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Comment on BP and the Curse of Certainty by Robert Cramer

Robert Cramer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:02:55 +0000

It’s about time solid empiricism is linked with sound business practices. Maybe we can get away from all of the “old wives tales” and “traditional beliefs” about business and management.

Comment on Fear in the Workplace by New Brain For Business Institute » Trust in the Workplace

New Brain For Business Institute » Trust in the Workplace — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:55:52 +0000

[...] the workplace, safety is reduced in many, many ways (see our video, Fear in the Workplace). Some actions you can take to increase safety include helping people understand what is important [...]

Comment on Fear in the Workplace by Chuck Wallace

Chuck Wallace — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:24:38 +0000

Great point! Dr. Deming had urged American business to “drive out fear” years ago. I guess he had intuited what science now is demonstrating. I wonder what other things leaders can do to reduce fear in the workplace? The carrot and the stick have been around for a long time! Yet people can only “volunteer” their absolute best!

Comment on My Story Is Right – And Yours Isn’t! by Elta

Elta — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:50:30 +0000

Thank you for this great article.
The difficult part is to challenge our own feeling of rightness -as it takes courage “to move from certainty to tentativeness”… until we learn to change the language!

Comment on Fear in the Workplace by P.A. Burrows

P.A. Burrows — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:34:39 +0000

I think this video is terrific. The use of consequential language instead of confrontational is the key. The results would show in performance output. Thank you for the stimulus.

Comment on Balancing Your Personal Emotional Bank Accounts by New Brain For Business Institute » Marentette and Trafton Speak to OD in LA Group

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:11:06 +0000

[...] Make a lot of deposits into people’s emotional bank accounts. [...]

Comment on Change is Hard - The Power of Personal Momentum by admin

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:44:37 +0000

@Mark Phair

Hi Mark, Try it here if you still can’t see the video: http://www.youtube.com/user/NewBrainforBusiness

Thanks!

Comment on Change is Hard - The Power of Personal Momentum by Mark Phair

Mark Phair — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:35:47 +0000

The video was not available for viewing.

I am going to buy your book today! I really enjoy the blogs!

Comment on Change is Hard - The Power of Personal Momentum by Laura Huusko

Laura Huusko — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:59:17 +0000

Great video. Build momentum for change by being intentional, patient, and persistent. I can’t wait to hear more!

Comment on Change is Hard - The Power of Personal Momentum by Pam Duys

Pam Duys — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:22:30 +0000

Rich Trafton doesn’t fool around. He can see through your excuses, explains the root of the real problem, and makes suggestions on how to implement the changes to face today’s business challenges. His personal coaching has helped me turn off my old brain thinking and has challenged me to think about better ways that will turn in more constructive habits in today’s business environment. Stay tuned as Rich and Diane have many more powerful messages to present in their book and in person.