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Gary Patton

To-Do Lists Don't Work : Harvard Business Review - 0 views

  • To-Do Lists Don't Work
    • Gary Patton
       
      In this article, Daniel Markovitz warns everyone that the typically-recommended "To-Do Lists" not only "don't work" but are dangerous. Twenty years ago, I was warning people about this in my time and stress management programs. But, the author makes some excellent points around the subject. If you''d like to know more, please contact me. gfp (2012-02-28)
  • Stop making to-do lists. They're simply setting you up for failure and frustration. Consider the to-do lists you're currently managing: how many items have been languishing
  • ive fundamental problems with to-do lists
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  • The paradox of choice
  • Heterogeneous complexity
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    In this article, Daniel Markovitz warns everyone that To-Do Lists not only "don't work" but are dangerous. Twenty years ago, I was warning people about this in my time and stress management programs. But, the author makes some excellent points around the subject. If you''d like to know more, please contact me. gfp (2012-02-28)
Justin Pierce

The Most Excellent Bookkeeping Services - 1 views

started by Justin Pierce on 14 Feb 13 no follow-up yet
Gary Patton

Twitter Best Practices: How to Use Twitter Effectively | GROWMAP.COM - 0 views

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    Gail Gardner is a relationship marketing professional & provides excellent advice to new & old Twitters in her post below. It will be helpful whether you use Twitter to update friends or market a product. gfp(2011-11-15)
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    Discover from a social media and computer expert how to use Twitter to build your "bricks and mortar", On-Line or "Home-Based Business". GaryFPatton
Gary Patton

The Art of Asking Questions - Ron Ashkenas - Harvard Business Review - 0 views

  • But asking questions effectively is a major underlying part of a manager's job
    • Gary Patton
       
      I'd argue effective questioning is everyone's job and a major life ...not just business... skill! It "blows my mind" that theis powerful relationship communication skill is not taught at school. But then, some argue, that John Dewey, one of the Founders of the Humanist Society and principal author of the "Humanist Manifesto"
  • three areas where improved "questioning" can strengthen managerial effectiveness
  • Good managers therefore are always asking themselves and others about what they could do better or differently.
    • Gary Patton
       
      Both getting and giving good feedback is another major life-skill challenge for many of us. Ask me for my S-M-A-R-TBriefing™ on each of these life-skills because ... "All feedback you get or, better, can encourage, is helpful and able to assist you irrespective of it being complimentary, contrarian or contentious!"~ gfp '42™
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  • Many managers don't know how to probe the thought process of their subordinates, colleagues, and bosses — and instead make assumptions about the basis of their actions. And when those assumptions are wrong, all sorts of dysfunctional patterns can be created.
  • probing needs to be in the spirit of accelerating progress, illuminating unconscious assumptions and solving problems
  • many of the best managers I've seen have an uncanny ability to engage in Socratic dialogue that helps people reach their own conclusions about what can be done to improve a plan or project, which of course leads to much more ownership and learning.
  • Asking these questions in a way that does not trigger defensiveness and that is seen as constructive is an important skill for managers.
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    Few of us are effective questioners. And being good at the skill of asking questions effectively is not just a major underlying part of a manager's job as is the focus in this excellent article. I'd argue effective questioning is everyone's job and a major life ...not just business... skill! A major life challenge of many of us is that we don't know how to probe the thought process of our bosses, colleagues, friends, neighbours ...and especially our partners and other relatives. Instead we make ill-informed and unwise assumptions about the basis of their actions and behaviours. And when those assumptions are wrong ...as they usually are..., all sorts of dysfunctional patterns can result. gfp (2011-11-23)
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    Discover in this article why what you weren't taught in school can be a major draw-back in your career and life!
Gary Patton

How Timeline Radically Changes Your Facebook Marketing Strategy - 0 views

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    This is an excellent article on a strategy for using Facebook Timeline in your HBB or small business.
Gary Patton

Don't Confuse Passion with Competence : Harvard Business Review - 0 views

  • And without passion it's hard to do something that's meaningfully different from what has been done before. It's next to impossible to prove that a new idea will work. Passion and intuition are necessary ingredients for disruptive success.
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    Scott Anthony makes some excellent points about both innovation and evaluation in this article. gfp (20120-2-28)
Gary Patton

