This presidential election season, I have decided to sit on the sidelines. Here's why. There is way too much negative campaigning. Not only that, political discussions have become way too confrontational. That is not for me.
Secondly, a person may say that they are not necessarily endorsing a candidate or party, but it seems to me that anything that you say about any national issues at least seems like a commitment to one candidate or the other. That doesn't seem right either. Aren't there any gray areas anymore? Do we have to be either Fox or MSNBC? Isn't there a network that considers all sides to every story?
Do you think that we will ever get to the point of having discussions that are about what is best for everyone? If I vote for one party or the other, do I have to support everything they stand for?
Wow, those are some difficult questions. Sorry guys but for once, my place on the bench seems real comfortable.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Surround yourself with positivity ...
... and one of the best ways to do that is to be positive yourself. Positivity and good attitudes have a way of attracting more of the same. On the other hand, negativity by others drags you down as your negativity drags others down.
If there is someone who drains you because of their constant negativity, I suggest that you find ways to spend less direct time with that person. On the other hand, if you find that some people really lift you up, spend more time with them. In fact, find out what it is about them you like and copy that.
I think that we have a bigger influence on each other than we realize.
If there is someone who drains you because of their constant negativity, I suggest that you find ways to spend less direct time with that person. On the other hand, if you find that some people really lift you up, spend more time with them. In fact, find out what it is about them you like and copy that.
I think that we have a bigger influence on each other than we realize.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
The Platinum Rule
Most people know the Golden Rule. It is a great guideline in doing the right thing. Treat others as you would have others treat you. This is a rule that implies respect, patience, kindness, consideration, and more. I am all for it.
In my listening in the car education, I picked up a CD by Dr. Tony Allesandro, who gave a presentation in my very own Cleveland a few years back at a self-improvement series titled Peak Performers. The title of his presentation is The Platinum Rule and I invite you to access Dr. Tony Allesandro's website for more information. The basis of the Platinum Rule is to Treat others as they want to be treated.
The advice in the particular setting where he presented it was mainly focused on increasing your sales skills. I feel that his Platinum Rule applies to relationships as well. If you kow and understand that all people are different, you also know that they respond differently to your approach to them.
Knowing this, why not treat people the way that they want to be treated? If you know what pleases another person, why not deliver it when it is possible, makes sense, and is the right thing to do?
Check out Dr. Allesandro's material for more information.
In my listening in the car education, I picked up a CD by Dr. Tony Allesandro, who gave a presentation in my very own Cleveland a few years back at a self-improvement series titled Peak Performers. The title of his presentation is The Platinum Rule and I invite you to access Dr. Tony Allesandro's website for more information. The basis of the Platinum Rule is to Treat others as they want to be treated.
The advice in the particular setting where he presented it was mainly focused on increasing your sales skills. I feel that his Platinum Rule applies to relationships as well. If you kow and understand that all people are different, you also know that they respond differently to your approach to them.
Knowing this, why not treat people the way that they want to be treated? If you know what pleases another person, why not deliver it when it is possible, makes sense, and is the right thing to do?
Check out Dr. Allesandro's material for more information.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Invest in People
What does that mean, Invest in People? Well, it means a lot of things. When you think of investing, you generally think of placing money into something. Well, this is true for people too. We can certainly invest in our family members, we can help those in need, and we can certainly help public causes like taxes for education. Those things are all a part of investing in people.
Equally important or maybe more so is the investment of time. Giving your time to those who need it is a huge investment in people. This is especially true when you feel that you have the need to do something else with your time. Maybe you have another agenda. Not only does that investment of time help the other person, it helps you.
There is more though. Investing your confidence in others iis priceless. Being able to offer encourgement to others is an investment in people. Building up rather than tearing down, offering support rather than envy and confrontation are forms of investing.
Investing in people could very well be your best investment.
Equally important or maybe more so is the investment of time. Giving your time to those who need it is a huge investment in people. This is especially true when you feel that you have the need to do something else with your time. Maybe you have another agenda. Not only does that investment of time help the other person, it helps you.
There is more though. Investing your confidence in others iis priceless. Being able to offer encourgement to others is an investment in people. Building up rather than tearing down, offering support rather than envy and confrontation are forms of investing.
Investing in people could very well be your best investment.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Knock Your Socks Off
I have written about this book before, called Knock Your Socks Off Service. I have revisited it several times and each time I learn more. Being in a service mode with customers is common sense but this book makes many points about how to best carry that out.
Being in service mode all the time is really difficult and is probably only possible if you incorporate that into your way of living. If you make it a regular practice of making service to others a way of life, then Knock Your Socks Performance not only becomes possible but it comes naturally.
This is not to say that the content of this book is not important, it is very important. Day-to-day practices of providing excellent service to others requires attention to details of personality, use of words in conversation, readiness to serve, and a variety of other characteristics and practices.
Incorporating service, Knock Your Socks Off Service, into your standards of living can lead to using this approach toward everyone and every situation. This will not only benefit everyone you contact but you as well.
Being in service mode all the time is really difficult and is probably only possible if you incorporate that into your way of living. If you make it a regular practice of making service to others a way of life, then Knock Your Socks Performance not only becomes possible but it comes naturally.
This is not to say that the content of this book is not important, it is very important. Day-to-day practices of providing excellent service to others requires attention to details of personality, use of words in conversation, readiness to serve, and a variety of other characteristics and practices.
Incorporating service, Knock Your Socks Off Service, into your standards of living can lead to using this approach toward everyone and every situation. This will not only benefit everyone you contact but you as well.
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