Tweddle Group Outward Mindset

"Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness."...

started by Joe Bennett on 28 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

Because we see people as "objects", as an "I-it" rather than an "I-thou". I suppose the culture hasn't adopted those principles because "I" haven't. How many times do I wake up and practice "bein...

started by Joe Bennett on 25 Apr 13 3 follow-ups, last by Joe Bennett on 28 Apr 13

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We miss the point when we think that "fixing things" is the answer. The point is to spend most of our time making things go right.

started by Joe Bennett on 24 Apr 13 3 follow-ups, last by Brian Suszek on 27 Apr 13

"Always try coercing others proves one doesn't want to change himself." (Toba Beta)

started by Joe Bennett on 19 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

Had a great lunch with our discussion group yesterday. Many "boxes" identified and one story in particular won the Box of the Week award. Great work in realizing the presence of the box, the cour...

started by Joe Bennett on 18 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

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Glinda: For the record, I knew you always had it in you. Oz: Greatness? Glinda: No, something better, Goodness (Oz the Great & Powerful, 2013)

started by Joe Bennett on 18 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

I know this is thank you Thursday, but today maybe go the extra mile and do something good for someone, relieve somebody's burden, make someone feel good.

started by Joe Bennett on 18 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

From Chapter 2 of Leadership & Self Deception This is Bud asking Tom a question: "Do you feel you have to 'put up' with people? Do you feel - honestly, now - that you have to work pretty hard to ...

started by Joe Bennett on 17 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

"Actually, Avi said, when our hearts are at war, we not only invite failure, we invest in it." (Anatomy of Peace)

started by Joe Bennett on 16 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

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Those darn PIR notes that quality sends out. I get myself into a box a box when my name is on many of the PIRs! I get angry, I get defensive; but worst of all I send out notes to my direct report...

started by Joe Bennett on 12 Apr 13 2 follow-ups, last by Joe Bennett on 15 Apr 13

Nice! A simple change in perspective. "Be the change that you want to see in the world."- Gandhi

started by Joe Bennett on 12 Apr 13 1 follow-up, last by Brian Suszek on 12 Apr 13

Brian Suszek liked it

1. Don't accuse others of being in the box. Do try to stay out of the box yourself. 2. Don't give up on yourself when you discover you've been in the box. Do keep trying. 3. Don't deny that you'v...

started by Joe Bennett on 12 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

1. Don't try to be perfect. Do try to be better 2. Don't use the vocabulary - the "box" and so on - with people who don't already know it. Do use the principles in you own life. 3. Don't look for...

started by Joe Bennett on 11 Apr 13 1 follow-up, last by Brian Suszek on 11 Apr 13

"Seeing an equal person as an inferior object is an act of violence, Lou. It hurts as much as a punch in the face. In fact, in many ways it hurts more. Bruises heal more quickly than emotional s...

started by Joe Bennett on 11 Apr 13 1 follow-up, last by Brian Suszek on 11 Apr 13