I’m reading Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust by Brogan and Smith. Good book. One of the usable ideas I’ve gleaned so far is this:
(C x R x I)/S = Trust
Here are the ways I plan to grow in 2010:
> Read five books & attend one conference about international community development
> Join a board or get involved with a local community organization that serves the HIV/AIDS Community
> Do a study of the Biblical perspective on community development and enabling people to escape poverty
> Continue to build my mentoring group(s)
> Get to know every person who works in my building
> Establish more consistency with our family discussions
> Eat lower sugar, dairy, meat, and avoid caffeine
“You need democracy in decision making and dictatorship in implementation.” — Ichak Adizes
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert Einstien
When approaching a problem go with a totally empty head. Do not assume anything. Let the problem “talk to you”. The problem, if you approach it totally unbiased, will actually present itself to you. It becomes clear by itself. Just be OPEN MINDED.
I can identify with this article. Although I’m on E on the Myer’s-Briggs, I feel like I’m really more of an introverted person. This article has good observations about how introverts lead in an organizational setting.
This is a good thought from Seth Godin: “Other people, some just as successful, take a hard look at the boundaries and create something that plays within, that follows the rules, but that is likely to win because of this.”
I’m showing a few folks the keys to managing the inflow of information (email, decisions to be made, communication, etc) and found this PDF summary of the Getting Things Done approach to help. Nice one-pager.
Choose what to work on, ignore the rest -
Great blog post on how feasible it is to spend time focused on what matters so that you control life, not the opposite.
I’m reading The Power of Full Engagement right now - it’s good. It delves into the idea that energy should be managed as a renewable resource. I’ve made some great strides the past 2-3 years to get into better shape, but as a result of what I’m reading here I’m going to take these additional steps:
I’ll let you know how it helps me!
Seven Fundamentals of Leadership -
The further down the road of leadership I go, the more I believe that leading successfully is about applying the wisdom of experience to a small set of basic habits and principles of leadership. This article explains some of those basic ideas very well - excellent article.
“There’s nothing better than being wise, knowing how to interpret the meaning of life. Wisdom puts light in the eyes, and gives gentleness to words and manners.” — Ecclesiastes 8:1
“Dump all your previously-assumed projects & actions. Create a fresh list. What’s now current & real?” — Good advice headed into Monday from @gtdguy
“I believe you can measure your life by the people who measure their life by yours.” — Carter in The Bucket List
“I am so impressed with the potential you see in me.” — Michael Scott to his boss