Here are some of your comments on our recent TNNW articles:
Christine M. West, Go West!!!
Remember to be Humble
"I read Christine's article and it is well written from the heart. I am glad she offered all the GREAT pointers! "
- Margo Ruarch
"Humility seems to have a connotation of weakness today which I do not agree with. Conversely I think it is the greatest display of strength possible. "I have the power to do this, I choose not to and do the opposite and ethical thing because I can and feel obligated to. "It works wonders in relationships, and meeting new people. "I can say from experience strategic advantage has been gained from humility better than any other approach could possibly produce. "The simple, don't bother with what I want, what do you need? With sincerity. "It makes a lot of friends. And sometimes it rubs off on others as well, which is the best result. IMHO. "
- Mike Lee
"Thank you for writing this post. I feel that this is something that many people overlook. When one boasts, one sets him or herself up for another to "call the bluff". Also the individual raises the bar for him or herself before even taking the chance to get a sense of the playing field. I know that promotion and selling often entail strategically positioning an opportunity where the benefit can sometimes appear to be an exaggeration. However, I have seen first hand the power of three simple words: I don't know. The people that can say this and then follow up with questions that demonstrate a desire to learn seem to earn respect from the person that posed the original question. Humility also enables us to hold our cards closer to the vest and make a strategic evaluation regarding when to reveal a certain position. I feel that sometimes, and I have been a victim of this myself, people get very enthusiastic and in their desire to maintain a positive mental attitude oversell or over-hype what they are doing. A vision is a powerful thing, but a person that exercises humility allows others to step inside and experience the vision versus watching from afar. This is something that we have been working to instill as we define our culture at Blackstar. My apologies for the long dissertation, but in all sincerity, thank you for your contribution."
- Karl G. Schlegel III, http://www.blackstargroupllc.com/, mailto:karl@blackstargroupllc.com
Beth Barany, Get Published Now
Getting Published is Easy: 8 Things You Need to Know to Get Published
"If you publish with the top tier publishers like Wiley and the likes they put you through the proposal which includes the establishment of readership and who they are and why would they be interested in what you write. You also have to differentiate your work from others in the same subject that is already published and identify as much competing works and provide differentiation as well. When they are satisfied that there could be readership and your work is different enough from what is already published, then they submit your proposal to 3 experts in the subject for critique and if they concur that your work would interest enough readers then and only then you are issued a contract. I would suggest those starting out to go with one of these top tier publishers to get yourself established before branching out else where. I have published 2 volumes with Wiley and working on the third. It is satisfying to hear from your readers that they appreciate what you wrote and it is indeed a a worthwhile investment to have purchased your book."
- BP Wong
"Beth Barany pointed out some really good items. One thing that is sort of mentioned, but not expanded on, is the "lots of readers." If you intend to be published by any publishing house or even to make money being published on the web, you need to have platform that attracts a lot of readers.
"Publishing companies expect to you already have an audience before they take a chance on you. Many believe that the audience comes second. In reality, it comes first. So, a writer who wants to get a book deal needs to take the time to establish readership. This readership must include repeat readers. What we sometimes forgot in this digital age is that building a following still takes time. It takes less today than ten years ago, but you're still talking about a large time investment. So, you have to allow for time to write as well as to build a following."
- Yvette Scheiber
"Ok, so what if you do have something to say, and you do what to publish?
What are the steps/process."
- Robert Palmer
Douglas, Castle
Don't Conceptualize - Quantify and Comfort
"You would think that this would be intuitive to a trained sales professional, if not, shame on them! It's always great to get a reminder. Often I find that marketers present a lot of product features and benefits, never ask for the order, never share why this benefits the client, and don't relay that they are seeking a partnership vs. a transaction. The difference in strategic selling and transactional selling."
