Communication is an evolutionary process. It began as grunts, groans, and pictures drawn in caves, but has evolved into what we see today. Plastered on billboards, on our phones, on television, in print, everywhere our senses are, there is some form of communication. Blogging, is a form of communication as well. Regardless of the medium, communication must be meaningful for the receiver.
I have recently been reading different blogs posted in a variety of different communities, and one thing has struck me. If the message is not meaningful for the reader, it will not be read.
Like any form of communication, there is a sender and a receiver. The sender, must anticipate what their receivers are wanting to see and hear. However, the sender does not always know and understand their audience. They assume that the audience is listening, until their perception of their audience goes silent. When do they go silent? When all they hear is blah, blah, blah.
Why do people blog? For some it is an agenda they are attempting to further; or a product they are talking up; or a service they are selling. There are a myriad of excellent writers in the blog world, and I know I have only read a handful of their work. Their work inspires my to continue writing with passion and conviction. I enjoy reading about personal experiences that writers blog about. I enjoy reading about how people have turned adversity into success, and now are able to provide better for themselves and their families.
For me, blogging is more therapeutic. It allows me an opportunity to get thoughts out of my head and clears my mind when I have a busy schedule. It is good to know that every now and then, there are tidbits of advice, or information that a reader of my blog can glean. My intent is not to preach, but rather do a defrag of my mind (to put into more technical terms).
Take the time this week to read some one's blog and provide feedback on what they are writing about. There will be blogs that you will read that are inspirational, and there will be others that you as the receiver of communication will hear...blah, blah, blah.
Have a great start to the week, and as always, if you have comments, please post them. I will respond and I do appreciate you taking the time to read my ramblings.
Showing posts with label motivational. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivational. Show all posts
Monday, September 3, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Are you reaching your Nemo?
Are you reaching your Nemo? You are probably trying to figure out what I am speaking about when I say your "Nemo".
I have had the privilege of working with many very talented individuals in the past. One such individual made a comment one day about organizations that followed a "Nemo Principle".
He related to me about the part of the 2003 Disney Movie, Finding Nemo, when Nemo and the other fish were stuck in the net. All the fish caught in the net were all trying to save themselves by swimming any way they could within the net. When Nemo suggested that they all start swimming the same direction, the fishing net could not contain the hundreds of fish working in unison for a common goal, freedom. Eventually, as the fish worked together to reverse the direction of the fishing net. This resulted in the net breaking and allowed the fish were to swim free, much to the dismay of the local fishermen.
What is the organizational lesson here? When organizations share a common vision, and have aligned goals, that success is inevitable, even against unimaginable odds.
Organizational failure occurs when divisions, departments, and teams are focused on their own survival that they forget about the greater direction of the organization. When this occurs, the results can be catastrophic for the business.
The movie, "Finding Nemo" produced a myriad of underlying leadership lessons, many of which you can read about on the internet. Leaders need to not only have a vision, but also make sure that their vision is in line with organizational goals. Most importantly, leaders must communicate. Not every detail needs to be communicated, but enough to motivate and inspire others to follow your vision.
Start working today on reaching your "Nemo".
Have a great Monday!
I have had the privilege of working with many very talented individuals in the past. One such individual made a comment one day about organizations that followed a "Nemo Principle".
He related to me about the part of the 2003 Disney Movie, Finding Nemo, when Nemo and the other fish were stuck in the net. All the fish caught in the net were all trying to save themselves by swimming any way they could within the net. When Nemo suggested that they all start swimming the same direction, the fishing net could not contain the hundreds of fish working in unison for a common goal, freedom. Eventually, as the fish worked together to reverse the direction of the fishing net. This resulted in the net breaking and allowed the fish were to swim free, much to the dismay of the local fishermen.
What is the organizational lesson here? When organizations share a common vision, and have aligned goals, that success is inevitable, even against unimaginable odds.
Organizational failure occurs when divisions, departments, and teams are focused on their own survival that they forget about the greater direction of the organization. When this occurs, the results can be catastrophic for the business.
