I love it when a subscriber sends me something – an article, a quote, a comment, a question, a suggestion, a candy bar :). I love the thought behind it and the resulting connection. And it gives me an idea of what would be helpful to others.
Just last week, a long time Business Class subscriber sent me an article entitled: 10 Essential points about the Boston Marathon bombers, Islam, and America.
While reading it, this quote came to mind. You may recognize it, since it’s been featured here before. Now seems like a good time to share it again.
Yet – we know it IS true, don’t we, that people are lazy, managers are mean, meetings are boring, mistakes are bad, budgets are restrictive and that department down the hall is definitely incompetent.
Such generalizations often guide decisions and actions – and may cause us to blame the wrong person, department, system or situation for whatever has gone wrong. Or cause us to overlook information, opportunities, projects, people and connections that are rich with possibility.
They may also cause team members to head in opposite directions. Or to simply be at odds. Which is usually bad news for morale and productivity.
Read this little “poem” at your next staff meeting and post it on the wall as a reminder:
- that things aren’t always one way or the other – or “black and white”
- that the “in between” or “gray” areas are rich with possibility
- that our views aren’t necessarily “right”
- to consider other views
- to discuss them with others
Use this quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks.
1. Click on the image above. Don’t see an image above? Use this link.
2. Right click on the image that appears.
3. On the pull down menu that appears, click on “set as background”. Voila!
There’s still plenty of room on the left side of the screen for all your shortcut icons.
Note: If you don’t like your new wallpaper, don’t want to replace it, follow these steps. Go to your control panel. Select “Display”. Select “Desktop”. And then choose from the designs offered.”
Or print the PDF version below. Just click on the printer icon in lower right corner of the image.
Problem with link? Try this.
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One last note: In addition to bite-size bits for daily learning and reinforcement, we also offer on-site workshops and individual coaching, all tailored to the needs of the individual or organization. Contact Jan to discuss your needs: Jan@BusinessClassInc.com
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