Tanaka in Three

I'm sorry revisited 19.04.2021 2:54 ↓

I’m sorry, I’m going to revisit a blog I did 1 year ago. What reminded me of the blog was the TV show, Ted Lasso.

win the inner game to win the outer game 12.04.2021 2:48 ↓

You want to win the inner game, go play with your kids or grandkids and learn from the Masters of learning.

Sharing 05.04.2021 2:48 ↓

Sharing is good unless it’s a food photo.

Perfectionism 29.03.2021 2:58 ↓

Perfectionism is not so bad, unless it’s on autopilot

360 feedback is good, but not enough 22.03.2021 3:08 ↓

The 360 feedback is system is good, but not enough for change.

Peter Principle 15.03.2021 2:58 ↓

The Peter Principle: People rise to their level of incompetence and tend to stay there.

Get out of my yard 08.03.2021 2:48 ↓

Now that I’m up in the years, and can hear myself yelling at Whatsapp, “Get out of my yard”. Or in this case “get out of my phone, pad and computer!”

Don't just set goals, clarify expectations 01.03.2021 2:48 ↓

Why don’t employees just do what I need them to do? This is a common frustration across many managers.

Time poverty 22.02.2021 2:54 ↓

Many of us feel as if we have no control over our schedule. We have too many things to do and not enough time to do them. We are time impoverished.

Gripe vs gratitude 16.02.2021 2:48 ↓

Griping can lead our minds astray.

Down and out, no just down 08.02.2021 2:48 ↓

When we try to develop new habits like getting on a diet or an exercise regimen we tend to take an “out” approach. Instead, we should take the “down” approach.

Get in line 01.02.2021 3:07 ↓

To influence, convert or convince anyone to anything, you must “get in line.”

A haircut with Victoria 25.01.2021 2:48 ↓

I rushed over to a local shop to get a haircut. Typically I would expect my stylist to have an “I’m only here because I need a job” attitude. But in this case, Victoria was quite engaging. What was different? She seemed to be enjoying herself.

I can't get that song out of my head 18.01.2021 2:48 ↓

Have you ever had a song, especially a stupid one enter your brain and you just couldn’t get it out of your head?

Creativity takes time 11.01.2021 2:48 ↓

Creativity like all the best things in life, often takes work. -Malcomb Gladwell

Fad diets revisited 04.01.2021 2:48 ↓

On Feb 11, 2020, I published a podcast, “Do fad diets work. They do but hold on.” At the end I said I would update you on the results of my intermittent fasting that I started on Jan 1st.

Being an entrepreneur is not for everyone 28.12.2020 2:48 ↓

It’s amazing how many people I meet who want to do what I do. Be their own person. Make their own hours. But let me tell you, it’s not for everyone.

Happiness is a learned skill 21.12.2020 2:48 ↓

Happiness is a learned skill. Don’t hope to be lucky, choose to be happy

Emotional contagion 14.12.2020 2:48 ↓

Contagion is on everyone’s minds these days. Dr. Laurie Santos in the Happiness Lab, explains the power of emotional contagion and how it effects an organization.

Curiosity killed the cat 07.12.2020 3:06 ↓

There is a famous western saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” In truth it’s more like “curiosity builds the leader.”

The 3 minute rule 30.11.2020 3:09 ↓

Here’s another rule for the number 3. The 3 minute rule: an effective sales pitch needs to presented in less than 3 minutes.

I need to get more out of my job 23.11.2020 3:02 ↓

You spend the most time of your life on your job. The only other high hour activity is sleep (at least for most of you). Therefore, shouldn’t you enjoy what you’re doing? At least not dread it.

Anonymity 16.11.2020 2:48 ↓

Anonymity in social media may be good. It allows people to freely express their views without repercussion. However, in relationships, anonymity is deficient.

We hate each other more 09.11.2020 2:48 ↓

I’m sitting here in the US watching the disturbing presidential election. However, what is more disturbing is how we treat each other.

Silence is golden 03.11.2020 3:01 ↓

Silence is Golden, the power of pause. Learn to not only being comfortable with silence, learn to embrace it.