A Cup of Tea With Gail
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When we have finished chatting,
I hope you will feel more informed,
but most of all, refreshed!
April 2006
Food For Thought......
"Leadership Principles and a Test"
I recently came across an article that inspired and tested my leadership abilities. I will share with you the leadership principles, as well as give you a test at the end. Enjoy!
Leadership Principles
• The best players are in the game as much as possible. They don’t want to warm the bench or watch the game from the stands. They want to be in the game.
• The great players shoot when they have the ball. If they have the ball and can make the shot…they don’t hesitate to shoot it.
• When you look at the best players, you can see the confidence on their faces and in their body movements. This confidence helps the ball to go into the hoop when they shoot.
• The great players realize that you have to be on the court to play. They are willing to get out there, get dirty, and sweat for the whole game (both halves at about 20 minutes each).
• The best players shoot often and recover quickly when they miss shots.
• The best players want to win. They aren’t just playing because they have nothing better to do. They want to win!
• The best shooters aren’t just shooting aimlessly. They are sizing up the best shots and passing when they feel that someone else on the team has a better chance of making the shot.
• They listen to the coach and recognize that he/she is a partner in their success.
• Each player has a role on the team. They delegate roles and decide what it will take to win the game before they start.
• The teams play until the last second. They will foul, shoot, and do whatever it takes in an effort to win. They will not give up until the time runs out on the clock.
• While the game is going on, they fully engage themselves in playing the game. They don’t have one foot on the bench and the other foot on the court. They have both feet on the court and they run back and forth – excluding time outs and half time – for the full 40 minutes on a court that is 94 feet by 50 feet.
• To withstand the physical challenges of the game, the best players have a workout plan that keeps them in shape mentally and physically.
You might be asking how this applies to you and I, and I am glad you asked that question. It is time for us to ask ourselves if we are playing the game as if we are looking to win the Final Four, or if we are just playing the game of life recklessly to get by.
With the things that you want most in your life, can you honestly say that you are fully on the court and in the game? Are you taking the shots when you have the opportunity, or are you waiting until you get closer to the basket? Are you hoping that you will have a better shot? The truth is, no shot is guaranteed to go in. We have a much better chance of making the shots we actually take. If we don’t shoot, we can’t make it. I always use my life as a testimony because I really want to be vulnerable so that you and I can both make the shot. As I looked over theses questions, I realized that it is time for me to take more shots.
I created the following quiz to gauge your readiness to reach the Final Four in your life. Are you experiencing a personal March Madness? Decide what the ball or game is a metaphor for in your life before you take the quiz (e.g., your career, your relationship, a new relationship, entrepreneurialism, your weight, or whatever it is you need to SLAM DUNK). Rate each item using a scale of one to ten with one being the lowest score and ten being the highest.
Rate from 1 to 10 March Madness Quiz (1 being least and 10 being highest)
I am in the game as much as possible. (Examples: If you are in sales, you are knocking on every door you see. If you want to be in a relationship, you are putting yourself in the places where this will be most successful.)
I am looking for opportunities (new ideas, new clients, new relationships, etc.) whenever possible.
I exude confidence in my face and in my other nonverbal behavior.
I am getting out there, getting dirty, and sweating to reach my goal.
I am shooting the ball often and recovering quickly when things don’t go my way.
I am totally focused on being successful at _________ (fill in the blank)
I have a clear plan of attack and execute.
I often delegate to others.
I have a success coach or accountability partner who helps me focus.
I know my roles and responsibilities.
I am totally engaged with __________ for a specific amount of time daily.
I have both feet in the game and believe that my success is possible.
I physically exercise.
I exercise my mind through reading/ listening that empowers me.
I exercise my soul.
I view obstacles as opportunities and I quickly develop a new plan when my old plan is not working.
130- 160 Congrats! You are in the game! You are making some really difficult shots. You continue shooting and passing as needed. You know that you are true contender for the championship. You are a real champion of choice. You make the choices that others only dream about. It isn’t easy and congrats on doing it. You get the chances to sweet taste of success! High five!
