DISQUS

Hi Dan, thanks much...cool to be in such good company! Back at ya on the blogroll!

Lance, thanks, and LOL, that's what my kids say. Last year we got ranked on some international list and my teenagers immediately said, "Were you first?" I had to laugh...I'm dancing as fast as I can, I told them.

Ron, and I'd be a lot more popular with the neighborhood kids!

All...I am letting the comments through even though it's clear that most of the people didn't even read the article above. It's just instructive...and in some cases, destructive...but we can learn. That's what I'm going with...and I'm not going to react...just watch and listen.

Hi Belle, I think that's the lesson for everyone. For Jamaicans, it was a source of pride. From an American sportmanship persepctive, it looked self-serving. It's all about worldview. The beautiful thing is the sharing of ideas...and everyone wins. I like that. I learned something new today. And I think about what Jamaicans say: Irie, mon. It's all good.

I'm with you, brother. And, I'd like to hang out at Johnny Cash's place for a while, too. Have been to Jamaica a few times...love it.

Ron, I came from a household that emphasized "look like you've been there before," so that was my initial reaction. Chest thumping wouldn't work. But in the cultural context, as you say, it's perfectly appropriate.

I always like having my eyes opened. In business, chest thumping wouldn't work...at least not in that way. High fives all around? Ringing the bell? You bet. That way everyone is in on the actions.

One of my favorite business leaders in the world used to come out of his office when one of his people sold something big or had a great success. He'd get others out there too...and he'd applaud their effort. It was great and it was emotional. I'd do anything just for that.

Marcie, wow, thank you for that calibration. That's a real eye opener and that's a new word for me -- backative -- that is a really great one.

I agree, I've done the fist pump when I've won something big. I love celebrating...just not showing off or looking like it was showing someone up. From what you wrote, I can see that Bolt was more celebrating himself with a "high five." Excellent, excellent recalibration for me.

Ron, if it would only happen quickly!

Alex, you make a mighty point. Isn't that the truth that blamestorming is a corporate skill?

TC, yep, I'm with you and your coach -- keep your head looking straight ahead. Fabulous.

Hi John, you're right, it is a corporate communications item as well. Ken represented Midwest Airlines very well...and it is a testament to his own reaction plus that of the company. I was impressed all around. I'm really hoping that someone at Midwest will get a chance to see this...as you say, with Web 2.0, it's likely to happen.

Ms. Information, that story gives me chills: 1) Because of the seriousness of the accident, and 2) Because Renee stepped in and made it right. It's amazing how some people behave under pressure...and I very much admire that. It's easy to freak, and it's another thing to step up and take charge. Thank goodness those people are around. Thank goodness for Renee.

Hi Joanne, I second Ron's comment here...you should be heading up SHRM. Honest to goodness, a business person who chose HR...and applies business principles. You're a reall asset to the field...I bet that many have benefited from having you as a role model. Thanks for the smile on this one. I feel lucky to be a business guy in HR, too.

T-H-E, that was a a really thought-provoking piece. Thanks for that.

Hey, Alexandra would probably like to use that line...it's a good one. Have a party when they come onboard. How right!

Ron, it's all about RSS...and some speed reading I learned a million years ago in high school. I get up an hour early to get a lot of reading done...plus I commute into the city, so I use that time both directions. It's nuts...and some material I read faster than others. The ones that catch my eye and I star in Google Reader are ones I know -- in my own right -- have traction.

Ron, we're kindred spirit.

Ron, LOL, I'm just luring them in. ;-) I feel lucky to be in HR, that's for sure. But the snark is still around.

Ron, I look forward to meeing you some day. I like how you think...

It is sad...and I'm sure there are really great people in the organization. I have a real rub with Kobe Bryant being anywhere because of what he did to that girl in Colorado a few years ago. I can't shake that.

The women's team I like very much -- and I am rooting for them. And as you say, there's something about the class that the gymnasts showed that I look for in all sport. Sadly, it's missing in many of them.

I have to tell you...I should send my articles to you for crisping. That quote by the maestro is exactly it!

Thank you, Anne. I must say that I was delighted that the first one from the vine was so good. Nah, there doesn't have to be an embedded message in salivating at the thought of eating it. I will tell you that I had it sliced on toast, with a bit of mayonnaise. It was delicious!

Hi Meg, I wish I had said it as succinctly you did: Pick one (and only one) thing to focus on and give it time to actually yield results. That's just excellent.

I'm afraid it happens to often that one program that would work is replaced with another...and what's missing is a system.

Ron, I didn't grow these tomatoes from seed, either...but I did wait...and that's the nature of the game..."Ronitizing" is the way to go!

Thanks, Marcie...more good ideas there! How fun.

Tim, I'll send you a note.

Ron, LOL, it's a great idea...