- Bronwyn Morgan
"I quite agree with the conclusion. Presenting facts and creating justification on both the intellectual and business platform, particularly in these difficult times are critical when dealing with clients and audiences. "
- William Downey
"I'm familiar with Douglas Castle's article. Many of my TED friends have been commenting on it. Most all of us have read it. You may be comforted to know that as a CEO, I take personal responsibility for the message.
"It's about the facts. Not the fear.
"See for yourself at http://www.linkedin.com/e/plh/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkbam.com%2Fthinking.html/sSHK/"
- Kevin Burton, CEO, Burton Asset Management, Inc.
Adam J. Kovitz, Because I Can
A World Without Money, Part 2
"As a Start Trek fan, I think it would be great in theory, but doubt humanity is anywhere ready for that!"
- David Bloch
"Wonderful. Courageous question. Intriguing challenge. Questions such as these are in my humble opinion, the ones that will open the way for humanity to find a way into the future. Thank you for your question and the commentary. Very valuable.
"May I humbly offer a perspective?
"Would it be possible for a world to be one where every human lives out her/his purpose by contributing to the betterment of all in it? Would it be possible that when one lives out her/his purpose that one does it to give and not to take? Yes, it is possible just as it is possible for a country to be without an army or police. Imagine it; a world where every human lives out their purpose to bring society to a higher level, contributing what they have with joy and unconditional giving. The farmer produces food and gives it the people who distribute it to those who need it. The industrialist produces goods and gives it to those who need it. The doctor treats people lovingly and joyfully giving her/his services unconditionally. The office worker comes in to work joyfully, knowing she/he is part of a wonderful enterprise bringing happiness and fulfillment to society... Hmmmmmm
"Yes, there will even be beggars who will fulfill an important purpose where the giving needs to be completely unconditional...
"For this to happen, humanity will need to lift its collective consciousness to a much higher level. It is only if Fear Consciousness is in check that such a way of being would be able to survive.
"Today's world is one of Fear Consciousness. It is fear that gives capitalism its impetus. It is fear that is driving society with its laws, civil structures, militaries and governments. It is fear that is creationg the monstrosity that we call civilisation.
"Isn't our way of being today eating us up? Isn't the average human being in urbanised, industrial society exhausted, unerecognised, uncared for and only living to survive. Aren't our children withou purpose in life, most lost in a trance that helps them escape the morbid senselessness of their lives? We give our all to be entertained so we can, at least for a short while, escape the misery of our existence. Observe this around you. Ask questions from people that plumb the depths of their being. At the very least it will encourage people to think about their lives.
"Humanity needs to find the collective courage to confront its fear. Without that, we as a species are doomed to a sure, slow and miserable extinction.
"However, the hope for humanity are those like Rick. The leaders who have the courage to question the status quo, to look at other ways of being, doing and having. We must be grateful as a species for those of our members who are Great Leaders for they will be the arrowhead toward a more fulfilling, richer and joyous existence.
"I trust this perspective helps open up new paradigms of thought.
"Thank you, Humbly yours, Sonny Navaratnam, http://www.great-leadership.com/ http://www.awakenwisdom.com/ "
"Michael Moore has no idea what he's talking about. Capitalism has not failed, for heaven's sake. It is by far the most effective and efficient means of distributing resources in any society. It can be rough and brutal at times, but since you're posting this to LinkedIn I'll assume you're sitting somewhere where you benefit from electricity.
"How exactly does Mr. Moore (or you, for that matter) propose to solve the challenge of, say...electrical power generation? Currently, we need elaborate and sophisticated electrical transmission lines, buildings and equipment to generate and distribute electricity. Do you propose "swapping services" with all of the employees of your local electrical company? What if they don't need your services? How much social media consulting do you plan to do to keep your lights on? Food in your (electrical) fridge? Clean clothes from your (electrical) washing machine?
"Are the line workers going to go through their detailed, highly technical training in order to trade social media services with you? How do you propose they get their food, clothes, gas, etc? "The fact that we live in a highly sophisticated society, brought about solely by the power of the capitalistic free market...allows both you and me to make a living offering services that in anything other than the highly developed First World would be considered ludicrous.
