Careless whisperer

There is nothing more detrimental to an organization, than a whisperer.

Characteristics of a whisperer:

• Conducts discussions with select team members after group meetings
• Speaks general ideas without valid cases i.e. “This product doesn’t work. What doesn’t work? Everything.”
• Disagrees with team members (people) instead of ideas.
• Dislikes the CC: function, “Let’s keep this between you and me”.
  

If you spot one, find a remedy – quickly.

Willam Penn's Riot

"Passion is the mob of the man, that commits a riot upon his reason." - William Penn

Delegate Authority

If you're in management, think about the following statements on delegating.

"Many leaders delegate responsibilities, where I try to delegate authority. When someone delegates responsibilities, they attract followers. When someone delegates authority, they attract (and build) great leaders." - Craig Groeschel, LifeChurch.tv

Systems and Behaviors

I'll be sharing my most favorite quotes these next few weeks.

Whether inherited, stuck in, or about to start something - you're in a system. What you do with your system sets the trajectory on how your organization will accomplish what it has set out to do.

Here's one from Andy Stanley @ North Point Community.

"Talks don’t create behaviors. Preaching does not create behaviors. Cool environments don’t create behaviors. Systems create behaviors. "- Andy Stanley

When I was your age

"Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment."
- Rita Mae Brown

Say yes to no

Saying “no” makes all the difference.

Here’s what helps me:

1. Define a goal
2. Make a list of tasks
3. Ask, “Does this task (activity, event, enhancement, feature in your product, bullet point in your presentation/talk) help achieve my goal(s)”.
4. If the answer is no, do away with it.
5. Learn to say no.

Refuse to say maybe. Move away from tricky responses. If it’s not in the product release, say no, but state when it will be. Be honest during interviews. Say no to things that you can't do, but express your willingness to learn. Say no to missing dinners with your family.

Credibility will always be valuable. Say yes to no.

Peter Drucker

Think about these and let me know what it does for you, your organization, maybe even your community.

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

"Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things. "

"People in any organization are always attached to the obsolete - the things that should have worked but did not, the things that once were productive and no longer are."

Challenges, Change, and Spicy Tuna Rolls

Chicken with broccoli is always a good choice.

Sushi is even better. Take a spicy tuna roll from me and we’re going to have problems. I’ve never been a fan of sushi, but hey - things change.

Lately, I’ve become a huge fan of Indian food. Peanut chutney is a new favorite.

Check out this video and see how it could change your perceptions especially in these tough times.

NJ Local Services, NJ News and events, Yooyak

A few years ago, I decided to get some house work done. The project was an Add-A-Level. After several bad quotes, it was time to end my search for contractors. How frustrating! Fortunately, word of mouth referrals saved the day. Months later, I walked into a renovated home. Thanks to word of mouth.

In this economic climate, we need to work together. Your local merchants matter. So do your schools, your neighbors. I built Yooyak as a the tool to help find, recommend, and support local services. Yooyak even teamed up with Careerbuilder which helps find local nj jobs.

Read through neighbor reviews. Promote events. Support your local community.

Talk about your favorite mom and pop shops. Tell people about that amazing Italian restaurant right in the middle of town. We're all ears.

It’s your turn to talk - Yooyak.