February 2018 - Page 7 of 8

03Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

Accept Responsibility for Your Own Decisions

Inspiration

Great leaders are big enough and strong enough to accept full responsibility for their own decisions - and the actions of subordinates. And the result? Almost always, the leader experiences a surge of respect. After Kennedy's unconditional acceptance of responsibility for the Bay of Pigs failure, the Gallup poll registered a 61-percent approval rating for the president. Obviously the public didn't approve of Kennedy's military failure - but they did approve of the character he displayed in accepting the blame. Great leaders are boldly accountable. They accept full responsibility for themselves and their people. Paradox of Power by Pat Williams

03Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

Ronald Reagan’s Bathroom Story

Inspiration

What was Ronald Reagan like? Peggy Noonan, former White House speechwriter, explains with "the bathroom story." A few days after Ronald Reagan had been shot, when he was well enough to get out of bed, he wasn't feeling well, so he went into the bathroom that connected to his room. He slapped some water on his face and some of the water slopped out of the sink. He got some paper towels and got down on the floor to clean it up. An aide went in to check on him, and found the president of the United States on his hands and knees on the cold tile floor, mopping up water with paper towels. "Mr. President," the aide said, "what are you doing? Let the nurse clean that up!" And…

03Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

Leaders Respect People

Inspiration

Rich DeVos, CEO of Orlando Magic, says this about respect: I built my whole business on respect for people. I build them up, not chew them out. I always believe that if you show respect, you get respect. Every person is a human being created by God, with a purpose and a place in life. If we operate by this standard, we dignify other human beings by treating them as we ourselves wish to be treated. Respect for others is the most essential trait a leader must possess. Paradox of Power by Pat Williams

03Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

A Leader Earns Trust

Inspiration

Trust, like respect, must be earned. It is earned slowly - and it can be broken quickly. A leader builds trust by being: Trusting. You must be able to give your trust freely in order to receive trust in return. You must trust others so that you can delegate to them and empower them to reach for your vision. Trust generates trust. Caring. You must be focused on the good of your people. They must know that you are concerned about them as individuals, not just as cogs in the organizational machine. People trust leaders who value them as human beings. Authentic. You must be real, you must demonstrate integrity. If you are transparent and allow people to see, touch, and know the real you, then they will trust you.…

03Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

Team Concept

Inspiration

The team concept explained: Cohesion. Teammates stick together, and put the interests of the team ahead of self-interest. Morale. Teammates lift each other up, cheer each other on, and believe in each other. Synergy. The team works together to magnify the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of each individual. Caring. Teammates love each other and take care of each other. Pride. Teammates derive competitive satisfaction from winning and find joy in being the best. Responsibility. Each individual teammate takes responsibility not just for his own part of the team but for the whole team. Paradox of Power by Pat Williams

02Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

Great Competitors

Inspiration

Great competitors force you to: Improve quality and service. Think strategically about the marketplace. Balance pricing, costs, and profit margins. Pay attention to customers and clients. Work hard. Learn and grow. Paradox of Power by Pat Williams

02Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

WordPress 4 Maintenance Mode – I Am Stuck … Help!

Productivity, Web Design

As a WordPress site developer, how many times have you seen, and dreaded, the above message? I have been developing with WordPress for less than a year, and I have seen it three times so far. Two of these occurrences were after updating the Jetpack plugin, while there seems to be no specific plugin tied to the other issue. The scary part of the first instance is that I did not have backups or a plan to get it back up. Fortunately, though, I was also in the very beginning of the process. I just removed the site and started over. There is a truly simple approach which seems to work quite well, as long as you have access to the site directories. Using your file manager, look in the…

02Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

US Government Spying Scandal: Do You Feel Safer Than a Decade Ago?

Uncategorized

In the wake of the recent US spy scandal and the possible participation of other countries do Americans and citizens of other nationalities feel safer now than prior to the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks on targets in the United States? We know that high tech software allows spying on, or data mining of, various types of personal and supposedly private information. Your phone calls can be listened to, your internet browsing and searches can be viewed, even your emails can be monitored. The biggest question is whether we will give away our privacy in order to avoid more of the horror that unfolded during that time almost twelve years ago. Of course, we would also need to decide if that approach is truly effective. Recently we have seen the Boston Marathon…

02Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

Web Site Design: Nobody Should Start with a Blank Page

Programming, Promotional, Web Design

Have you designed your own web site in the past few years? Maybe ten years in the past? I sure have. I have used straight HTML, CSS, and even JQuery. My most recent web site designs did not require any of those although they utilized those technologies and many more. You may be thinking "So how should I begin?" You should start with a Content Management System or publishing platform. The CMS platforms available may depend on your individual web host. I recently switched web hosting to a reseller plan on A2 and I have been quite satisfied. Currently I have two functions on my site which spreads the word on my own business - Link Em Up custom business services. I am also using my web site for blogging…

01Feb 2018 by Slinkwords

Remember Our Service Men and Women Every Day

Featured, Patriotism

[caption id="attachment_1837" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mudcats POW/MIA Dedication[/caption] There’s a table in the front Raised so that it draws attention Reserved for all those missing Still not found or in detention. Set for six of those missing One each, for branches Serving One place for lost Civilians Whom, are felt just as deserving. The table is shaped in the round For the everlasting concern As all of us, hope and pray Someday they all, will return. The tablecloth is bright white To symbolize the purity Of those, answering the call Of their Country, doing their Duty. The single rose, in a vase For the lifeblood of those lost And for those awaiting answers A sad part of Wartime’s cost. The vase, tied with red ribbon A symbol of determination To account…

Month: February 2018