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Comment on Passion or Work Ethic? Which Comes First? by 50 Blogs That Will Make You a Better Manager | OnlineMBA

50 Blogs That Will Make You a Better Manager | OnlineMBA — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:21:15 +0000

[...] Find out how you can take your management to a new, more extreme level on Steve Farber’s blog. (Recommended Post: Passion or Work Ethic?) [...]

Comment on Passion or Work Ethic? Which Comes First? by Mary Legakis

Mary Legakis — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:40:00 +0000

I really like the advice you give on how to feel less like a victim of your environment. We do have to be careful when asserting the work ethic fuels passion and not the other way around.

Passion is sparked by experimenting with various jobs and roles and eventually finding the one that touches your heartstrings and resonates with your purpose in life. Applying work ethic and effort to a job that is misaligned with your purpose and values will only serve to frustrate and demotivate you more. It will sink your energies. And if that happens then advice #2 is completely applicable.

Comment on 5 Words You’ll Never Hear on the Campaign Trail by Jerry Hingle

Jerry Hingle — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:18:00 +0000

I agree, leaders need to admit when they made a mistake in order to overcome the issue. Good point.

Comment on Education Today: A Radical Leap With David Pinter by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:53:00 +0000

Beautifully said! The Radical Leap taught me so much that is now applied daily to my personal life and my career as an educator. I wish I had read the book in college so that I would have been prepared to come into the classroom with the Leap mentality. I am forever grateful for the insight that Mr. Farber has given me through his words so that I can reflect and improve upon my relationships and instruction that I provide on a day to day basis. Thank you to Mr. Pinter for showing me that I am, indeed, an extreme leader!

Comment on Declaration of Extreme Leadership in Education by Rpmcclure

Rpmcclure — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:19:00 +0000

This is great and in step with your previous leadership books. Education and it’s roots protected by unions and infiltrated by politicians is a different animal. We need change.

Comment on Education Today: A Radical Leap With David Pinter by Pinterd

Pinterd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:19:00 +0000

Greg,
L.e.a.p. is what educators have done for years. It’s time to shout it, proclaim it and implement it every where we can!

Comment on Your Invitation to Re-Energize Education by Warrenmedia

Warrenmedia — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:37:00 +0000

There are many educational stakeholders that come from many divergent perspectives, perhaps what we need to do is meet each other mid-way. Oh that’s right we are meeting at the Midway! Well, it is about time!

Comment on Passion or Work Ethic? Which Comes First? by Conor

Conor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:15:00 +0000

I am reminded of a question that I heard once “Which comes first clarity or commitment?” The answer clarity only comes after commitment.

Today, I love skiing. The first day on the ski slopes, I did not enjoy skiing. Nothing worked, my body hurt and I was constantly frustrated. Day 2 wasn’t much better. It was day 5 or 6 that I first felt that there was progress and I was beginning to be a real skiier.

Same in work, same in playing the piano…

I wish Eric luck in his mission!

Comment on Join Me in San Diego? by Speaking Agent

Speaking Agent — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:44:00 +0000

Steak, medium…
looking forward to it!

Comment on Join Me in San Diego? by Valencia Ray M.D.

Valencia Ray M.D. — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:06:00 +0000

Hi Steve I prefer veggie burgers, sounds like a wonderful gathering!