you?

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JANUARY 1, 2013

It becomes a positive loop. It reinforces positivity. Knowing I am going to "report", I take the time to read a book. One habit that is easy is the habit of being thankful. And I know I lead a charmed life. I have lots to be thankful for. I can write one of two things daily. When I spend time on goals, I take time to think of purpose.

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JANUARY 2, 2011

I am excited to serve in this position," Mr. Nahassbaalapan stated in an exclusive interview. "I I am CEO between positions. Nahassbaalapan will maintain his office in India and will be working primarily at night, due to the time difference between Canada and India. "I email jimestill at gmailWarning.

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APRIL 15, 2013

I have mixed feeling about even blogging and being positive as I usually try to be. Thanks to all who asked about my wife, Elizabeth Waywell who was there. She is fine. She even had a spectacular run at 3:10 to come in 5th in her age group. But the terrorism overshadows all. Normalcy must return. ++ I spoke at a TEDx last week.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We can choose positive change. Confront failure with proactive reinvention. Channel adaptive energy through self awareness. Be centered. Adopt a growth mindset. Wake up smarter every day. Abilities can always improve. Just because we were one way does not mean we cannot be another. Winners are resilient. Prepare yourself. Rethink your vision.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

6 - Power can be diminished (EG when a person leaves a position) 7 - Power is not immoral (although it has the potential to be - especially when the power is absolute) The rest of the book elaborates on these seven points showing us how to enhance them and giving stories of how they have been gained, used or lost. I am CEO between positions.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

The book emphasizes the appropriate use of technology, how to use positive reinforcement, and talks about why incentives should not be based on incident rates but shoud be based on behavior. I am CEO between positions. Safe by Accident is more of a hands on manual with practical ideas on how to really make safety work.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I like true stories. ++ And on the more positive - laundry anyone? This book is truly a page turner. It ranks up there with other recent true books I have read like Unbroken and Escape from Camp 14.

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JUNE 13, 2013

Pushy, hard, yuck, annoying, manipulative, sleazy, tough, challenging, uncomfortable etc 4:1 ratio of negative to positive." Bouyancy is stay positive. He took the top adjectives (since they denote an opinion and most nouns are just synonyms). Hence people do not want to say they are in sales. This view is completely wrong".

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MAY 3, 2011

The positive effects of this dynamo board member were temporary, like a drug that wore off to reveal reality pounding at the door until the dynamo stirred up the troops again and the cycle started over. No one ever attempted to break the cycle or give a sincere try at following through on any one idea.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Not positive I should become a professional photographer. Leeks, squash, basil, tomatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, beans all abound. You know the harvest is plentiful when you think it takes too long to harvest tomatoes. I included the shoe in the photo to give perspective to the squash.

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APRIL 12, 2011

Other chapters include things like "Remain focused on Solutions - Not Barriers", "Create Teachers and Leaders", "Ask Tough Questions (and I would add easy ones also - just asking can promote positive action)", "Coach for Performance" and "Hold standing one on ones" and 44 other topics. It is a great book for any leader.

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AUGUST 11, 2015

I am enjoying my CEO position at Danby. I like being in operator mode. The business is large enough that 1% here or there adds up quickly. And the brand is well known - especially in Canada. Danby has some serious market share in bar fridges , window air conditioners, freezers and microwaves.

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MARCH 10, 2014

She has recently moved to College Station Texas to accept a position at Texas A and M. We succeed when we prepare to succeed. Highly recommended. I visited my university professor daughter, Laura on the weekend. She published a lot. Her article on punctuation was accessible. I loved College Station - neat, clean, safe and very low cost.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

