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Vol. 2 No. 3 May/June 2000 ############################################ ***** Feel free to forward this eNewsletter to others ***** IN THIS ISSUE 1. NEWS YOU CAN USE 2. HOW TO MANAGE A NEGATIVE BOSS 3. HOW TO MAKE MONEY THE EASY WAY 4. SUCCESS ACTION STEPS 5. FREE STUFF AND SPECIAL OF THE MONTH 6. HUMOR BREAK 7. CONTACT AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======================================================== INSIGHT BREAK "Great ideas come when the world needs them." - William Lyons Phelps ======================================================== 1. NEWS YOU CAN USE ======================================================== IGNORE THE NAYSAYERS The purveyors of gloom and doom tend to forget William Lyons Phelps' admonition that "Great ideas ... surround the world's ignorance and press for admission." (See the Insight Break above.) And if you think about it, history confirms that just about any problem - may it be devastating diseases, getting to the moon, mapping human genes - has been solved by people, when they needed to be solved. Indeed great ideas do come when the world needs them! SOLUTION: Some people like to be miserable. Don't take it away from them! Just be sure that you don't become miserable too. Instead, maintain an attitude of positive expectancy and hope. Source: Insight Audio Magazine #207, Nightingale-Conant WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE This spring Doris "Granny D" Haddock completed her 3,200 mile hike across the U.S. Walking 10 miles a day from Pasadena, CA to Washington, DC Granny D completed this arduous journey in 14 months. Why? Because she had a passion. She felt that Congress needs to get off their duff and change the campaign finance laws now! Oh by the way, she has a severe case of arthritis, wears a brace and turned 90 years "young" while on the trail. ACTION STEP: Get off your butt and act on your passion today! And if you need a role model just read the story of Granny D! Source: The Washington Post, 2/29/00, p. B1. SMILE It takes 43 muscles to frown, but only 17 to smile. ACTION STEP: Be lazy, smile! Source: G. Brandreth, Your Vital Statistics -------------------------------------------------------- *** NEW ** NEW ** WEB BASED TRAINING ** NEW ** NEW *** Now you can receive training the convenient and inexpensive way by enrolling on-line in a wide variety of courses, from personal to management development. Try it out for FREE today! You won't believe how easy and effective it is. Simply click on http://www.WolfRinke.com/mgttraining.html DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION, SUGGESTION OR A SUCCESS STORY? We are getting some great success stories from our subscribers, and would like to hear yours. Mailto:WolfRinke@aol.com. ======================================================== 2. HOW TO MANAGE A NEGATIVE BOSS by Wolf J. Rinke, PhD, CSP ======================================================== A recent e-mail, signed by 'Frustrated' posed this question: "I'm afraid of my boss. I feel like I have very little chance of doing anything right. How do I overcome this situation?" Since some of you might also have a boss (spelled backwards, that is a double SOB) here are several specific strategies that will help you manage your boss: IF IT'S TO BE, IT'S UP TO ME That's right, it does all start with you! What we want in others, we must first create in ourselves. Why? Because people, including bosses, give us back what we give them. And so, if we don't like something, we first need to take a look in the mirror where we frequently find the answer. Only you can make the decision to no longer be afraid of your boss! So make that decision today, then start acting accordingly. CATCH YOUR BOSS DOING THINGS ALMOST RIGHT Bosses, just like you, like to feel good about themselves. If your boss has "stinking thinking" and tends to focus on your mistakes, then you need to become his/her role model. You do that by using your abundant mental energy to look for things your boss is doing almost right. Then let your boss know about it. So, if your boss gives you any kind of positive feedback, even just a hint of it, say: "I'm so impressed that you noticed that I've completed that project in a timely manner. And you know what? I really like it when you let me know that I've done something right." DEFINE YOUR POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS It's weird, but you and I, over the long run, get what we expect. The next time your boss calls you into his/her office, enter and say in a positive tone of voice: "Good morning, boss, what did I do right this time?" That will send a strong signal that you expect to be recognized not only for your mistakes, which by the way all of us—including your boss—make, but also your successes. But what if your boss really called you in to give you hell? What you'll find is that it is a little bit like letting the air out of a hot balloon. I've used this very same strategy to manage one of my negative bosses with dramatic positive results. FIND OUT WHAT YOUR BOSS DOES NOT LIKE TO DO AND DO IT One of the best ways to establish a better relationship with your boss is to help him/her succeed faster. All people have things they don't really care to do. (Those represent our weaknesses.) Find out what that is for your boss, volunteer to take responsibility for those activities, and deliver consistent, positive results. You'll become an indispensable resource! And your boss will treat you accordingly. MAKE YOUR BOSS LOOK GOOD Whatever you do, do not bad mouth your boss! Talking negative about other people takes more away from YOU than anyone else. The reason: people are never quite sure what you will say about them when they are not around. So be sure to only say positive things about your boss and other people, or say nothing at all. IF ALL ELSE FAILS ... QUIT Life is short and we spend a great proportion of our available time at work. If you are continually frustrated while at work, it's time to get in the driver's seat of your life and find a boss and a job that appreciates you! Research reported in the Wall Street Journal confirms that your effectiveness in a job where you feel unappreciated and out of control is severely reduced. To make matters worse, the research also shows that your job satisfaction has a direct impact on your loved ones, especially your children. You read right. How you feel at work transfers to your parenting skills, the behavioral problems your children experience, and their effectiveness in school. According to Shellenbarger: "...