PEOPLE ALWAYS THINK A GOOD BOSS ONLY MAKES DECISIONS
That’s not the case. The best bosses gather the best information to help them make the best decisions. People usually know what’s right & wrong with the places where they work. More often a good boss helps them validate what they instinctively know—or not. To do that the people must trust the boss to make good, wise use of their answers & input. How? By asking them good questions, then better questions. Only then, make decisions in which the people have input and ownership.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/to-be-a-better-leader-ask-better-questions-11557426294
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PEGGY NOONAN IS A VERY ASTUTE OBSERVER...READ & HEED
Peggy Noonan gets it right! She usually does. Read on, click on the link.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/overthrow-the-prince-of-facebook-11559862145
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BIG DATA IS IN BIG TROUBLE—why?
In a word, privacy violations, big, flagrant ones, revealing way too much info derived from users private data. Do you know what GDPR stands for? Look it up! It’s law in Europe and spreading fast in the USA. Penalties for violators are huge—Billions of dollars (or Euros). Google, Facebook, amazon & others who rely on their big data could be in big trouble!
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QUID PRO QOU
Here’s an idea for a rule change in basketball & football & hockey that will help eliminate a lot of the rough, dirty play:
If a foul/penalty results in the opposing player being injured and unable to play, ...then the opposing player in a comparable* position (and importance) must also leave the game. Only if or when the injured player can return is the opposing player allowed to return.
* matching position on depth chart or lineup
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LEADERSHIP MEANS BEING DECISIVE AND SETTING PRIORITIES...doesn’t it?
Democratic Party now has over 20 prospective presidential candidates. And they’ll leave it to primary voters to sort out who’s best to lead!
“When everybody is leading, nobody is leading!”
If choosing priorities is a key role of the president, the Democratic Party sure seems to have trouble deciding & choosing who should lead it!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democratic-national-committee-names-20-candidates-for-first-debates-11560462288
Will primaries be “circular firing squads” or just be a contest of who can vilify president Trump the most outrageously.
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WHATS WRONG WITH THIS BUSINESS MODEL?
UBER News item from WSJ:
“In last month’s IPO, Mr. Khosrowshahi and his executives sought to take the attention off Uber’s losses—which totaled about $1 billion in the first quarter—and instead tout the company’s long-term future as a platform for all-things in transportation. “
“Instead, Uber’s red ink became a big focus among investors, as the company reported the biggest-ever loss—$3.8 billion—by a U.S. startup in the 12 months before going public, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.”
Wow...who are the biggest fools? The management — or lenders —or investors?
I voted against that incompetent, lying, insincere, narcissistic, double-talking, socialist hypocrite And fiscally irresponsible moron who spent eight years in the White House trying to destroy our Military, our Homeland Security Department, our Treasury Department, our Justice Department, and turn our wonderful country into a Muslim loving, socialist shit hole like the one he came from, and I don't mean Hawaii!
Regards, Clint
Make My Day – Forward it
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers and sons & daughters of fathers. Love and appreciate fathers (& mother’s). They are our greatest treasure in life!
John
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PEGGY NOONAN IS A VERY ASTUTE OBSERVER...READ & HEED
Peggy Noonan gets it right! She usually does. Read on, click on the link.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/overthrow-the-prince-of-facebook-11559862145
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BIG DATA IS IN BIG TROUBLE—why?
In a word, privacy violations, big, flagrant ones, revealing way too much info derived from users private data. Do you know what GDPR stands for? Look it up! It’s law in Europe and spreading fast in the USA. Penalties for violators are huge—Billions of dollars (or Euros). Google, Facebook, amazon & others who rely on their big data could be in big trouble!
======================
QUID PRO QOU
Here’s an idea for a rule change in basketball & football & hockey that will help eliminate a lot of the rough, dirty play:
If a foul/penalty results in the opposing player being injured and unable to play, ...then the opposing player in a comparable* position (and importance) must also leave the game. Only if or when the injured player can return is the opposing player allowed to return.
* matching position on depth chart or lineup
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LEADERSHIP MEANS BEING DECISIVE AND SETTING PRIORITIES...doesn’t it?
Democratic Party now has over 20 prospective presidential candidates. And they’ll leave it to primary voters to sort out who’s best to lead!
“When everybody is leading, nobody is leading!”
If choosing priorities is a key role of the president, the Democratic Party sure seems to have trouble deciding & choosing who should lead it!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democratic-national-committee-names-20-candidates-for-first-debates-11560462288
Will primaries be “circular firing squads” or just be a contest of who can vilify president Trump the most outrageously.
======================
WHATS WRONG WITH THIS BUSINESS MODEL?
UBER News item from WSJ:
“In last month’s IPO, Mr. Khosrowshahi and his executives sought to take the attention off Uber’s losses—which totaled about $1 billion in the first quarter—and instead tout the company’s long-term future as a platform for all-things in transportation. “
“Instead, Uber’s red ink became a big focus among investors, as the company reported the biggest-ever loss—$3.8 billion—by a U.S. startup in the 12 months before going public, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.”
Wow...who are the biggest fools? The management — or lenders —or investors?
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Preparing to Say Goodbye
A Fathers Day tribute to the person who entertained us all, helped build Pebble Beach Golf Course (where the US Open is being played as I write this .... and to a guy who played characters and behaved like a man who stood by his convictions & didn’t take crap from anybody! (I don’t know if Clint actually wrote this all, but he may have. It is inline with his political philosophy.)
My Twilight Years at 88
If you realize each day is a gift, you may be near my age.
As I enjoy my twilight years, I am often struck by the inevitability that the party must end. There will come a clear, cold morning when there isn't any "more."
No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat.
It seems to me that one of the important things to do before that morning comes, is to let everyone of your family and friends know that you care for them by finding simple ways to let them know your heartfelt beliefs and the guiding principles of your life so they can always say, "He was my friend, and I know where he stood."
So, just in case I'm gone tomorrow, please know this:
A Fathers Day tribute to the person who entertained us all, helped build Pebble Beach Golf Course (where the US Open is being played as I write this .... and to a guy who played characters and behaved like a man who stood by his convictions & didn’t take crap from anybody! (I don’t know if Clint actually wrote this all, but he may have. It is inline with his political philosophy.)
My Twilight Years at 88
If you realize each day is a gift, you may be near my age.
As I enjoy my twilight years, I am often struck by the inevitability that the party must end. There will come a clear, cold morning when there isn't any "more."
No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat.
It seems to me that one of the important things to do before that morning comes, is to let everyone of your family and friends know that you care for them by finding simple ways to let them know your heartfelt beliefs and the guiding principles of your life so they can always say, "He was my friend, and I know where he stood."
So, just in case I'm gone tomorrow, please know this:
I voted against that incompetent, lying, insincere, narcissistic, double-talking, socialist hypocrite And fiscally irresponsible moron who spent eight years in the White House trying to destroy our Military, our Homeland Security Department, our Treasury Department, our Justice Department, and turn our wonderful country into a Muslim loving, socialist shit hole like the one he came from, and I don't mean Hawaii!
Regards, Clint
Make My Day – Forward it
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Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers and sons & daughters of fathers. Love and appreciate fathers (& mother’s). They are our greatest treasure in life!
John
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