"Daily Motivations"
Everyone has the power of greatness. Not for fame, but for greatness. Because greatness is determined by service. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
"The Patriot Post"
"All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree." -- James Madison
Weekly tips to help you and your colleagues become more effective and respected leaders.
No one takes a job intending to fail. No employer hires with the intent to fire. Both parties want only the best. So what happens? The virus of employee disengagement attacks and spreads.—Terri Kabachnick
Consider Quality of Life.
Do your people work to live or live to work? Many older managers believe younger workers have a poor work ethic. Younger workers say, “Get a life,” and refuse to become entangled in an “unbalanced existence.” Meanwhile, younger managers face difficulties with older workers who are unwilling to accept change.
In many organizations, I’ve observed that both sets of workers are quietly influencing each other. They recognize similarities and overlaps in their beliefs. Older workers often regret having paid excessive “dues” at the expense of family and happiness. They now want a fuller life. Younger workers want to control the work that shapes their lives.
They want flexibility. They have evolved hybrid values, beliefs and behaviors that revolve around quality-of-life issues.
A Kabachnick Group survey of 1,400 executives, managers and associates (of all ages) reveals some specific beliefs:
76% would switch jobs for less money in order to work for a company that offers personal development and flexibility.
58% believe that an outsider has a better chance of getting the job or promotion that they want.
81% believe the way to the top is strictly political.
Employee Development is the Key.
Today, self-development is the single largest contributor to job satisfaction. Employees will choose one employer over another when the company provides more training and development.
The Container Store, voted by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top Ten employers for several consecutive years, is an employer of choice. This successful retailer provides training for every employee each year that is over five times the industry average -- and it shows in their service and bottom line. Contrast that with the 30 hours a year that is the average for the industry.
Sadly, many managers believe an employee’s desire for training and career development is influenced by an ulterior motive. In other words, “Once you provide me with the adequate training, I’ll take these skills to another (better) employer.”
It’s a valid concern. But ask yourself this question: How much will it cost if you choose not to develop your people? Or consider this fact based on an Accenture/Deloitte study: The typical U.S. Company spends almost 50 times more to recruit a $100,000 worker than it will invest in his annual training after he joins the company.
When you develop people to the highest standards, they will not want to leave. In most cases, leaving a company for a higher salary is merely an excuse. Actually, one of the top reasons people leave their jobs is directly tied to their relationship with their boss. TKG research shows that an employee’s performance will move 30 percent positively or negatively, all based on the environment. The boss creates that environment.
"The Web"
“This book had to be written by one of three people: good men, bad men or God. It couldn’t have been written by good men because they said it was inspired by the revelation of God. Good men don’t lie and deceive. It couldn’t have been written by bad men because bad men would not write something that would condemn themselves. It leaves only one conclusion. It was given by divine inspiration of God.” -- John Wesley, British religious leader who founded Methodism
Who Am I?
I am your constant companion. I am your greatest asset or heaviest burden. I will push you up to success or down to disappointment. I am at your command. Half the things you do might just as well be turned over to me, For I can do them quickly, correctly, and profitably.
I am easily managed, just be firm with me. Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures.
I am not a machine, though I work with the precision of a machine and the intelligence of a person. You can run me for profit, or you can run me for ruin. Show me how you want it done.
Educate me. Train me. Lead me. Reward me. And I will then...do it automatically.
I am your servant. Who am I? I am a habit. -- Unknown
"Simple Truths"
"People often tell me that motivation doesn't last, and I tell them that bathing doesn't either. That's why I recommend it daily." -- Zig Ziglar
"Liberty Counsel"
Liberty Counsel
January 12, 2009
Liberty Counsel Files Brief in Kentucky Ten Commandments Case
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Today, Liberty Counsel filed a brief at the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in defense of a Foundations of American Law and Government display, which includes the Ten Commandments. Kentucky District Court Judge Jennifer Kaufman ruled in favor of the ACLU which filed suit against McCreary and Pulaski counties to get the display removed from government property. Liberty Counsel represents the counties in this case.
These are the same cases Mat Staver argued at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005. Since that opinion was released, however, Justices Roberts and Alito have replaced Justices Rehnquist and O’Connor. It is likely that a different result will be reached if the McCreary case reaches the High Court again.
Since the 2005 decision, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the exact same Foundations of American Law and Government display that is at issue in our appeal. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals also upheld the same display.
Read our News Release for more details.
Read Liberty Counsel's brief.
Liberty Counsel is not charging the counties for attorney's fees in this case. In fact, we never charge clients for any legal work. Your generous donation will enable us to vigorously fight this battle. Please continue to support our efforts to defeat the ACLU in this and other cases. You can donate online or by mail to PO Box 540774, Orlando, FL 32854. You can also order resources from the Liberty Counsel online store.
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"The email Bag" - As for me, I forgot that forgettable disease; that one something you can't remember. What do you call it? Help me! What do you call it? I still can't hear you either. - oyh
Your Yearly Dementia Test
It's that time of year to take our annual senior citizen test.
Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose it! Below is a very private way to gauge your loss or non-loss of intelligence.
Take the test presented here to determine if you're losing it or not. The spaces below are so you don't see the answers until you've made your answer.
OK, relax, clear your mind and begin.
1. What do you put in a toaster?
Answer: "bread." If you said "toast," give up now and do something else.
Try not to hurt yourself. If you said, bread, go to Question 2.
2. Say "silk" five times. Now spell "silk." What do cows drink?
Answer: Cows drink water. If you said "milk," don't attempt the next question. Your brain is over-stressed and may even overheat. Content yourself with reading a more appropriate literature such as Auto World. However, if you said "water", proceed to question 3.
3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?
Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said "green bricks," why the hell are you still reading these???
If you said "glass," go on to Question 4.
4. It's twenty years ago, and a plane is flying at 20,000 feet over Germany (If you will recall, Germany at the time was politically divided into West Germany and East Germany.) Anyway, during the flight, two engines fail. The pilot, realizing that the last remaining engine is also failing, decides on a crash landing procedure. Unfortunately the engine fails before he can do so and the plane fatally crashes smack in the middle of "no man's land" between East Germany and West Germany . Where would you bury the survivors? East Germany, West Germany, or no man's land"?
Answer: You don't bury survivors.
If you said ANYTHING else, you're a dunce and you must stop. If you said, "You don't bury survivors", proceed to the next question.
5. Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales . In London , 17 people get on the bus. In Reading, six people get off the bus and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on . In Cardiff, 11 people get off and 16 people get on . In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on. In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven.
What was the name of the bus driver?
Answer: Oh, for crying out loud!
Don't you remember your own name? It was YOU!!
Now pass this along to all your friends and pray they do better than you.
PS: 95% of people fail most of the questions!!
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