[studies have found] fewer behavioral problems in children whose mothers have control over how, where and when their work gets done. The same effects appear in children of fathers who say that they are satisfied at work." So, if you are as frustrated in your job, it's time to find a job and a boss who will appreciate you and your strengths. (If you'd like more help with this, take advantage of our special offer for the month. It will be the best investment you have ever made! ) ======================================================== 3. HOW TO MAKE MONEY THE EASY WAY ======================================================== WANT TO EARN UP TO $600 WITH ONE PHONE CALL? Do you know of an organization that could benefit from a highly effective keynote speaker, trainer or organizational effectiveness consultant who knows how to improve the bottom line? Recommend Dr. Rinke to the decision maker, then send us his/her name, address, e-mail and phone number. We will do the rest. Upon completion of the engagement we will send you 10% of Dr. Rinke's fee! IT'S THAT SIMPLE! (Sorry, not available to employees of the hiring organization.)
Dr. Wolf J. Rinke, CSP is an internationally recognized motivational and management keynote speaker and seminar leader who delivers customized presentations that combine story telling, humor and motivation with specific "how to" action strategies that participants can apply immediately to improve the quality of their personal and professional lives. He is also a highly effective management consultant and executive coach. Call us at 800-828-9653 or mailto:WolfRinke@aol.com to ======================================================= 4. SUCCESS ACTION STEPS ======================================================== LEARN FROM OTHER PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCE (OPE) Interview someone who you consider to be very successful. Find out whether this person has clearly defined, written lifetime goals. Have her explain to you how they are used and what roles they have played in her success. Also find out what other systems this person has put into place to propel herself to success. BUILD ON YOUR STRENGTHS If you have not already done so, identify your strengths and weaknesses right now! Then prepare an action plan that will allow you to build on your strengths. Remedy any weaknesses that will interfere with attaining your lifetime goals. Get rid of the rest of your weaknesses. FIND WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO Ask yourself if you look forward to your job about 80 percent of the time. If not, review your strengths and identify a job or career that will provide you with the opportunity to build on your strengths. ======================================================== 5. FREE STUFF AND SPECIAL OF THE MONTH ======================================================== ### SPECIAL OF THE MONTH ### ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS ### Six-tape Audio Album: Make It a Winning Life: Success Strategies for Life, Love and Business, by W. J. Rinke. Price: $59.95. ONLY $49.95. Plus FREE shipping. (US only) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ SAVE $17.00!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ###### You must mention this offer when you order!! ###### ***** 100% UNCONDITIONAL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. ***** Order NOW! Offer expires 6/15/2000. Call 800-828-9653 or http://www.WolfRinke.com/MIWL.html For FREE articles, inspirational messages and other money saving offers on books, audio and video tapes that will help you succeed FASTER visit our website: http://www.WolfRinke.com ======================================================== 6. HUMOR BREAK ======================================================== You know you are getting old when: Your daily double consist of prune juice and Metamucil. Everything hurts and what doesn't hurt, doesn't work. You turn off the lights for economic rather than romantic reasons. When packing for a trip, it takes you longer to pack your pills than your luggage. You sit in a rocking chair and can't get it going. You get up more often in one night than you have sex in a month You burn the midnight oil until 9:00 P.M. ======================================================== 7. CONTACT AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======================================================== Editor: Dr. Wolf J. Rinke, CSP President, Wolf Rinke Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 350, Clarksville, MD 21029-0350 USA (410) 531-9280, Fax (410) 531-9282 For orders in the US (800) 828-WOLF (9653) Email: Mailto:WolfRinke@aol.com Website: http://www.WolfRinke.com If this was forwarded to you and you would like to receive your own FREE subscription mailto:WolfRinke@aol.com and type the word SUBSCRIBE MIWL in the subject box. To remove yourself from this mailing list, please type the word UNSUBSCRIBE MIWL in the subject box. PRIVACY STATEMENT: We will not make your name available to anyone. Period!
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