Brian Moffitt comment-12205 2009-08-16T19:58:46Z 2009-08-16T19:58:46Z Due to unforeseen circumstances, this episode of Good Work NOW!, will not air this evening as planned - it will air on Sunday, September 6, 7:30 - 8:00 PM on Channel 17. I appologize for the inconvenience. Brian Moffitt 2009-08-16T19:58:46Z bshook comment-12119 2009-08-14T15:36:13Z 2009-08-14T15:36:13Z Hi all, Here's a link to the survey. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ODmleLFK5O9VL_2by4jO5YSQ_3d_3d. E-mail me once you've taken it, so I can send a report. My e-mail is bshook@surewest.net bshook 2009-08-14T15:36:13Z Brian Moffitt comment-11949 2009-08-12T04:27:29Z 2009-08-12T04:27:29Z Hi Colleen: Yes, you can have more than one transition style. My top style is "attachment", followed closely by "turf". There is a questionnaire that Becky developed. I've sent her an email asking her about it's availability. Stay tuned .... Brian Moffitt 2009-08-12T04:27:29Z Colleen Belcher comment-11912 2009-08-11T19:14:38Z 2009-08-11T19:14:38Z Is it possible for someone to have more than one transition style? How do you go about assessing which is your style? Is there a questionnaire? Colleen Belcher 2009-08-11T19:14:38Z Mary Lynn Perry comment-11566 2009-08-04T20:35:04Z 2009-08-04T20:35:04Z Brian is such a great host he puts his guests at ease. Good Work Now has some wonderful resources for anyone looking to develop their career even further. The archives hold a rich trove of topics. Mary Lynn Perry 2009-08-04T20:35:04Z desireenielson comment-11149 2009-07-24T06:04:08Z 2009-07-24T06:04:08Z Cool, Bremo! Start looking for when you hear other people use it too. Now that you know the technique, you'll start to notice when influential people use it. You'll also catch when people fail to use it. Good Luck -- Let us know how it goes. desireenielson 2009-07-24T06:04:08Z Bremo comment-11117 2009-07-23T20:33:04Z 2009-07-23T20:33:04Z I like the "don't want" "do want" tip .... I'm going to try that out. Bremo 2009-07-23T20:33:04Z desireenielson comment-11104 2009-07-23T05:57:08Z 2009-07-23T05:57:08Z One of things that really attracted me to Crucial Conversations training is the authors claim that these skills will allow you to say anything to anyone at anytime. I agree that Managers who support open communication are deeply appreciated. Equally, sometimes the Crucial Conversations are most important in environments where silence reigns. One of our Healthcare Executive Ops Team members expressed a deep sense of satisfaction after he learned how to safely express his opposing opinions in group settings, Getting the courage to hold the conversations is worthwhile everytime. desireenielson 2009-07-23T05:57:08Z Brian Moffitt comment-11087 2009-07-22T21:01:37Z 2009-07-22T21:01:37Z Good point markitect .... about 80% of the work environment culture is tied to a manager's "stuff". The authors of the book also emphasize creating an atmosphere of safety in order for crucial conversations to occur. This can be created by managers both verbally (inviting tone of voice, not yelling, etc.) and non-verbally (open body language, affirming nods, no leers, etc.). Also, organizations that align their performance management and reward system with innovation and risk taking are well suited to have crucial conversations. Brian Moffitt 2009-07-22T21:01:37Z markitect comment-11086 2009-07-22T20:15:54Z 2009-07-22T20:15:54Z I feel that crucial conversations are important, of course. It can be difficult to initiate them though - encouragement and a positive attitude from the manager can go a long way towards creating and atmosphere of acceptance for this kind of important communication. markitect 2009-07-22T20:15:54Z Brian Moffitt comment-10713 2009-07-15T00:32:19Z 2009-07-15T00:32:19Z Great questions Colleen .... Most of the guests that come on my show are affiliated with the Sacramento Organization Development Network, Sac Chapter of the American Society of Training & Development, Linkedin, and others as a result of watching the show on Channel 17. Some I know through my work as the Organization Development Manager with the City of Sacramento or as a teacher at various graduate schools. Guests are lined up through the summer - there's alot of expertise in Sacramento and they are all VERY eager to volunteer and share their tips to help viewers get a job, develop their career or business, or improve morale and productivity. I keep those goals in mind when I come up with topics. I'm trying to offer something each week that will appeal to the job seeker, the career minded, the new or expanding business owner, or leaders, managers and supervisors. I'm always looking for new guests or individuals that have an expertise to help viewers / readers find and create good work or have a story to tell that can inform and inspire others! Brian Moffitt 2009-07-15T00:32:19Z Colleen Belcher comment-10712 2009-07-15T00:17:35Z 2009-07-15T00:17:35Z How do you get these speakers to come on your show? Where do you meet them? How do you network to get in contact with them? Where does the idea for each show come from? Colleen Belcher 2009-07-15T00:17:35Z Brian Moffitt comment-10049 2009-06-30T19:30:02Z 2009-06-30T19:30:02Z Thanks Mark - interesting idea. My thinking for using "Good Work NOW!" in the title is to let readers know it is a weekly column, which may not be conveyed without it .... I'm wondering if there is another option .... One example is that Sac Press reframed this week's article title as "This Week on Good Work NOW!", and left out "toxic co-workers", on the "culture" page .... Keep the comments coming folks - I really want to deliver helpful, free information in the best way possible. Brian Moffitt 2009-06-30T19:30:02Z Mark Forsyth comment-10047 2009-06-30T19:05:38Z 2009-06-30T19:05:38Z I think the article titles could stand alone without the "Good Work NOW!" tag. Just my 2 1/2 cents Mark Forsyth 2009-06-30T19:05:38Z Colleen Belcher comment-10023 2009-06-30T07:21:54Z 2009-06-30T07:21:54Z Brian has worked with us in writing his weekly article, asking for advice on how to format it and get the best reader response. We appreciate the disclosure at the end. There is no product being sold, only advice that will hopefully help people succeed in the workplace and/or find a job. Thanks for being so open to criticism and feedback, Brian. Colleen Belcher 2009-06-30T07:21:54Z Brian Moffitt comment-10020 2009-06-30T05:07:31Z 2009-06-30T05:07:31Z Help me understand why you think this weekly column is an infomercial? All newspapers have some kind of column that offers tips for business, careers, etc. (ie, Career Builder in the Sunday Sac Bee). This is essentially the same thing with a supplemental video component. And, as stated in the background/disclosure, this column and accompanying TV show is a non-commerical, volunteer effort. The definitions I found on the web indicate that informercials are commercial with their intent (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=ig&defl=en&q=define:infomercial&ei=PptJSuOLO4XQsgO526noBw&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title), I encourage other readers and Sac Press to weigh in on this. Thanks. Brian Moffitt 2009-06-30T05:07:31Z trapper comment-10018 2009-06-30T04:27:28Z 2009-06-30T04:27:28Z Oh geeze, another infomercial about Good Work now. Doe's the Sac Press allow free advertising? trapper 2009-06-30T04:27:28Z markitect comment-9142 2009-06-09T03:01:09Z 2009-06-09T03:01:09Z I've been following the series and have found it very useful in everyday applications. Keep up the good work! markitect 2009-06-09T03:01:09Z Brian Moffitt comment-9140 2009-06-09T01:53:57Z 2009-06-09T01:53:57Z This show is a volunteer effort by me, my crew and guests and we are trying to provide relevant information by experts to help readers and viewers find or create good work. Brian Moffitt 2009-06-09T01:53:57Z trapper comment-9139 2009-06-09T01:40:10Z 2009-06-09T01:40:10Z