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2010q3 GGCI Newsletter

The 2010q3 edition of the GottaGettaCoach! newsletter is now on-line at: http://www.ggci.com/newsletter/GGCI-2010q3.pdf.

The Botany of Self-Doubt • Topic: Fear and Courageousness • Subject: What to do when self-doubt strikes and how to manage it more effectively.
The ABCs of Good Employees…& Bad Bosses • Topic: Leadership Development • Subject: Why “A-players hire A-players; B-players hire C-players” is misguided, at best, and downright inflammatory, at worst.
What Job Would Make You Happy? • Topic: Career Development • Subject: Time for a change? Try this visualization exercise to figure out where you should go next with your career.
A Noun Called ‘Happiness’ • Topic: Personal Fulfillment • Subject: A simple way to ‘tune in’ to more happiness.
On Being Fully Present • Topic: Personal Development • Subject: A quick set of five tweets about the concept of being Fully Present.
It’s “Nuts” Trying to Get Your Unmet Needs Met at Work • Topic: Personal/Professional Development • Subject: It really is. So here’s how to get those unmet needs met elsewhere.
LeadershipHaiku • Topic: Leadership Development • Subject: More // Leadership coaching / in seventeen syllables / for busy bosses. //
Clean Hands Clear Conscience • Topic: Personal/Professional Development • Subject: Researchers report some interesting new findings about the benefits of washing one’s hands.

As always, questions, comments – and suggestions – are welcomed.

Enjoy~ – bz

P.S. If you’re interested in learning how coaching might help you or your staff, phone (847-291-9735) or email (info@ggci.com) to schedule an exploratory phone conversation.

P. P.S. The GGCI Newsletter Archives are at: www.ggci.com/newsletter.

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on July 20, 2010

filed in Acronyms, Coaching, GottaGettaCoach!, Job-Search, Just for Fun, Leadership Development, Life, Networking, Oddly Curious, Success at Work, Twitter

Twitter Art: @DeborahH

Apropos of nothing, I just wanted to show this really cool background image from the Twitter account of one of my @LeadershipHaiku buddies in Germany, Deborah Hartmann Preuss.

The image is a collage she made in art school, from New Yorker magazine covers, about work-life balance. Nice. Very nice, indeed!

Turns out that Deb is a professional coaching colleague, too. And a CTI-trained one, at that. Just. Like. Me.

Small world, huh?!

Deb’s contact information:

Web: http://deborahpreuss.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/deborahh

Read Comments by Barry Zweibel on May 21, 2010

filed in Oddly Curious, Twitter

On Being Fully Present

A quick set of five tweets I posted earlier this month about the concept of being Fully Present:

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to stay Fully Present. But it can be one of the most engaging/rewarding, too. Try it & see.
When we’re Fully Present we can connect with others in a much deeper/more meaningful way. This is GOOD!
While your Moments with others may seem fleeting, at times, I bet they still have a lasting impact. And how nice is THAT?!
The recipe for a day FILLED with Moments of Lasting Impact includes you BEING Fully Present in your interactions with others.
I wish you a day FILLED with Moments of Lasting Impact. Indeed, I do.

Indeed, I do.

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on April 30, 2010

filed in Coaching, Life, Twitter

What is Collaboration?

from LeadershipHaiku

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Collaboration
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is finding a common ground
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from which to advance.
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Read Comments by Barry Zweibel on April 26, 2010

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What is Confidence?

from LeadershipHaiku

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What is confidence
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but helping others see you
/
at your very best?
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So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on April 12, 2010

filed in Coaching, Leadership Development, Success at Work, Twitter

2010q2 GGCI Newsletter

The 2010q2 edition of the GottaGettaCoach! newsletter is now on-line at: http://www.ggci.com/newsletter/GGCI-2010q2.pdf.

Levels of Success • Topic: Editor’s Note • Subject: It’s rarely an all-or-none sort of thing
How to Get Happier • Topic: Personal Development • Subject: Five how-to’s to incorporate into your daily living
LeadershipHaiku • Topic: Leadership Development • Subject: My latest side-project — it’s well-worth a look-see if I do say so myself!
Assessing Your Leadership Capacity • Topic: Leadership Development • Subject: Foundational concepts for expanding your Leadership reach and impact
A “Tweet” to Start Your Day • Topic: Personal Development • Subject: Some Morning Thoughts courtesy of my Twitter-stream
Tylenol for Social Pains?! • Topic: Fear and Courageousness • Subject: Acetaminophen — it’s not just for headaches anymore!
GGCI News from Last Quarter • Topic: News of Note • Some GottaGettaCoach! highlights from 2010q1
Name it; Frame it; then, Claim it • Topic: Job Search Improvements • Subject: An interviewees guide to the Inner-Game of powerful interviewing

As always, questions, comments – and suggestions – are welcomed.

