Comments for Into a New Groove http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress Inspiration and Information about Personal Effectiveness Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:22:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on The Three O’s of Optimism by admin http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/the-three-os-of-optimism-15#comment-10 admin Mon, 26 May 2008 20:39:17 +0000 http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/the-three-os-of-optimism-15#comment-10 Thank you so much for that comment, Stephanie! It's true that inspiring people can 'fuel' you up with positive energy - and a hopeful perspective! Thank you so much for that comment, Stephanie! It’s true that inspiring people can ‘fuel’ you up with positive energy - and a hopeful perspective!

]]> Comment on The Three O’s of Optimism by Stephanie http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/the-three-os-of-optimism-15#comment-9 Stephanie Sat, 10 May 2008 04:23:43 +0000 http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/the-three-os-of-optimism-15#comment-9 I stay optimistic by surrounding myself with like-minded family, friends and colleauges. Those who fuel me, challenge me to do greater things, champoin for me and inspire me with their actions, like you, Deri! I stay optimistic by surrounding myself with like-minded family, friends and colleauges. Those who fuel me, challenge me to do greater things, champoin for me and inspire me with their actions, like you, Deri!

]]> Comment on Feedback is Information by admin http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/feedback-is-information-16#comment-8 admin Mon, 05 May 2008 15:29:32 +0000 http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/feedback-is-information-16#comment-8 Thank you for that eloquent comment, Benny! I agree that all feedback is a learning opportunity; it's generally not a personal attack by the other person. Thank you for that eloquent comment, Benny! I agree that all feedback is a learning opportunity; it’s generally not a personal attack by the other person.

]]> Comment on Feedback is Information by Benny Greenberg http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/feedback-is-information-16#comment-7 Benny Greenberg Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:39:35 +0000 http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/feedback-is-information-16#comment-7 A Hill-ism Jumped to mind… MOST OF US DON’T MIND BEING TOLD OF OUR FAULTS IF THE CRITIC IS GENEROUS ENOUGH TO MIX IN A FEW OF OUR VIRTUES AS WELL. It’s a normal reaction to defend ourselves and our behavior when someone criticizes us-even if we secretly recognize that what we’re being told is correct. Those who achieve great success in life, however, are those who have learned to set aside their emotions and learn from others, even when the message is unpleasant. If you find yourself being evaluated by someone else, tell yourself that criticism of some aspect of your performance is not a personal attack. Control your emotional reaction and adopt useful ideas even though you may dislike the manner in which the information is delivered. Remember – No one can hurt your feelings without your cooperation! I recently posted a blog that touches on some of these points… It may be of interest to you and to your readers. A Hill-ism Jumped to mind…

MOST OF US DON’T MIND BEING TOLD OF OUR FAULTS IF THE CRITIC IS GENEROUS ENOUGH TO MIX IN A FEW OF OUR VIRTUES AS WELL.

It’s a normal reaction to defend ourselves and our behavior when someone criticizes us-even if we secretly recognize that what we’re being told is correct. Those who achieve great success in life, however, are those who have learned to set aside their emotions and learn from others, even when the message is unpleasant. If you find yourself being evaluated by someone else, tell yourself that criticism of some aspect of your performance is not a personal attack. Control your emotional reaction and adopt useful ideas even though you may dislike the manner in which the information is delivered.

Remember – No one can hurt your feelings without your cooperation!

I recently posted a blog that touches on some of these points… It may be of interest to you and to your readers.

]]> Comment on Four Simple Steps to Personal Resilience by David Zinger http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/four-simple-steps-to-personal-resilience-11#comment-6 David Zinger Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:17:37 +0000 http://www.derilatimer.com/wordpress/?p=11#comment-6 Deri: Way to SNAP to resilience. I hope you press on with blogging. David Deri:
Way to SNAP to resilience. I hope you press on with blogging.
David

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