Is this an infomercial? trapper 2009-06-09T01:40:10Z buddha comment-8544 2009-05-29T22:28:04Z 2009-05-29T22:28:04Z You won't know if it works unless you try. (Breathe in, breathe out.) buddha 2009-05-29T22:28:04Z The Parrhesiac comment-8104 2009-05-22T10:29:29Z 2009-05-22T10:29:29Z More yoga spam The Parrhesiac 2009-05-22T10:29:29Z Brian Moffitt comment-7568 2009-05-13T13:28:07Z 2009-05-13T13:28:07Z very interesting - thanks! Brian Moffitt 2009-05-13T13:28:07Z William Burg comment-7566 2009-05-13T08:01:28Z 2009-05-13T08:01:28Z Thanks for the rundown, rwneill! William Burg 2009-05-13T08:01:28Z rwneill comment-7563 2009-05-13T05:04:57Z 2009-05-13T05:04:57Z According to Wikipedia... An E-meter is an electronic device used in some forms of the Dianetics and Scientology auditing. The device is a variation of a Wheatstone bridge, which measures electrical resistance. It is formally known as the Hubbard Electrometer, for the Church's founder, L. Ron Hubbard. The Church of Scientology restricts the use of the E-meter to trained professionals, treating it as "a religious artifact used to measure the state of electrical characteristics of the 'static field' surrounding the body". The meter is believed to reflect or indicate whether or not the confessing person has been relieved from spiritual impediment of his sins". It can only be used by Scientology ministers or ministers-in-training and does not diagnose or cure anything. The E-meters used by the Church of Scientology are manufactured at the Church of Scientology's Golden Era Productions facility. rwneill 2009-05-13T05:04:57Z Brian Moffitt comment-7560 2009-05-13T02:30:09Z 2009-05-13T02:30:09Z What is an e-meter? Brian Moffitt 2009-05-13T02:30:09Z William Burg comment-7539 2009-05-13T01:32:27Z 2009-05-13T01:32:27Z Image 1 of 4 looks kind of like an E-Meter. William Burg 2009-05-13T01:32:27Z Brian Moffitt comment-6996 2009-04-30T22:55:05Z 2009-04-30T22:55:05Z Thanks for the comments Angelina. Yes, Sacramento Works is a great resource. They were on my show last Sunday. I'm taping a show with JobLink next Wednesday. Brian Moffitt 2009-04-30T22:55:05Z Angelina Turner comment-6968 2009-04-30T16:42:43Z 2009-04-30T16:42:43Z Sacramento Works has many locations in the region. Go to http://www.seta.net to find the one closest to you. I find that the HIllsdale Blvd. has the most comprehensive services. Everything is FREE when you fill out the registration form and submit "right to work documents". Networking opportunities, job postings, career coaches, job skills assessments and typing tests with certificates. Workshops for soft skills, resume writing, interviews and free access to their computers, fax machines and copier. You can also have your resume put onto resume quality paper at no costs. There is also an EDD representative available on Tue/Thur. EDD also considers attending and participation with Sacramento Works as "active job search" because you are improving your skills to obtain employment. The positive atmosphere helps keep you focused the staff is very supportive. Angelina Turner 2009-04-30T16:42:43Z Brian Moffitt comment-5979 2009-04-12T16:37:14Z 2009-04-12T16:37:14Z Thanks for your comments .... I do plan on having future shows focusing on "getting the right consultant to help you business or organization" and "successful grant writing" .... stay tuned :) Also, Sacramento Works, Small Business Admin, and others have workshops on how to get government contracts. Check out their websites .... Brian Moffitt 2009-04-12T16:37:14Z John Day comment-5816 2009-04-10T06:07:21Z 2009-04-10T06:07:21Z This really looks interesting. I am looking forward to the day they create something that helps us in a Micro Niche. Like how to hire consultants and contractors - not just the guys who remodel our homes - the other contractors out there. I am also interested in finding out how to obtain grants or learning about bidding items from our local govt. John Day 2009-04-10T06:07:21Z