The movie, "Finding Nemo" produced a myriad of underlying leadership lessons, many of which you can read about on the internet. Leaders need to not only have a vision, but also make sure that their vision is in line with organizational goals. Most importantly, leaders must communicate. Not every detail needs to be communicated, but enough to motivate and inspire others to follow your vision.
Start working today on reaching your "Nemo".
Have a great Monday!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Essence of Positive
Are you ready? I mean are you ready for tomorrow?
I am so ready for tomorrow as I am each day! Do you know why?
It is because I get to do something each day, that I didn't do the day before! That excites me! That invigorates me! That drives me to get out of bed every day!
If you are a fan of baseball movies, you will remember Dennis Quaid in the movie "The Rookie". In the movie his character is stuck in AAA ball chasing his dream to make to the Major League team. One night after talking to his wife about bills, life, etc, walks over to a Little League game and sees the love each young player has to play the game.
The next day he walks into the dugout, and asks one of the other players if he knows why it is a great day? Without missing a beat Quaid's character pronounces that "We get to play baseball!"
That is the essence of positive! How many people do you know dread what they do? They hate getting up in the morning and they suck the life out of everyone around them. Jon Gordon, in his book, "The Energy Bus, describes these people as Energy Vampires!
Maybe these Energy Vampires just need a hug (although I think most HR departments would frown upon that gesture)! I look at the Vampires as an opportunity. How can I make a difference with that person? What makes that person tick, or rather what has that person "ticked off"?
Life is full of trials and tribulations. We can all wallow in the doldrums of what is not right. As you wake up each day, guess what, you can make a new start each day. If you are mired in the quicksand of life, find that branch to grab onto an pull yourself up! Read a book, talk to a friend, coworker, or significant other. Find your branch to grab on to, it will guide you in the right direction.
I have found myself stuck in the quicksand at times. It was tough to get out, but each day I woke up, the nights became short and the day became brighter. Much like a growing toddler that seems to sleep little and wakes up early full of energy and full of wonderment of what new adventures the new day will provide. Find your inner child! What is it that gets you all fired up to do more? Grab onto that thought and use it as your branch from the quicksand and see what you get to do next!
Have a great tomorrow!! We all get to do something!!!
I am so ready for tomorrow as I am each day! Do you know why?
It is because I get to do something each day, that I didn't do the day before! That excites me! That invigorates me! That drives me to get out of bed every day!
If you are a fan of baseball movies, you will remember Dennis Quaid in the movie "The Rookie". In the movie his character is stuck in AAA ball chasing his dream to make to the Major League team. One night after talking to his wife about bills, life, etc, walks over to a Little League game and sees the love each young player has to play the game.
The next day he walks into the dugout, and asks one of the other players if he knows why it is a great day? Without missing a beat Quaid's character pronounces that "We get to play baseball!"
That is the essence of positive! How many people do you know dread what they do? They hate getting up in the morning and they suck the life out of everyone around them. Jon Gordon, in his book, "The Energy Bus, describes these people as Energy Vampires!
Maybe these Energy Vampires just need a hug (although I think most HR departments would frown upon that gesture)! I look at the Vampires as an opportunity. How can I make a difference with that person? What makes that person tick, or rather what has that person "ticked off"?
Life is full of trials and tribulations. We can all wallow in the doldrums of what is not right. As you wake up each day, guess what, you can make a new start each day. If you are mired in the quicksand of life, find that branch to grab onto an pull yourself up! Read a book, talk to a friend, coworker, or significant other. Find your branch to grab on to, it will guide you in the right direction.
I have found myself stuck in the quicksand at times. It was tough to get out, but each day I woke up, the nights became short and the day became brighter. Much like a growing toddler that seems to sleep little and wakes up early full of energy and full of wonderment of what new adventures the new day will provide. Find your inner child! What is it that gets you all fired up to do more? Grab onto that thought and use it as your branch from the quicksand and see what you get to do next!
Have a great tomorrow!! We all get to do something!!!
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