81-129: You are on the court. You get to play, but you aren’t a starter, yet. Brainstorm ways you can become the starter. Imagine what it would be like if you consistently played in the game. How would your life be different? What are you going to do about it?
Below 80 – You are not on the court. Get in the game! You are guaranteed to miss the shots you don’t try. It’s time for a full court press. • Decide what you want and go after it. • Create a Plan • Follow through • Become a life- long learner. Read/listen to success strategies that will help you reach your goal. • Create a support system and eliminate toxic people from your life!
Dr. Cherry A. Collier, is the Chief Empowerment Officer, CEO of The Fruits of Labor, Inc. a global training and development firm specializing in maximizing human performance and organizational effectiveness. She has a solid and comprehensive educational background, along with a diverse career beginning as an educator and human performance improvement consultant, and later successfully transitioning into large-scale organizational change management and performance coaching programs for Fortune 500 corporations and major institutions including The Coca Cola Company, Lucent Technologies, Russell Corporation and Auburn University. Dr. Cherry is a dynamic leader and success coach offering over 15 years of expertise in the design and execution of proactive business process reengineering, employee development and productivity improvement initiatives. Dr. Cherry created team building interventions for many of her clients and led the change management and implementation strategies sensitive to and supportive of the corporate downsizing and right-sizing processes. http://www.attitudemagic.com
I recently came across an article that inspired and tested my leadership abilities. I will share with you the leadership principles, as well as give you a test at the end. Enjoy!
Leadership Principles
• The best players are in the game as much as possible. They don’t want to warm the bench or watch the game from the stands. They want to be in the game.
• The great players shoot when they have the ball. If they have the ball and can make the shot…they don’t hesitate to shoot it.
• When you look at the best players, you can see the confidence on their faces and in their body movements. This confidence helps the ball to go into the hoop when they shoot.
• The great players realize that you have to be on the court to play. They are willing to get out there, get dirty, and sweat for the whole game (both halves at about 20 minutes each).
• The best players shoot often and recover quickly when they miss shots.
• The best players want to win. They aren’t just playing because they have nothing better to do. They want to win!
• The best shooters aren’t just shooting aimlessly. They are sizing up the best shots and passing when they feel that someone else on the team has a better chance of making the shot.
• They listen to the coach and recognize that he/she is a partner in their success.
• Each player has a role on the team. They delegate roles and decide what it will take to win the game before they start.
• The teams play until the last second. They will foul, shoot, and do whatever it takes in an effort to win. They will not give up until the time runs out on the clock.
• While the game is going on, they fully engage themselves in playing the game. They don’t have one foot on the bench and the other foot on the court. They have both feet on the court and they run back and forth – excluding time outs and half time – for the full 40 minutes on a court that is 94 feet by 50 feet.
• To withstand the physical challenges of the game, the best players have a workout plan that keeps them in shape mentally and physically.
You might be asking how this applies to you and I, and I am glad you asked that question. It is time for us to ask ourselves if we are playing the game as if we are looking to win the Final Four, or if we are just playing the game of life recklessly to get by.
With the things that you want most in your life, can you honestly say that you are fully on the court and in the game? Are you taking the shots when you have the opportunity, or are you waiting until you get closer to the basket? Are you hoping that you will have a better shot? The truth is, no shot is guaranteed to go in. We have a much better chance of making the shots we actually take. If we don’t shoot, we can’t make it. I always use my life as a testimony because I really want to be vulnerable so that you and I can both make the shot. As I looked over theses questions, I realized that it is time for me to take more shots.
I created the following quiz to gauge your readiness to reach the Final Four in your life. Are you experiencing a personal March Madness? Decide what the ball or game is a metaphor for in your life before you take the quiz (e.g., your career, your relationship, a new relationship, entrepreneurialism, your weight, or whatever it is you need to SLAM DUNK). Rate each item using a scale of one to ten with one being the lowest score and ten being the highest.