It can be done by having fallback positions. I have learned through some of my failed opportunities to also look at the downside. Try to figure out ways to risk less if there is a downside. This can be done through tax structuring. At the same time, entrepreneurs need to take action. This is the Fail Fast part.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Again -developing relationships is a key part of the position. What measurements are in place and what measures are important. 3 -Meet the key customers. Developing relationships quickly is key. So the sooner you can start - the easier. 4 - Meet key suppliers. 5 -I suggest high presence - so being there counts.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The big thesis is "pay people well and put them in the right positions". I am CEO between positions. Thedford is straightforward about why he wrote the book. To attract staff and to gain business. I liked his refreshing attitude on this. He also thinks he can hire the right people. It is managements job to make them above average.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

One problem I see with news is it is often about the negative so I like books that are about the positive. I read a book by Paul Springer and Mel Carson called Pioneers of Digital - Success Stories from Leaders in Advertising, Marketing, Search and Social Media. Of course I like success stories.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

One of my friends is taking on a new leadership position so my instant thought was what would be the best book for him to read. So when " The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan - How to Take Charge, Build Your team, and Get Immediate Results " came to mind. I have long been an advocate of 90 day plans. Or really 3 month plans.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

They respect positional authority. Exciting times (except for the start of the cold war) Their common characteristics is they are joiners, loyal to institutions and respect hierarchy and rules. Next - the boomers. They saw Vietnam, civil rights, womans lib, assassinations of Kennedy and King, protests. Watergate and Nixons' resignation.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Much of his book is about shifting your attitude to reacting positively to what happens in life. Using that philosophy, he would say the reason I like the achieve is it makes me happy. Or the reason I like to see young entrepreneurs thrive is it makes me happy. Hence the title - Shift.

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APRIL 25, 2012

The title refers to Social as doing good and providing positive change. But I digress. Rippling talks about how ideas and innovations "ripples" through the world as a result of social media. It is not a blook about how to create the next Facebook. Social media gives us power to do social good.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

This has huge impact because the person often hears similar feedback many times (and usually it is highly positive). I would spend time crafting a perfect positioning or vision statement for the company. I then cut and paste that into a review. In some cases, I filter it a bit (usually only the coaching points).

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I often say "I never get sick" which is largely true (although perhaps a bit of an overstatement of positive thinking). I read yesterday that exercise is a good preventative and cure for the common cold.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

By this I mean that I simply want to have the best person for the position, regardless of the race or gender. I do not think it would feel very good for someone to get a position just because of a quota system. (of course not true of gender diversity, since half of the people were women) I like to think of myself as gender/race blind.

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

but when we are in the same position, we, too, often fail. There is always a temptation to think others have failed because they were not smart enough, did not work hard enough, it was the wrong time etc. I have seen this repeatedly in entrepreneurial situations. The Power of Wisdom delves into almost all conceivable failure mechanisms.

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MARCH 24, 2015

9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Mentors displays positive and motivational messages that encourage the growth of the relationship between mentor and protégé. Including a chapter explaining the difference between coaching versus mentoring someone was a nice touch as often times these two terms get muddled in the mentoring role.

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MARCH 24, 2015

9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Mentors displays positive and motivational messages that encourage the growth of the relationship between mentor and protégé. Including a chapter explaining the difference between coaching versus mentoring someone was a nice touch as often times these two terms get muddled in the mentoring role.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

It is a mature person who can sit back and formulate a plan for positively harnessing fear. To harness it requires thought and energy that most people simply do not have since the fear itself saps energy and creativity. For me, the first step would be to manage the stress that fear causes.

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MAY 7, 2011

The introduction starts with the gripping story of Ghandi's life and how he mobilized a nation despite lacking any position, title or money. I read a book by Rajeev Peshawaria called " Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders - The Three Essential Principles You Need to Become an Extraordinary Leader."

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DECEMBER 26, 2010

I am CEO between positions. Things have changed. posted by Jim Estill @ 5:39 PM 0 Comments: Post a Comment Links to this post: " rel="nofollow"> posted by @ Create a Link << Home Time Leadership is my philosophies on Leadership and Time Management. I call it CEO Blog - Time Leadership because of my keen interest in time.

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