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JANUARY 23, 2016

Emails, cell phones, social media all contribute to "short" interactions and many of them. Working out detailed terms sheets for a supplier. Technology has been a huge contributor. This is not all good. Much of the greatest value I can deliver comes from doing high focus activities. Writing a thoughtful marketing plan.

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OCTOBER 30, 2011

It was snowing late last night when I was on a short run. Also key for any organization to have long term staying ability. Beautiful day here. And some of it stayed. Snow in New England and area made the news primarily because 2.3 million people are without power. I was a bit surprised by the snow. It is still quite warm.

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APRIL 26, 2011

On my flight yesterday I read a short book (and a longer one but that review can come later). I started a painting business when I was 14 because I could not find a summer job that would take me on my terms. I have become a bit twitterlike and prefer the short trend. A Friendly Life if an autobiography of S.

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MARCH 29, 2012

Never lose sight of the ultimate goal, and focus energy on short-term objectives. This book delves into the why. How did Shackleton do it? From this, they derive the following 10 leadership lessons. Set a personal example with visible, memorable symbols and behaviors. Instill optimism and self-confidence, but stay grounded in reality.

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JULY 15, 2011

And what weight lifting I do at least for the short term will be light. I have always short cutted on ab workouts. I had minor surgery on my knee Wednesday and now have to keep my leg straight to let the stitches heal. So - no running or gardening for a few weeks. Cannot even do pushups.

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APRIL 26, 2015

Lambert took the term from Ivan Illich who coined it in his 1981 book. I have a short walk to work now but even so try to add value to the time by listening to the WSJ podcast. None of it was strategic (yet). I will get to strategic work tonight. So I "get" that there are lots of unpaid things that need doing.

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APRIL 26, 2015

Lambert took the term from Ivan Illich who coined it in his 1981 book. I have a short walk to work now but even so try to add value to the time by listening to the WSJ podcast. None of it was strategic (yet). I will get to strategic work tonight. So I "get" that there are lots of unpaid things that need doing.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2015

And this team looks at job satisfaction to ensure long term successful employment. This team figures out and orchestrates everything from the very short term where do people stay for the first week to where do they settle long term. This allows longer term housing to be solved. 6 - Director of Jobs.

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MARCH 4, 2011

They can tire of the "maintenance" required to keep customers long term. Gatherers like to have a long term relationships with customers. I read a short self help book by Takumi Yamazaki called " Shift - 33 Exercises to Make You Who You Want to be ". They like cold calling. They are excited by the first wins.

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MARCH 6, 2011

Part of it is short term pain for long term gain (see number 5 in my 11 Tricks for Self Discipline ). For example, reading instead of watching TV involves a bit more work so hence - discomfort. I am not a believer in discomfort for puritan reasons, but when it is connected to success, I am.

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MAY 7, 2011

Nerves are the culture - leadership quality, short/long term focus, learning and renewal. Bones are the execution - actually getting it done. This is about process, structure, quality of talent, resource allocation etc. He talks about these 3 key parts and how to strengthen each.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The leaders particularly need to have great presence in the short term. And try hard to avoid the "familiarity" trap of thinking the person you or your team know best is the best person. 4 - Cancel your holidays, trips, outside meetings etc. Intense time is needed to not only learn but to get known by staff.

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JANUARY 22, 2011

Pointing out how short sighted companies can be to not give staff power to solve problems quickly. It talks in terms of HEROs - Highly Empowered and Resourceful Operators and makes the case that businesses need HEROs now more than ever in order to thrive. (awesome title that is inspirational on its own). 6 - Be lucky.

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