Rate from 1 to 10 March Madness Quiz (1 being least and 10 being highest)
I am in the game as much as possible. (Examples: If you are in sales, you are knocking on every door you see. If you want to be in a relationship, you are putting yourself in the places where this will be most successful.)
I am looking for opportunities (new ideas, new clients, new relationships, etc.) whenever possible.
I exude confidence in my face and in my other nonverbal behavior.
I am getting out there, getting dirty, and sweating to reach my goal.
I am shooting the ball often and recovering quickly when things don’t go my way.
I am totally focused on being successful at _________ (fill in the blank)
I have a clear plan of attack and execute.
I often delegate to others.
I have a success coach or accountability partner who helps me focus.
I know my roles and responsibilities.
I am totally engaged with __________ for a specific amount of time daily.
I have both feet in the game and believe that my success is possible.
I physically exercise.
I exercise my mind through reading/ listening that empowers me.
I exercise my soul.
I view obstacles as opportunities and I quickly develop a new plan when my old plan is not working.
130- 160 Congrats! You are in the game! You are making some really difficult shots. You continue shooting and passing as needed. You know that you are true contender for the championship. You are a real champion of choice. You make the choices that others only dream about. It isn’t easy and congrats on doing it. You get the chances to sweet taste of success! High five!
81-129: You are on the court. You get to play, but you aren’t a starter, yet. Brainstorm ways you can become the starter. Imagine what it would be like if you consistently played in the game. How would your life be different? What are you going to do about it?
Below 80 – You are not on the court. Get in the game! You are guaranteed to miss the shots you don’t try. It’s time for a full court press. • Decide what you want and go after it. • Create a Plan • Follow through • Become a life- long learner. Read/listen to success strategies that will help you reach your goal. • Create a support system and eliminate toxic people from your life!
Dr. Cherry A. Collier, is the Chief Empowerment Officer, CEO of The Fruits of Labor, Inc. a global training and development firm specializing in maximizing human performance and organizational effectiveness. She has a solid and comprehensive educational background, along with a diverse career beginning as an educator and human performance improvement consultant, and later successfully transitioning into large-scale organizational change management and performance coaching programs for Fortune 500 corporations and major institutions including The Coca Cola Company, Lucent Technologies, Russell Corporation and Auburn University. Dr. Cherry is a dynamic leader and success coach offering over 15 years of expertise in the design and execution of proactive business process reengineering, employee development and productivity improvement initiatives. Dr. Cherry created team building interventions for many of her clients and led the change management and implementation strategies sensitive to and supportive of the corporate downsizing and right-sizing processes. http://www.attitudemagic.com
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Scented Mia Melts are a great way to add fragrance to your home or office effortlessly. Fragrancing of this type is amazingly powerful, as the scented wax is melted form the bottom and diffused from the wax bowl.
Scent-Simmer Pots
Not pictured yet, but are available for ordering. Now you can fragrance your home, office or dorm with our Scent-simmer Pot. Great scents without the flame makes "sense" for anyone who is not allowed to burn in their office or dorm and for those tat home who want fragrance without the flame, the Scent-Simmer Pot is a great idea!
Just put in your Mia Melts and turn the switch. A 40-2att light bulb (included) is all it takes. Generous bowl can accommodatemultiple fragrances. (Make your own mix of Mia Melt scents. ) Handle and spout makes it easy to pour out spent wax.
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Contact me for a FREE catalog of all of our wonderful products.
Put FREE CATALOG in the Subject line and send me your name and mailing address.
Request it now.
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3 Cups tri-color spiral pasta, cooked
2 Celery ribs, diced
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup diced green peppers
1 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
3/4 Cup brown sugar
1 T Cider Vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 Cup Salted cashew halves
Instructions:
In a large bowl, toss turkey pasta, celery, onion, green pepper. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and lemon juice; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving stir in cashews.
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