It's about people

A few months ago, I got to be part of a group of Major corporations c-level executives planning retreat. We were placed in groups of 7 to 8 people and asked to solve this question:
"What can Corporations and executives do to restore confidence and trust with consumers and the public?"

The answers remarkably all represented this theme:
Treat people with respect again. Treat them with their interest in mind and not just our (company) own short term self interests. An example is to put "people" on the phone again--not mechanized voices and a 100 choices and speak understandably and have freedom to think and decide -off script. The second solution was to start by restoring respect to your own employees-they see when greed is at work -decisions are short term and if the investments are in durability of people or deniable plausability for selfish, shortsighted actions.

Furthermore, I add that it starts with us. We know when the "emperor has no clothes" and we need the courage of conviction to start admitting and declaring when "that' not right"--moreover--do what's right to make it right.

Don't know what's right?--stay tuned

Where are people skills headed?

Do you agree that there is a rising deficit of people skills? It starts with courtesy and respect and evolves to the understanding that we benefit most by helping others benefit.

So many people are openly selfish, rude or maybe (as I prefer to think) just unaware of people and consideration for others around them.

This site will focus on the interaction of people and the skills to best exude as we live, leisure, learn, and apply our skills at work.

Step one & two:
1. do not react right away, attempt empathy
2. just smile

The best arrives when relaxed

Okay, again and again it is better to relax.
Sports performance is more flexible and faster.
Decisions are clearer and more succinct.
You are recieved by others better ( nobody like to watch a nervous performer or interview)
But it is natural to be a little nervous and improves performance or at least prevents getting too relaxed.

Only practice and internal evaluation will teach you awareness and right adjustments for you.

Really, What are they thinking?

Managers, Executives, Politicians. Too many of them are not thinking before they speak. Does everybody think we don't remember earlier stuff they said? Am I the only one who discredits people who change position with every latest development? Take a stand people. Be a leader,

Decision by committee stinks without a person who takes responsibility. How do we restore the admirableness of noble leadership and deciaion making in a world where "ninnies" are listened to more that credible people.

Blog replies so we can all be assured again thatthere is still strength in America.