Archive for February, 2010
I DONT KNOW
February 28th, 2010 | 
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Mike McConnell, former Director of National Intelligence, described the principles of how to arrive at good intelligence 17 years ago while serving under Colin Powell. “I have a rule,” General Powell told him. “As an intelligence officer, your responsibility is to tell me what you know; tell me what you don’t know; then you’re allowed to tell me what you think. But always keep those three things separate. ” This was a profound concept to me. Most of us take what we think and turn it into what we know. When we give out information, it’s important to separate it into what we know, what we don’t know, and what we think. Sometimes it’s hard to say what we don’t know. Our egos don’t like us to be in the dark. It takes a very smart, very responsible person to distinguish between these three areas. We need to know our strengths, weaknesses, and what we think we can do. One reason for botched communication is we don’t separate between these three things. You’ve got to keep them separate from the beginning. Then you’ll be a more valuable leader, follower, and friend. No matter who is working with you, under you, or above you – as long as you have someone who needs to report to you and/or you to them – be sure to share what’s known, what’s unknown, and what’s perceived. It will help alleviate expectations and allow the flow of communication to be clearer. Ideas don’t make us experts. Awareness does. The work may seem difficult, but the point is simple. To say you don’t know isn’t always easy. But it can solve the big problems that happen when people make what they think into what they know. All the best, Yehuda Berg |
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Great News!
My friend Dr Kem Thompson has just released her new book "Inspirational Blueprints for personal Success for Women"
I have been following her work for several years now and we even conducted a webinar together. She is awesome!!!
Here is what she has to tell you:
I may not have met you before, but there's one thing I know for sure about you: you are a woman who's destined to succeed. You have the potential to be who you want to be, do what you want to do and have the things you want to have in this life. This book will show you how to be free to love yourself. In doing so, you will discover how to master yourself, how to take control of your life and direct it such that everyone who crosses your path leaves a better person.
Click here to learn moreAbout the Author
Dr Kem Thompson is a woman whose lifelong passion has been "making women's lives better". Right from when she was very young, she wanted to help people stop suffering and lead happy and fulfilling lives. It was no surprise then that she chose medicine as a career. This gave her ample opportunity to work personally with people in need, and watch them recover under her care. It was in medical school that Dr Thompson learnt to apply the Universal Principles of Success she teaches today. This is a woman who knows first hand what it means to succeed. After a string of mediocre grades in medical school, she stumbled upon the 'secret' to success and excellence in academics. This made a hugh difference in her outlook and performance in academics as well as life from then onwards.
Click here to learn moreWant to get there faster?
My take home message here is that once you know your starting point and you have an idea where you want to end up, then all you need to do is to take the steps (in the moment) in the direction you have chosen. Putting all your focus on the steps and not on the goal itself and voila! you will get there…..guaranteed!!!
The Chinese Bamboo Tree
If you've seen it then watch it again. Repetition is the mother of all skills and the mind is like a parachute. It only works when it is open.