Enjoy~ – bz

P.S. If you’re interested in learning how coaching might help you or your staff, phone (847-291-9735) or email (info@ggci.com) to schedule an exploratory phone conversation.

P. P.S. The GGCI Newseltter Archives are located at : www.ggci.com/newsletter. And please feel free to “share this” this newsletter with those in your network who might appreciate it. Just click on the link below.

Read Comments by Barry Zweibel on April 6, 2010

filed in Coaching, GottaGettaCoach!, Job-Search, Just for Fun, Leadership Development, Life, Networking, Oddly Curious, Success at Work, Twitter

Five Leadership Essentials

#Leadership Essentials (1 of 5) by Rosabeth Moss Kanter: “Straight talk about problems and expectations.”

#Leadership Essentials (2 of 5) by Rosabeth Moss Kanter: “The courage to admit responsibility for problems.”

#Leadership Essentials (3 of 5) by Rosabeth Moss Kanter: “Open dialogue and widespread communication”

#Leadership Essentials (4 of 5) by Rosabeth Moss Kanter: “Clear priorities and attention to details.”

#Leadership Essentials (5 of 5) by Rosabeth Moss Kanter: “Performance feedback — the mirror of accountability.”

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on March 9, 2010

filed in Leadership Development, Twitter

Feb2010 #MorningThoughts

#MorningThought: Assertiveness does not require you to be aggressive – you just need to be clear.
#MorningThought: Allow for the possibility that today could be an absolutely FANTASTIC day for you.
#MorningThought: “Having a good time is the most neglected aspect of good health.” -Julia Child #quote
#MorningThought: What do you stand for? Be sure to stand for it today reagardless of what others may think or say.
#MorningThought: What are your T-O-P-3? (Today’s (3 top) Overriding Priorities) Do you know? http://bit.ly/9IK2VD
#MorningThought: The great thing about morning is that it is a chance to forget yesterday…or build further on its successes.
#MorningThought: Today’s the day to be MORE of who you want to be…and LESS of who you don’t. Ready? GO!
#MorningThought: When it comes to self-improvement, “starting TOMORROW” rarely works. So what can you do to start NOW?!
#MorningThought: Who might you help today … just because you can?

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on February 26, 2010

filed in Life, Twitter

LeadershipHaiku

Come follow my latest project, LeadershipHaiku, on Twitter, at @LeadershipHaiku and at http://www.leadershiphaiku.com/.

// LeadershipHaiku / offering leadership tweets / in five, seven, five. //

Okay, here’s the rationale: There are soooo many books about leadership development these days that it’s virtually impossible to read them all. And even if you have the inclination to try, who has the time for that?!

In contrast, LeadershipHaiku is specifically designed for today’s attention-challenged professionals – it’s written in Twitter-format, meaning that every lesson is less than 140 characters … including spaces!!

Each Leadership Lesson is also written in Haiku format – that is, // 5 / 7 / 5 // – making it a unique and clever way to learn, unlike anything you’ve ever tried before.

What qualifies me, Barry Zweibel, to write about Leadership like this? As a noted executive coach and leadership consultant, and president of GottaGettaCoach!, Inc. (GGCI), I engage smart, capable, people in meaningful conversations about their personal growth and professional development. And as someone who works daily to help people face the issues that challenge them most, I KNOW that setting the right tone for learning is essential.

So it’s not by sheer happenstance that each LeadershipHaiku is designed to be fun to read, too!

So follow along below, on Twitter (www.twitter.com/LeadershipHaiku) or at http://www.leadershiphaiku.com/, and see if you don’t learn a thing or two about Leadership, Life … and counting syllables!! And remember:

// Sharing these Haiku / will help others learn and grow / which is the whole point. //

Some Samples:

// Be there for your team / in victory AND defeat / they’ll respect you more. //

// “A” players are great / but your “B” and “C” players / will drive your success. //

// You know what to do / but that’s really not the point / let THEM run with it. //

// Your reputation / as a leader of others / will outlast your stay. //

More on Twitter, at @LeadershipHaiku and http://www.leadershiphaiku.com/.

