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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
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
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
Who’s Successful And Why?
18 Jul 2023

Who’s Successful And Why?

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

While we deem some people successful and others not, there doesn’t seem to be a universal measure to define who’s successful and who isn’t. To illustrate this point, I’m going to share with you three examples, then ask you which … Continued

confidence, desire, success, success determinat, successful
Naturally Negative?
4 Jul 2023

Naturally Negative?

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

Do you naturally think negative thoughts? Or are you more inclined to think positively? Background I was in the audience of a dear friend, Derlene Hirtz, founder of You Empowered Services LLC (opens in a new link), when she cited … Continued

confidence, glass half empty, negative thinking, negativity
Learning Is Discovery
27 Jun 2023

Learning Is Discovery

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

As someone who has taught at high schools, colleges and through business training programs, what I’ve discovered is that the most effective learning comes through discovery. In order to fully understand this point, let’s explore the more common learning approaches. … Continued

confidence, discovery, learning, rote, testing

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