Should Every Business Have a Blog? - 0 views

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    This is an excellent article that answers the above question simply and well in 2,154 words according to it's entrepreneurial author. gfp (2012-03-09)
Gary Patton

Wind Turbine Syndrome | "The Science of Wind Turbine Syndrome" - 0 views

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    An excellent article on the ludicry of "peer review" replacing "replicatability" in some modern science debates. The article features the topic of Industrial Wind Turbines. gfp (2013-07-26)
Gerald Payton

Perfect Way to Boost Employees' Self-Esteem - 1 views

I have been working with David Ferrier for two months now and with his expertise, he was able to help me boost the confidence of my team. He was great because he actively motivated my staff to exce...

started by Gerald Payton on 10 Oct 12 no follow-up yet
Gary Patton

Passion - 0 views

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    This graphic demonstrates the truth of what Jesus says at
creative outdoors

Refine Carport in Adelaide - 1 views

started by creative outdoors on 04 Feb 13 no follow-up yet
creative outdoors

Refine Carport in Adelaide - 1 views

I just converted my garage into a room where I place all my old stuffs that I no longer use and decided to have a carport instead. It was Creative Outdoors who has helped me build one. The carport ...

started by creative outdoors on 04 Oct 12 no follow-up yet
Gary Patton

Gary's Spiritual Gift Mission - Bible Gateway - 0 views

  • Philippians 1:9-11
    • Gary Patton
       
      Teaching is a "Spiritual Gift" of Gary F. Patton according to Brother's and Sisters who know him well. Gary's spirit resonates with their discernment. The positive and regular Feedback Gary receives from his co-learners seems to confirm the Gift's presence in Gary also. Philippians 1:9-11, especially the highlighted portions below, prayerfully guide Gary's Ministry in whatever learning environment he serves within the Body of Christ ...online or otherwise. 2012-02-17
  • your love may abound still more and more in (B)real knowledge and all discernment
  • approve the things that are excellent
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  • be sincere and blameless
  • filled with the (E)fruit of righteousness
  • to the glory and praise of God
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    Teaching is a "Spiritual Gift" of Gary F. Patton according to Brother's and Sisters who know him well. Gary's spirit resonates with this discernment. The positive and regular Feedback Gary receives from his co-learners seems to confirm it as well. Philippians 1:9-11, especially the highlighted portions below, prayerfully guide Gary's Ministry in whatever learning environment he serves within the Body of Christ ...online or otherwise. 2012-02-17
Gary Patton

How to Have Consumate Peace - Bible Gateway - 0 views

  • Philippians 4:4-9
  • whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
  • Rejoice in the Lord always
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  • Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
  •  Do not be anxious about anything,(C) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
  • And the peace of God,(E) which transcends all understanding,(F) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Gary Patton

The Magic of Chia Seed - an excellent source  of EFAs and other nutrients - 0 views

  • buy substituting the oil in your breads with Chia gel. Top your favorite bread dough before baking with Chia gel (for toping on baked goods, breads, cookies, piecrust, etc., reduce the water ration to 8 parts water to 1 part Chia seed) for added shelf life.
    • Gary Patton
       
      The author missed a typo. "Buy" should be "try".
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    This article succinctly outlines the power of the "ancient Grain", as Chia is called, which is really a seed. It's a strong source of EFA's plus a modulator of carbohydrate-caused "sugar spikes" that can cause Insulin Resistance, a precursor to Type II Diabetes. gfp (2012-03-18)
Felipp Crawly

Amazing Customer Service - 1 views

I would like to thank Onward Process Solutions for greatly helping me with my need for assistance in a customer service outsourcing project. They provided me with 24/7 phone/ email answering servi...

started by Felipp Crawly on 28 Sep 12 no follow-up yet
Stewart Tucker

Short Term Loans Online - Gain Desirable Finance For Sudden Short Term Needs - 0 views

Short term loans online are an excellent monetary option for all those folks who are suffering from undesirable fiscal calamities and looking out for prompt and paperless monetary resource to cover...

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