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on February 1, 2010

filed in GottaGettaCoach!, Leadership Development, Success at Work, Twitter

Jan2010 #MorningThoughts

@ggci: #MorningThought: What you left undone before the break is likely still undone, but what you finished is likely STILL finished.
@ggci: #MorningThought: Trouble waking up? Try going to bed just 20 minutes earlier tonight & see what a difference it makes tomorrow.
@ggci: #MorningThought: Do something nice for yourself today – you’ll likely appreciate the thoughtfulness and want to reciprocate!
@ggci: #MorningThought: Some days it’s easier to ease into things; other days it’s best to dive right in . What type of day is it today?
@ggci: #MorningThought: We are all, to varying degrees, “under construction.” Is your “development crew” busy working or on break?
@ggci: #MorningThought: It’s a good day to clean up that desk and try to find all those important papers I didn’t want to misplace!
@ggci: #MorningThought: Act happy – Even if you aren’t (yet).
@ggci: #MorningThought: You know how you can make your eyes sparkle when you smile?! Go do that and make someone’s day!
@ggci: #MorningThought: Often times, simply smiling is a surprisingly-effective antidote for negative self-talk. Yes, it truly is.

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Fans of Twitter and/or Students of Leadership might also enjoy my other Twitter account: @LeadershipHaiku.

Attention Literary Agents and Publishers: More information on this project is also available at http://www.leadershiphaiku/.

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Follow me graphic courtesy of Tom Schulte. Thanks Tom!

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on January 31, 2010

filed in Life, Twitter

2010q1 GGCI Newsletter

Hi All ~ Barry Zweibel, here. Happy New Year! The 2010q1 edition of the GottaGettaCoach! newsletter is now available at: www.ggci.com/newsletter/GGCI-2010q1.pdf.

Best Wishes for a Terrific ‘10! • Topic: Editor’s Note • Subject: It IS, after all, a New Year!
The TV Marathon Workweek • Topic: Time Management • An excerpt from one of my guest blog posts at ManagementSushi.com.
A “Tweet” to Start Your Day • Topic: Personal Development • I like to tag my first tweet of the day as a “#MorningThought.” Here are several of them for your consideration.
Who’s Pushing Your Hot Buttons? • Topic: Conflict Management • What triggers YOU into conflict? And, more importantly, what can you do about it?
GGCI News from Last Quarter • Topic: News of Note • Some GottaGettaCoach! highlights from 2009q4.
Don’t Squat with Yer Spurs On! • Topic: Book Review • “A Cowboy’s Guide to Life,” volumes I and II, by Texas Bix Bender.
Leadership Development. Simplified. • Topic: Leadership Development • So your boss wants you to work on your leadership skills.

The GGCI Newseltter Archives are located at : www.ggci.com/newsletter.

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Interested in how coaching might help you or your staff? Contact GottaGettaCoach! to schedule an exploratory phone conversation. Phone: 847-291-9735; Contact Form: www.ggci.com/MailingList/contact.htm.

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As always, questions, comments – and suggestions – are welcomed. Enjoy~ – bz

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on January 12, 2010

filed in Coaching, GottaGettaCoach!, Job-Search, Just for Fun, Leadership Development, Life, Success at Work, Twitter

The Path of Success

The Path of Success is like an escalator – as long as you’re on it, you can’t help but move in the right direction. You know you’re on the Path of Success, when you’re truly proud of the decisions you make. The Path of Success DOES have some bumps and pot holes in it, but they’re just part of the journey so worry not about them. Should you find yourself OFF the Path of Success, just ask, “What choice do I need to make in this moment?” Proceed accordingly.

For many, their Path of Success has a Soundtrack. What songs connect you to the Path of Success? When you’re on the Path of Success, the good things that happen are natural byproducts of being on the path. Experiment: Get in a lousy mood; add your Success Soundtrack; notice what happens next! Lousy moods just cannot sustain themselves when you’re on the Path of Success. Keep that in mind the next time you feel blue. Just sing your Sucess Soundtrac – good and loud – and before you know it, you’ll be right back on the Path of Success!

Try it and see.

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Content Source: www.twitter.com/ggci. ← that’s me! Image Source: http://media.techeblog.com.

So what do YOU think? by Barry Zweibel on January 11, 2010

filed in Coaching, Life, Twitter

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