tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574186837508212099.post1477911102966997674..comments2024-03-18T05:14:41.052-04:00Comments on Leadership is a Verb ™: Who is your “Sweet Chuck”?John Bishophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13628653965740158626noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574186837508212099.post-14995894629989200342009-07-04T22:54:58.383-04:002009-07-04T22:54:58.383-04:00Great question, John!
The most unlikely Sweet Chu...Great question, John!<br /><br />The most unlikely Sweet Chucks for me? My kids. They are quick to point out inconsistencies in my espoused versus actual behaviors. Of course, this isn't what they call it-- to them, it's just "Mom, you're always telling us to ______" so how come YOU'RE not doing it?"<br /><br />Nothing like having an 8-year-old point out your transgressions to make you straighten up and fly right.<br /><br />JenniferJennifer V. Millerhttp://jennifervmiller.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574186837508212099.post-23312914944333926032009-07-03T14:16:31.531-04:002009-07-03T14:16:31.531-04:00Hi John,
I feel after reaching adulthood we respo...Hi John,<br /><br />I feel after reaching adulthood we respond to our environment and people based on our personal and career aspirations. We can not be forced to learn; rather we consciously choose our goals and paths. Intensity of inner drive to fill the gap between where we are and where we want to be, helps us filter the large amount of information we gather daily from different sources. <br /><br />Consciously or subconsciously we are attracted to the ones that relate to our chosen goals and paths (that goal could even mean work life balance). Those we term as "sweet chucks"<br /><br />So where I see the difference between traditional mentors and sweet chucks is that the traditional mentors try to mould us in a way they want to like a soft clay. Whereas sweet chuks are identified if we drop our selective filters and have openness to accept what they say without the backdrop of our preset notions and aspirations.<br /><br />PrernaPrernanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574186837508212099.post-74544491971644947972009-07-03T14:16:09.119-04:002009-07-03T14:16:09.119-04:00HI John,
I like what you have mentioned. I just f...HI John,<br /><br />I like what you have mentioned. I just found out that the simplest of thought provoking statements can come from the youngest of the people. I can recite an expreience which is as fresh as yesterday. <br /><br />In India we are crazy about cricket. I was watching this cricket match between India and West Indies ( there's one tonight as well). Normally the statdiums are full with people ( Just like any soccer match).For this match however there were very few people in the stadium. As I was watching this match LIVE on TV, my 4 year old daughter asked me " Dad, why isnt there anyone in the stadium?" to this without giving it much thought I replied " Because its a boring, one sided match" and then innocently she asked me " Then why are you watching it? "<br /><br />She had just bowled me over a thousand times in just one go!<br /><br />The next minute I was reading something that wasnt boring.<br /><br />My point is there are lots and lots of people who are 'Sweet Chucks' but I wonder how many of us really LISTEN to them.Prasad Dixitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574186837508212099.post-35282441319460350742009-06-30T11:41:11.988-04:002009-06-30T11:41:11.988-04:00Actually, I call this the "young pup, old dog...Actually, I call this the "young pup, old dog" issue. The young pups will see things with a new, fresh insight and ask questions that help you explore details of a situation or whatever that the "old dogs" ignore as background noise. Thus working with professionals that ask questions and take your time are a blessing as they keep you grounded to keeping an eye on the little changes that sometimes lead to big discoveries.<br /><br />While the "old dogs" [like myself] know how the systems are supposed to work, We need to keep a balance of exposure to a myriad of ages and knowledge when it comes to seeking feed back on issues we are managing. Thus the originators' comment on the 20-something coaches that see things better. It's not that they see things better, it is just that they have not developed the "filters" that blind us as we establish our business paradigm concepts and throw out information that does not fit our own paradigms.Rod Satrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574186837508212099.post-30442900680840463632009-06-30T00:48:53.925-04:002009-06-30T00:48:53.925-04:00John:
The short answer to your question is "...John:<br /><br />The short answer to your question is "Absolutely".<br /><br />I have a small network of people who's insights, comments and constructive criticism's I value. They are work associates, friends and family. Without them, I would be less effective than I am.Joe Farrellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574186837508212099.post-11962495579567940872009-06-30T00:43:12.993-04:002009-06-30T00:43:12.993-04:00Hi John,
Another great question. I'd say I'...Hi John,<br />Another great question. I'd say I've had several "Sweet Chucks" over the years, my favorite feedback from a Sweet Chuck--"You don't think you're overthinking this do you?"<br /><br />Of course I was and once I could laugh at myself, I made the decision and moved on.<br />ClareClare Novaknoreply@blogger.com