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Insights and observations about Leadership and Life from Barry Zweibel, master‐certified
business/personal life coach, and president and founder of GottaGettaCoach!, Inc.
“Best Wishes for a Terrific ‘10!” Topic: Editor’s Note Source: Right Here, Right Now!
With no disrespect to 2009, I’m glad it’s over! New Year. New Start. New newsletter! More on that in a
bit. But first, let’s raise a glass to the 2010 and all the possibilities it brings, yes? As my friend and
colleague, Leigh Henderson, wrote me:
“Best wishes for a Terrific ’10!”
Indeed!
With respect to the newsletter, I’ve tried freshening it up a bit – quicker reads, bolder visuals, and more
of a sampling from the things I do. So whether you’re interested in leadership development, career
advancement, living a fuller life, or just enjoying a good chuckle
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… there’s bound to be something here for you. My hope is that you also cross‐pollinate a bit. That is,
that you make a point of reading some of what’s outside of your normal areas of interest. Who knows,
you might find something surprisingly relevant to you!
Your feedback, of course, is always welcomed.
So thanks! And with that, Enjoy!
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The TV Marathon Workweek Topic: Time Management Source: Guest Blog Post for Management Sushi
[I recently started guest‐blogging for the Management Sushi
website. This is an excerpt from one of those posts that
starts with a preface from Management Sushi boss,
Bernie Ritchie.]
In a world of accelerating change, social media
revolution, and communications overload, you can
run the risk of getting burned out very quickly no
matter what profession you pursue.
Management Sushi Guest Blogger and coaching
expert Barry Zweibel offers a look at one of his
more, um, interesting ideas about time management
that I’m sure you’ll enjoy!
Before that, though, be sure to note these other sources of time management advice: Stephen
Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People; John Kotter's latest book A Sense of Urgency; the Time
Management Institute; and Randy Pausch's seminal lecture on Time Management.
And now, on to [an excerpt of] what Barry has to say ….
“TV MARATHONS: A BETTER TIME MANAGEMENT RECIPE”
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An entertainment trend that developed over the last several years is cable TV stations running
marathons of their favorite television programs. Back in December 2003, I blogged about the
implications of applying the "Marathon Days" concept to the workplace. Here's what I thought our
weekdays might look like under those circumstances ...
Monday could be "Email Day" where all we did was respond to what was in our in‐boxes. Now many of
you get *zillions* of emails, no doubt, but I gotta believe that if you had an entire day to focus just on
that, why you might even be able to come in a little bit late on Mondays. And wouldn't that be a nice
way to start the week?!
Having eased into the week like that, Tuesday would then be "Commitment Day." This would be when
you'd be responsible for doing all the things you said you'd do in your emails, a week ago Monday. Just
imagine: "Sorry, boss, I can't help you out right now, I'm too busy honoring the commitments I've
already made to other people."
Of course that would mean that Wednesday would have to be "Commitment Overflow Day" because:
(a) Many of us aren't so good as saying "no" to people, so chances are that we'll have more
commitments to honor than can be reasonably worked in a single day; and (b) if your Tuesdays morph
into something called "Procrastination Day" you’ll still be fine!
Thursday, then, would be "Customer Complaint Day." Of course, your best move on Thursday will be to
tell your customers, "Send me an email and I'll *gladly* look at on Monday.” You may want to
remember that!
And all that means that Friday could be "Personal/Professional Development Day." That'd be when you
focus on that performance improvement plan of yours, practicing your leadership, communications, and
delegation skills, talking with your coach, and generally showing the world what a wonderful, caring,
helpful, competent, person and professional you are.
Barry Zweibel, MBA, MCC, is president of GottaGettaCoach!, Inc. He engages smart, capable,
people in meaningful conversations about their personal growth and professional development.
His customized, coaching and mentoring are particularly well‐suited for executives and mid‐level
managers interested in increasing their organizational impact and influence. Those looking to
improve their confidence, creativity, charisma and work/life balance, benefit from his life coach and life coaching‐
related services, as well.
Contact Information:www.ggci.com (web); www.ggci‐blog.com (blog); www.twitter.com/ggci (Twitter); or contact
Barry directly at [email protected] or 847‐291‐9735.
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A “Tweet” to Start Your Day Topic: Personal Development Source: Twitter
For the uninitiated, Twitter is like a micro‐blog service where each tweet is limited to 140 characters in
length. While many of my “@ggci” tweets are interactive, my first post of the day is often what I call my
Morning Thought.
Here are a few of them for your consideration:
• #MorningThought: With all you likely have to do this
weekend, don't forget to reserve some time for YOURSELF,
as well.
• #MorningThought: Make a point of getting that much
more Conscious and Purposeful about your priorities
today.
