The Frustration Factor

In the world of people who drive us up the wall, Committee Players are among the most frustrating. You do know about Committee Players, don’t you? On the off chance you don’t, in this episode of the Leadership Shop Podcast, you are about to find out all there is to know about these exasperating types.

The podcasting team has a round robin for all the parents among us. The key is to just listen and magically, the quotation that was written just for you will be the one that sticks in your memory tomorrow. You may think none will but nonetheless one will. Listen and experience the magic for yourself.

In a short history of politics, a real historian would conduct extensive research and thoroughly examine original documents and seek out best evidence for everything he or she includes. But since I am definitely not a real historian, I am choosing to construct this history from the comments and observations of a collection of not necessarily qualified pundits who are mostly putting their opinions and biases out there without validation. Actually this isn't all that much of a history. It would probably be better characterized as a loosely connected collection of things said by people who thought at the time that what they had to say was worth the time spent by others to listen. The only thing they have in common is that the pronouncements more or less relate to politics. Let me give you an example that will help you decide what I should call it. …

Once upon a time an eon or so ago, or maybe it was yesterday, I’m sure I myself don’t know, in a far far land a galaxy or two away, or perhaps it was just next door, It’s not for me to say, Three young space beings were enthusiastically playing a game, but unfortunately for our story, it was the game that has no name.

Do you want to play? Don’t be too quick to jump in. You may want to listen to this episode before you commit.

Hey folks, thanks for letting me slip in here again. As you have already heard, the Aliens Amongst Us have nearly completely captured and taken over the Aliens Amongst Us feed. Even so, I have managed to hack back in without the Aliens Amongst Us catching on so far. I was able to eavesdrop on a conversation they were having amongst themselves when they did not know anyone was listening. They have come out into the public and are totally passing as human, or so they think. Please keep this on the quiet since I don't want them to block me out again. For now, just let me share this conversation with you. I will let it stand as is without any further comment.

Life’s little lessons sometimes come to us in the most unexpected ways and at the most unexpected times. Here’s a lesson you may not have learned. It’s an easy one to miss. It will help as you go about making a difference to people who make a difference to you.

Are you ready to make a deal? If so, being a good negotiator is a skill you will find useful when making deals with me and in many other situations. Negotiation skills facilitate your being more effectively assertive, being a better problem solver, and being a better conflict manager. Developing the skills is sometimes tedious and requires a lot of practice. The payoff is both substantial and positive, though.

 

In this episode of the Leadership Shop Podcast, you learn about the preliminary skills you must have to negotiate effectively and successfully. Please listen and prepare for the fun and games.

Are you Nice to yourself? It's not as simple as you might think. In this short Audio Tidbits Podcast, you are asked thirteen questions that may help you answer the "Are you nice to yourself?" question. You matter and how you answer the questions matters.

The Aliens Amongst Us are reporting back to their home planet. As you will hear, they simply used the Aliens Amongst Us feed and transmission facilities without a please or thank you. They are certainly moving in and making themselves to home. The title above says it all when it comes to what they find important enough to report back to their home planet. You can listen for yourself. If I sound a little miffed, you have hit the nail on its head.

This is just a quick post to let you know that it has turned out just as the Aliens Amongst Us said it would. They have captured the Aliens Amongst Us feed and are using it whenever they choose. Please listen and hear for yourself.