Archive for the ‘personal responsibility’ Category
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Leadership/Ownership/Manager Dilemma
Employees don’t have skin in the game of the business so there is little incentive to change – that includes the c-suite and even CEO’s.
We try to overcome this with incentives, bonuses, etc. with variable success.
There are two ways that people will make changes for the better — and that includes all of us.
1. To avoid feeling the painful consequences of my behaviours.
2. To experience some anticipated future pleasure that overwhelms
my present resistance to move out of my comfort zone.
P.S. One definition of culture is:
“Observable behaviours that you can get away with.”
Eyes wide open. Risk nothing. Get nothing.
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Tags: Accountability, adapt, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, learn, perspective
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Its summer.
I am a heterosex.ual guy who is 67 years old — to set my context.
I walk along the beach. It is hot and sultry.
A thought occurs to me. (more…)
Tags: adapt, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, life, meaning, perspective
Posted in Business Psychology, culture, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, personal responsibility | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
A commitment is generated by anticipation of future security and the delight of not having to chase (a person, a customer).
Commitment is a function of the gap between what I promise and what I am able and/or willing to deliver over time.
Every commitment made involves a risk on the part of both parties. (more…)
Tags: Accountability, adapt, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, perspective, Predictive
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Saturday, June 26th, 2010
Protestors project their own internal violence onto the leaders of G20 leaders.
So what is the difference between the two?
I think Harville Hendrix hit the core when he said: (more…)
Tags: Accountability, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, fear, Sadness
Posted in Accountability, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, personal responsibility | 4 Comments »
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Particularly as it applies to business partnerships and marriage.
Recently two friends of mine got divorced after about 8 months of marriage. Both of these guys are in their 60’s. I also, at 65, ended a business partnership after 4 years of turmoil. You’d think we’d learn!
Reflecting on these events during my 6-day bike trip in Croatia on those 6km long, winding switch-back uphills in 90-degree weather I came up with the following: (more…)
Tags: Accountability, adapt, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, joy, learn, life, meaning, Predictive, reslient, Sadness
Posted in Accountability, Business Psychology, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, growth, joy, personal responsibility, relationships | 5 Comments »
Friday, May 28th, 2010
Two years in a row now, the American viewers of American Idol have picked the
second best entertainer as their American Idol. Now, we must remember that the difference
between the winner and loser in a total of 40 some million votes is about 2% at most.
Why is this? (more…)
Tags: abundance, Accountability, adapt, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, Genius Leadership, leverage, motivation, self-discovery
Posted in Business Psychology, Gen Y, Talent management, culture, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, growth, joy, personal responsibility, relationships | No Comments »
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
The leadership and development shown in American Idol and Dancing With The Stars
is about taking ordinary people and inspiring, leading and encouraging them
to do extra-ordinary things. (more…)
Tags: Accountability, Business., dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, Genius Leadership, leadership development, learn, leverage, motivation, perspective, self-discovery, Talent management
Posted in Accountability, Business Psychology, Mentor, Talent management, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, growth, joy, personal responsibility | 3 Comments »
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
As often happens in my consulting work, the after session, informal chats are the most interesting.
My clients know that before doing corporate psychology I counselled about 1000 couples. This usually leads to a client disclosing that they are having relationship “problems.” Not surprising to me because 95% of couples do have troubling, ongoing “problems.” (more…)
Tags: Accountability, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, perspective, relationships, self-discovery
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Managing People… Its Not About You Its about You & me and… Me & You. Figuring out how to lead effectively starts with building trust.
One of the first steps to building trust is to interact with your “audience” from their context of comfort.
Key points to keep front-and-centre:
Listen for your “audience’s” style — easy to do. (more…)
Tags: Accountability, adapt, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, learn, motivation, perspective, self-discovery
Posted in Accountability, Business Psychology, Employee engagement, Mentor, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, leader, personal responsibility | 1 Comment »
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Use a Showing Leader Style ...
which means Show, Instruct, inform, and Check to move
newbies quickly into being self-reliant achievers.
- Give brief instructions (In chunks of about 2-3 minutes, max,)
- Ask person to summarize their understanding of what needs
to get done, what they need to do next (more…)
Tags: Accountability, Business., dr jim sellner, follower, leader, perspective
Posted in Accountability, Business Psychology, Talent management, dr jim sellner, emotional intelligence, follower, personal responsibility | 2 Comments »