#MorningThought: On this Thanksgiving Day, allow yourself to feel the gratitude
t: Just because Thanksgiving is over doesn't mean we should stop giving
thanks.
er 'superb.'
#MorningThought: The difference between an 'okay' day and a GREAT one is often
#MorningThought: Given circumstances, what you consider yourself bad at, others
s Waitely said "Happy people plan actions, they don't plan results." So
what ACTIONS are you planning today?
#MorningThought: How healthy is your relationship with your snooze button?!
u
#MorningThought: Trouble waking up? Try going to bed just 20 minutes earlier
ce for yourself today ‐ you'll likely appreciate the
thoughtfulness and want to reciprocate!
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• that others
have for YOU. You matter, too!
• #MorningThough
• #MorningThought: This one's for all you 'perfectionists' out there ‐ What you consider
'insufficient' most consid
• just the
intention to make it so.
• will see you
as amazingly good at. THEY'RE right!
• #MorningThought: Denni
• #MorningThought: What do you want to hold yourself accountable for, today? Do yourself
proud.
• • #MorningThought: What you left undone before the break is likely still undone, but what yo
finished is likely STILL finished.
• tonight & see
what a difference it makes tomorrow.
• #MorningThought: Do something ni
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Who’s Pushing Your Hot Buttons? Topic: ottaGettaBLOG Conflict Management Source: G !
So what "trig
ton Sampler Test at: www.ggci.com/leadership‐d
gers" you into conflict? Do you know?
Find out by taking the Hot But evelopment/hbt.htm. And
while there, learn some important “cooling” strategies to help should your once your buttons be pushed.
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GGCI News from Last Quarter Topic: News of Note Source: GGCI website
• Bernie Ritchie, of Management Sushi in Bristol, United Kingdom, asks Barry weibel to be a
• Management Excellence, Johnny Appleseed Style
Z
guest‐blogger.
, a guest post by Barry Zweibel, is published on
the Management Sushi blog.
• Tom Schulte, of the Rock Star Leader blog of Atlanta, Georgia, asks Barry Zweibel to be a guest‐
blogger.
ic,• Why Dogs Don't Enjoy Mus a guest blog by Barry Zweibel, is published on the Rock Star Leader
blog.
• TheLadders.com asks Barry Zweibel to begin writing career advice articles for them,
them in 2005/2006.)
again. (I last
wrote for
• 2010: Year of the TV Marathon Work Week Approach?! , a second guest post by Barry Zweibel is
the Management Sushi blog. published on
• Music in the Key of ... "SEE," a second guest post by Barry Zweibel is published on the Rock S
Leader blog.
tar
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• Rock Music Rocks Stocks, a third guest post by Barry Zweibel is published on the Rock Star
Leader blog.
• String Cheese and Rock Star Leadership, a fourth guest post by Barry Zweibel is published on the
Rock Star
Leader blog.
Don't Squat with Yer Spurs On! Topic: B Source: GottaGettaBLOG! ook Review
Okay, s reads ever, but they were good fun just the same.
So here,
o they weren’t some of the most challenging
then, are some selected words of wisdom from "A Cowboy's Guide to Life," volumes I and II, by
Bender:
Texas Bix
1. sawin' on the branch that's supportin' you, unless you're bein' hung from it.
2. eserved, but then so is a lot of bad
luck.
3. Go after
hurry be
4. Don't let so much reality into your life that there's no room
6. Honesty is not something you should flirt with ‐‐ you should be married to it.
7. Avoid flasharity, foofaraw, and fumadiddle in dress, speech, and conduct. Leave the peacocking
8. You can't weigh the facts if you’ve got the scales loaded down with your opinions.
et, forget that you forgave while you're at it.
pat on the back.
ing and more at working.
ck.
Never take to
A lot of good luck is und
life as if it's something that's got to be roped in a
fore it gets away.
left for dreamin'.
5. Ain't never seen a wild critter feelin' sorry for itself.
for the peacocks.
9. When you forgive and forg
10. The best way to knock a chip off a shoulder is with a friendly
11. Work less at worry
12. If you ain't pullin' your weight, you're pushin' your lu
13. Nothin' keeps you honest more than witnesses.
14. You're not being diplomatic just because you put "please' in front of "shut the hell up."
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15. Sometimes it takes a lot more thinkin' to deal with changes than to make 'em.
16. You'll feel better when it quits hurtin'.
17. The bigger the mouth, the better it looks shut.
18. You can't tell how far a frog can jump by its croak.
' in a cow pasture.
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19. Always walk tall and keep your head up ‐‐ unless you're walkin
20. The best way to break a bad habit is to drop it.
Now that’s some mighty‐fine thinkin’, wouldn’t you agree?!
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