"People in the Second and Third world spend far more of their time and effort just providing the very basics for their families. Highly sophisticated societies (capitalistic, by the way) are able to afford the incredible degree of specialization provided by the efficiency of the free market.
"Money is just paper. It's a medium of exchange. It only has value because you and I agree that it has a common value. We agree that a certain piece of paper with George Washington's picture on it can be exchanged for certain items. It's far more convenient to carry a wallet of pieces of paper (or a piece of plastic that in essence represents those pieces of paper) than a truck load of pigs, bushels of corn, bolts of fabric, or any other commodity.
"Is Micheal Moore taking all of his movie profits (past, present or future) in pigs, sheep or anything else? Is he letting people in for free? Why is he seeking publicity from the very system he purports to denounce? "Seems to me capitalism is working *just* fine for 'ole Michael ~ Michael Moore has no idea what he's talking about. Capitalism has not failed, for heaven's sake. It is by far the most effective and efficient means of distributing resources in any society. It can be rough and brutal at times, but since you're posting this to LinkedIn I'll assume you're sitting somewhere where you benefit from electricity.
"How exactly does Mr. Moore (or you, for that matter) propose to solve the challenge of, say...electrical power generation? Currently, we need elaborate and sophisticated electrical transmission lines, buildings and equipment to generate and distribute electricity. Do you propose "swapping services" with all of the employees of your local electrical company? What if they don't need your services? How much social media consulting do you plan to do to keep your lights on? Food in your (electrical) fridge? Clean clothes from your (electrical) washing machine?
"Are the line workers going to go through their detailed, highly technical training in order to trade social media services with you? How do you propose they get their food, clothes, gas, etc? "The fact that we live in a highly sophisticated society, brought about solely by the power of the capitalistic free market...allows both you and me to make a living offering services that in anything other than the highly developed First World would be considered ludicrous.
"People in the Second and Third world spend far more of their time and effort just providing the very basics for their families. Highly sophisticated societies (capitalistic, by the way) are able to afford the incredible degree of specialization provided by the efficiency of the free market.
"Money is just paper. It's a medium of exchange. It only has value because you and I agree that it has a common value. We agree that a certain piece of paper with George Washington's picture on it can be exchanged for certain items. It's far more convenient to carry a wallet of pieces of paper (or a piece of plastic that in essence represents those pieces of paper) than a truck load of pigs, bushels of corn, bolts of fabric, or any other commodity.
"Is Micheal Moore taking all of his movie profits (past, present or future) in pigs, sheep or anything else? Is he letting people in for free? Why is he seeking publicity from the very system he purports to denounce?
"Seems to me capitalism is working *just* fine for 'ole Michael ~ "
- Jane Neumiller-Bustad
"Sounds good to me. Now, if only the bank that holds the mortgage on my home will sign on."
- Mark Solomon
"Whoa...what that guy wrote is so far from the answer it is somewhat painful. Money causes a lot of woe, but he is basically suggesting communism in its purest form and I can't even begin to describe or envision the corruption that would take place in such a system...you think what we have now is bad? Just wait...from each according to their ability, to each according to their need (Karl Marx) - the calling card of someone who wants to control you. "You could fully expect every capable person to run from this system and leave everyone else squabbling over scarce resources because there would be no tangible incentive to produce...anything. "Bartering, fantastic. that is exchange in value between free individuals. that in of itself is a capitalistic economy, the exercise merely substitutes a tangible good for the representation of such (money). Has corporate greed seen a new low? Certainly. But he is essentially suggesting that everyone work hard and the government will take care of you. That is a system absolutely doomed for failure. "But, as a thought experiment, interesting enough. "
- Eric Williams
"This idea is so full of impossibilities it's not worth considering even if we can. Moore is just another capitalist that got rich saying people shouldn't get rich. "
- Allan Elder, Instructor at University of California, Irvine and Owner, No Limits Leadership, Inc.
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