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In Every Human Interaction…
26 Sep 2023

In Every Human Interaction…

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

In every human interaction, one person is training another how to behave. The question is: Do you want to be the trainer or trainee? Almost everyone opts to be the trainer…until they learn what that entails. Choosing to be the … Continued

behavior modification, confidence, human behavior, human interaction, leadership, training
Beware Presumptions
19 Sep 2023

Beware Presumptions

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

While presumptions can simplify life, beware! They are equally likely to produce unintended results. Background I was helping a friend develop a marketing message. I offered a number of suggestions based on what I presumed to be the interests of … Continued

confidence, presumptions, unintended consequences, unintended results
Tempering Extremism
12 Sep 2023

Tempering Extremism

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Scott Simon, Weekend Edition Saturday (opens in a new link), in his interview of Governor Spencer Cox, R-Utah, asked the governor what can be done to temper the extremism that’s so prevalent today. The governor said that both the traditional … Continued

confidence, extremism, preventing violence, tempering extremism
Give Them Time
5 Sep 2023

Give Them Time

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

Early in my career with a national CPA firm I was advised to make my point then “give them time” to reflect on it. As is the case of many youthful endeavors, we tend to push too hard in an … Continued

confidence, give them time, persuasion
Disagreeing Isn’t The Problem
29 Aug 2023

Disagreeing Isn’t The Problem

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

It’s not disagreeing that’s the problem, it’s how we disagree. Disagreement is healthy. From disagreement we get varying perspectives that lead to deeper insights and, ultimately, better choices. Given these potential benefits we should express our views when we disagree … Continued

conflict, conflict avoidance, disagreeing, disagreement
Motion And Purpose
22 Aug 2023

Motion And Purpose

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

“Luther had gotten so sucked up, so turned around by the simple need to move—anywhere, anytime, anyhow—that he’d forgotten that the motion had to be put in the service of a purpose.” from Dennis Lehane’s The Given Day (opens in … Continued

motion, motion with purpose, purpose
Life Well Led
15 Aug 2023

Life Well Led

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In Jeffrey Archer’s book Mightier Than The Sword (opens in a new link), a character’s eulogy included this reference to a life well led: “He never knew what envy was, nor hate; His soul was filled with worth and honesty. … Continued

admired, confidence, confident, life well led, living well
Downside Of Unselfish
8 Aug 2023

Downside Of Unselfish

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

Over the years one of the things I’ve observed is that people are more unselfish in helping others realize their dreams than they are in realizing their own dreams. While being unselfish with others is a good thing, we should … Continued

caring for oneself, dream fulfillment, fulfilling dreams, unselfish
Challenge AND Opportunity
1 Aug 2023

Challenge AND Opportunity

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

In a Law and Order (opens in a new link) episode the District Attorney said “Challenge and opportunity come in pairs.” I found that intriguing because the expression I’ve typically heard is challenge OR opportunity. The “or” distinction being used … Continued

challenge, challenges, confidence, how, if, opportunity, oppotunities
Need Encouragement?
25 Jul 2023

Need Encouragement?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Do you need some encouragement? Are things not going as planned even though you know you’re doing the right things to make it happen? Are you wondering whether the payback will be worth the effort? Well, there’s a remedy for … Continued

confidence, encouragement, seeking encouragement

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