Management Moment
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: You can have peace in the midst of your storms if you’ll simply learn to choose the right thoughts.
-Joel Osteen
Power Thought: Times of storming come in our organizations. Stressful times affect all of us. Choosing how we will react and respond is tied to the thoughts we have in our heart. Even in the midst of chaos all around you, be the anchor that others look to. Peace in your heart will help you when there is no peace in your office.
- Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
- Thomas a Kempis
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Success is closer than you think - Week of Nov. 2
Management Moment
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: A leader is the one who climbs the tallest tree, surveys the entire situation, and yells, “Wrong jungle!”
-Stephen Covey
Power Thought: How many times have you climbed up the ladder to what you thought was success only to discover you were leaning against the wrong wall? In challenging times when you appear to be off- course, your leadership is critical. Thomas Jefferson once said, “Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.” Success is closer than you think; don’t panic.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: A man must be smart enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.
- Anonymous
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: A leader is the one who climbs the tallest tree, surveys the entire situation, and yells, “Wrong jungle!”
-Stephen Covey
Power Thought: How many times have you climbed up the ladder to what you thought was success only to discover you were leaning against the wrong wall? In challenging times when you appear to be off- course, your leadership is critical. Thomas Jefferson once said, “Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.” Success is closer than you think; don’t panic.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: A man must be smart enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.
- Anonymous
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Making Hard Work Fun - Week of Oct. 26, 2008
Management Moment
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: If the hard work is also fun, the performance will be enhanced.
-Dean Smith
Power Thought: Legendary coach Dean Smith, in his thirty six years as the head coach of the University of North Carolina’s basketball team, won more than seventy five percent of his games. His work ethic speaks for itself. Yet he also knew the importance of making hard work fun. That might seem like a contradiction of terms, but to succeed, we must work hard, smart, and enjoy the journey. No one has ever raised a championship trophy over his head with a frown on his face.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: I never did a day’s work in all my life. It was all fun.
-Thomas Edison
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: If the hard work is also fun, the performance will be enhanced.
-Dean Smith
Power Thought: Legendary coach Dean Smith, in his thirty six years as the head coach of the University of North Carolina’s basketball team, won more than seventy five percent of his games. His work ethic speaks for itself. Yet he also knew the importance of making hard work fun. That might seem like a contradiction of terms, but to succeed, we must work hard, smart, and enjoy the journey. No one has ever raised a championship trophy over his head with a frown on his face.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: I never did a day’s work in all my life. It was all fun.
-Thomas Edison
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Taking The Next Shot - Week of Oct. 20, 2008
Management Moment
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: Your next shot is a new experience. It might be the best shot you ever hit in your life.
- Harvey Penick
Power Thought: I like to play golf but unfortunately, most of my shots are hooks or slices. The temptation is to get frustrated and quit. The same can hold true in business. We missed a deadline, earnings weren’t what we projected, and perhaps a client let you down. My encouragement to you today is to step up and take that next shot. Don’t give up. That next shot may be the best you’ve ever made.
- Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
-Samuel Johnson
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: Your next shot is a new experience. It might be the best shot you ever hit in your life.
- Harvey Penick
Power Thought: I like to play golf but unfortunately, most of my shots are hooks or slices. The temptation is to get frustrated and quit. The same can hold true in business. We missed a deadline, earnings weren’t what we projected, and perhaps a client let you down. My encouragement to you today is to step up and take that next shot. Don’t give up. That next shot may be the best you’ve ever made.
- Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
-Samuel Johnson
Monday, October 13, 2008
Are We Listening? - Week of Oct. 13, 2008
Management Moment
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: No man ever listened himself out of a job.
-Calvin Coolidge
Power Thought: If we are going to be productive leaders we have to be exceptional listeners. People in your organization need to know that they have your ear. When they know they have your ear then they know also they have your heart. Effective leaders are known not just by what they say but in how well they listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason; so that we can listen twice as much as we talk.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you into trouble.
-Frank Tyger
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: No man ever listened himself out of a job.
-Calvin Coolidge
Power Thought: If we are going to be productive leaders we have to be exceptional listeners. People in your organization need to know that they have your ear. When they know they have your ear then they know also they have your heart. Effective leaders are known not just by what they say but in how well they listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason; so that we can listen twice as much as we talk.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you into trouble.
-Frank Tyger
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Dream the Impossible - Week of Oct. 6, 2008
Management Moment
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: We try to be too reasonable about what we believe. What I believe is not reasonable at all. In fact, it’s hilariously impossible. Possible things aren’t worth much. These crazy impossible things keep us going.
- Madeleine L’ Engle
Power Thought: When was the last time you attempted something others considered impossible? Defying the odds and expectations of others begins when we dare to defy the limitations that we place on ourselves. What may appear to be an unreasonable expectation to others should only been seen as a golden opportunity as you dare to dream the impossible.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: If I find 10,000 ways something won’t work, I haven’t failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.
- Thomas Edison
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: We try to be too reasonable about what we believe. What I believe is not reasonable at all. In fact, it’s hilariously impossible. Possible things aren’t worth much. These crazy impossible things keep us going.
- Madeleine L’ Engle
Power Thought: When was the last time you attempted something others considered impossible? Defying the odds and expectations of others begins when we dare to defy the limitations that we place on ourselves. What may appear to be an unreasonable expectation to others should only been seen as a golden opportunity as you dare to dream the impossible.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: If I find 10,000 ways something won’t work, I haven’t failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.
- Thomas Edison
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Greatness Among You - Week of Sept. 29, 2008
Management Moment
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: The leader finds greatness in the group, and he or she helps the members find it in themselves.
-Warren Bennis
Power Thought: The greatness of your organization is the sum of the greatness of your people. Everyone brings skill, expertise, and value to the success of your company. While they possess it, they may not realize how much you appreciate them. Today, why not tell someone how great you think they are. As you do, they will be inspired to reach new heights.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: If a leader demonstrates competency, genuine concern for others, and admirable character, people will follow.
-T. Richard Chase
By Doug Dickerson
Power Point: The leader finds greatness in the group, and he or she helps the members find it in themselves.
-Warren Bennis
Power Thought: The greatness of your organization is the sum of the greatness of your people. Everyone brings skill, expertise, and value to the success of your company. While they possess it, they may not realize how much you appreciate them. Today, why not tell someone how great you think they are. As you do, they will be inspired to reach new heights.
-Doug Dickerson
Power Surge: If a leader demonstrates competency, genuine concern for others, and admirable character, people will follow.
-T. Richard Chase
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