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Jun '23 in
Application of The Good Book
Just wondering if we could learn from each other in our attempts to take the concepts in the book and apply them at work?
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Seems this could be a great thread to focus on practical experiences specific to the book.
Jun '23 in
Here's an observation...
We all know that the root of the word 'security' is Se (without) and Curus (care) in Latin. It literally translates as 'being without care'. Another word we can use for this is COMFORT. Now, how much of what you have been taught or done is focused on making people comfortable? None. Our messaging is all fear-based ('impact drives the conversation' and all that nonsense). Do people make better decisions when they are uncomfortable, do you think? How about learning a different approach?
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@Dan Fellows they already have enough to “fear” so I wonder if it is better to understand THEIR fears, and not project OUR fears. Thoughts?
Jun '23 in
Your biggest career concerns
Which of the following is the biggest concern for you in your career?
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@Joshua Seguine it’s a frickin racket! I just chose the creative route… like, often it’s, “what is *insert training company” doing, and then, where can I find the same information without the wasted funds. so far I’ve subscribed to one training provider annually, but mainly due to the broad range of webinars, labs, and so forth. So that’s been the value for me, and now subscribing to content from @Rich Diston Monthly. I’m relatively picky, and between these two, I’d say I’m pretty set for the time being. :)
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@Rich Diston if we don’t reserve the right to grow and get “smarter” what’s the point?
Jun '23 in
20 Rules for existing in corporate life
When I left academia and returned to the suit & tie brigade, I collated rules that I thought I could refer to in times of stress. A lot of them are common sense, a few of them are recycled from throwaway quips, and one or two are things to live by. I regulary trot these out to juniors in my team as a demonstration of how to become cynical and make it through the day when the C-s upstairs mess up the day 1. Be patient 2. Always work as a team. 3. If you dont get what you want, take it! figuratively (first) 4. When dealing with management, don't give them problems, give them solutions 5. It is better to seek forgiveness than ask permission 6. Anything that can be measured, can be delivered. 7. Dont stress! It's not like anyone died 8. The number of breaths in, must equal the number of breaths out - and increase the length of them breaths! 9. Trust no one, everybody lies - double check 10. Always carry a knife 11. If something looks too good to be true, it usually is. 12. When you are finished, walk away 13. Bend the line, dont break it 14. Your manager is not always the smartest person in the room 15. Never mess with my coffee if you expect me to help you 16. Find the biggest kid in the playground and either make friends with them or beat the shit out of them - figuratively (first) 17. Life is too short 18. Nothing gets fixed until it is truly broken 19. Sympathy sits inbetween shit and syphillis in the dictionary 20. Never let a good disaster go to waste
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@Duncan Proffitt oh yes. Half the battle has been becoming self aware, which is also why many of us are here in one respect in addition to others. Talking to enough people who have been gracious to give me direct and candid feedback has been a game changer for me. The issue is when folks are being “nice” (at least in the U.S.) and won’t just come right out and tell me what the issue was or if I offended or otherwise. Like, if they don’t tell me what the “script” is, how else can I improve?
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@Duncan Proffitt this is amazing and encouraging to hear. “People Managing” in the truest sense of the word, is a skillset and talent unto itself, and seems highly underrated, and yet could add so much value. Seems they now understand and you’ve played a role in training up the next generation, who will hopefully seek to do the same when they are in your position. Fantastic! Reminds of the dark years when I was in accounting and those folks think in such a linear way and the partners were even worse. Completely lacked any critical thought in recruiting as they only wanted clones and folks who were “exemplary followers.”
Jun '23 in
Let's try a poll
Which of the following choices best reflect your feelings about The Problem of Security? No snark on this one...it's not The Bitter Pill, after all. 🤣
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@Dominic Chandler some may argue otherwise, but this is where we should consider intelligence (as defined by how ones brain is wired to function), as a factor. most do not possess an inherent wiring to change things, as they quite literally can’t see anything that’s wrong. It’s “worked” for them, it’s the system, it’s what they know. They don’t actually have a capacity to think differently. But this is one of those things no one will ever seek out in an interview either, as divergence from the accepted norm isn’t usually ever encouraged.
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