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Comment on Culture Dump: 11/21/08 by TEJ

TEJ — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:17:10 +0000

I’ve emailed a good friend that works at Toyota to get something done about these commercials. And did you just like Eli Stone because of Katie Holmes? Don’t lie…

Comment on Essentials of Leadership: Patience + Communication by gml4

gml4 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:53:23 +0000

Whenever I’m in a position of leadership (parent, teacher, camp counselor, LFFL commissioner) I _always_ separate myself from the tough situations. I separate my professional self, from my emotions and personal issues to deal with the problem. This keeps me level headed. If I get emotional, I’m pretty much worthless.

I sometimes envy those that do get emotional when dealing with a student effectively. But whenever I try to “lower the boom”, the results usually are unsatisfactory.

Comment on An Unusual Audiobook Review by Audiobooks Australia » Blog Archive » An Unusual Audiobook Review – Scott Johns

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:39:33 +0000

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Comment on The Crossword Puzzle of People Leadership by gml4

gml4 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:02:59 +0000

Also, later on:

3: If the decision ends up being correct, give the credit to the team, including those who dissented. It’s good for the soul.

4: Take everyone out for ice cream (no matter what happened) This is also good for the soul.

Comment on McCain 2008 Was Disappointing by Scott

Scott — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:41:23 +0000

Here's an interesting perspective from Harvard Business Publishing.

Comment on Culture Dump: 11/7/08 by gml4

gml4 — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:25:37 +0000

Well Scott… I’m frankly disappointed with your twitter output so far. It’s hard going for more than a couple hours without knowing what’s going on with you. Then you hardly say anything about quantum physics or music…. I mean, what the heck?

So I already shared these thoughts with Kevin Bacon I’m afraid, so I doubt he’ll be coming by anytime soon….

Comment on Culture Dump: 11/7/08 by TEJ

TEJ — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:43:50 +0000

I visited the beautiful state of Alaska in August (pre-Palin unfortunately). And between taking in breathtaking sights, I talked to some people in Alaska about their views on the political scandals that seem to pop up weekly. All I got was disgust and embarrassment – and based on that I’m shocked that Ted Stevens is actually running, much less in the running.

Comment on McCain 2008 Was Disappointing by TEJ

TEJ — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:38:12 +0000

My thoughts of running for CA office died with the passing of Prop 8, it sickens me. So no worries, you won’t need to attend any of my rallies.

Now GMLIV, that’s a candidate I could get behind…

Comment on McCain 2008 Was Disappointing by Scott

Scott — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:51:24 +0000

My friend gml4 is right when he says that McCain didn’t have a chance while in the party of Bush 43. Totally agree.

I think it could have been much closer, however. And I don’t think McCain needed to “attack” in order to energize the base…that’s what he brought in Palin to do. If she had launched some informed rhetoric against Obama/Biden, with her crowds and appeal…much much closer. She proved herself incapable of that, IMHO.

When I chose a candidate to back, I put all my weight on the strength of their ideas, and just about none on the rhetoric. I’ll never attend a political rally unless a relative or close friend needs me. I understand the need for them (less and less, though, in the 21st century), but they’re not how you’re going to win my vote.

Not for nothing, fair readers, but GML4 ( http://linkert.name/blog ) is a well-spoken lefty and one of Minnesota’s finest “Fantasy Politicians”.

Comment on McCain 2008 Was Disappointing by gml4

gml4 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:07:17 +0000

McCain lost because he was the Republican candidate.

’nuff said.

Ok, well, if you want to see my whole reaction, go to my blog…

http://linkert.name/blog/2008/11/politics.html