Lessons from Phil Ford’s Dad

An excerpt from interview with Phil Ford – on lessons he had learned from his Dad – lessons that had helped in his career.

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Lessons from John Wooden’s Dad

We have celebrated the wisdom of Coach John Wooden all week. Fabulous morale and productivity building tips for results oriented managers. These we saved for Father’s Day Week – his Seven Point Creed and his Two Sets of Threes.

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Lesson from Richard Petty’s Dad

Ever get started on a goal – feeling all charged up? And then have all sorts of second thoughts? Maybe even put the project on hold? Here’s a lesson Richard Petty learned from his Dad. It helped him – and hopefully you – keep his foot off the brake.

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Lesson from a Dad on Being Stuck

When stuck on the other side of something we set out to achieve, some of us stay paralyzed by fear or indecision. While it’s wise to pause and analyze, if we do it too long, productivity suffers. Morale too. Here is a powerful message to results oriented managers. From a Dad in a Chevrolet.

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Lesson from Dad on Taking Responsibility

I often hear managers complain, “Why won’t they take responsibility?! Here’s a poem my Dad shared with me. It’s an unbelievable reminder of how ridiculous we managers can be sometimes.

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Brainteaser #33 – for Father’s Day

Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.

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