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Post by bmcgarry13 on Mar 13, 2014 22:19:45 GMT -6
The act of asking questions such as, "What do you think?" embraces and captivates people into active conversation. It also stimulates people to think and makes them feel valued by concerns on their thought. Furthermore and from an etiquette perspective, it’s polite and serves as a good way to make friends. Social etiquette is the most important topic which I have to contribute to this post. Confusingly enough, it is a skill which too many people lack! Reasons for a lack of etiquette might be contributable to the growth of technology as a form of communication; its growth is exponential and I feel as if standards and etiquette, often times, cannot keep up. Several of people, within daily living, are used to getting home and “hopping” on the internet where conversations can exist less formally. Within social situations and context, we tend to adopt what we are familiar and comfortable with, thus etiquette is sacrificed. This phenomenon can be particularly dangerous within business environments because it negatively ignores employee emotions and denies the exchange of ideas.
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Post by katelynjones on Mar 16, 2014 11:58:42 GMT -6
"What do you think" can be really powerful. Valuing the opnions of your co-workers can bring them closer together and work better as team. Listening to peoples opinions brings up different perspectives on what the task is. And learning from those ideas and spin into many directions and the outcome can be great for the company and the employees.
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Post by jessicaratelle on Mar 19, 2014 13:54:38 GMT -6
I really enjoyed this video. This is one that I will definitely share with my friends. Although the point is simple, it is straight to the point. Asking someone what they think lets them know that their opinion is of value. When someone feels that their opinion is valued, it is going to make them much more likely to respect you and respect the situation. Asking someone what they think can often lead to answers you don't want. But if you are asking, you need to be prepared for the worst and use it all as constructive criticism.
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Post by meganlynch on Mar 19, 2014 21:32:45 GMT -6
What an excellent point for him to make. Not only does whoever you are asking feel valuable, but by asking what someone else thinks, you are able to get more insight into your thoughts. Maybe there's another positive aspect you didn't even think of before. Asking what someone thinks opens the door to new ideas and a different view of what you are looking at. Someone could have the missing link to the puzzle that you can't find. How else would you know what your customers like or dislike if you do not ask what they think about it? This is a very good piece of advice.
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Post by allisonschex on Mar 20, 2014 8:39:44 GMT -6
This is my favorite video I've watched of his. I agree that the four words "what do you think" are extremely important in business and everyday life. Asking people what they think shows them their opinion matters to you and makes them feel valuable and also allows you to get a different outlook on whatever it is.
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Post by kelseywatson on Mar 21, 2014 10:10:36 GMT -6
I think those four words are very critical to most organizations today. People use those words "What do you think?". It is important because it actually encourages employees to come up with their own ideas. It can be a valuable tool for a manager in coaching and developing their employees. It also builds an employee's confidence in their abilities.
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Post by patrickschwaner on Mar 23, 2014 13:27:05 GMT -6
Tom raises a good point in this video. People like to know that you find their point of view important and value their opinions, and we far too seldom are asked "what do you think?" This is a good management tool because it not only builds rapport but also makes someone feel empowered. I'm actually going to try and take his advice and ask people these four words as often as possible and see what happens.
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Post by lmoore on Mar 23, 2014 16:12:32 GMT -6
The four most important words in an organization are: what do you think? When you ask this to someone it means they are a person of value who has an opinion that others want to hear. Employees who are asked this will feel valuable to their company and will likely engage more when it comes to providing input.
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Post by brettstirling on Mar 26, 2014 19:53:04 GMT -6
This does seem to be deceptively powerful words. The video lets you take a step back and view the perception of how the 4 words relate to your importance in an organization or even your social life. We often don;t realize the implications of someone asking us those 4 words and valuing our input. Good video.
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Post by mwinner123 on Mar 26, 2014 22:06:04 GMT -6
Employee Engagement is one of the biggest hindrances or blessings to any business. Yes, you need customers to drive the profits and sales of the business, but you also equally need your employees to monitor and assist each of those customers with whatever needs they may have. If your employee feels disengaged and insignificant in the business, he or she is going to accomplish the absolute least that he or she can and then go home. However, when your employees feel a sense of importance and value, they are more alert and willing to make the image of your business prosper. Whenever a high executive asks a lower level employee, "What do you think?", it speaks wonders way beyond those 4 words. This employee feels needed and important to the company and will do whatever is in his or her power to answer the executive's question to the best of their ability, in hopes of making a true difference within the company. Include your employees on every level with suggestions and opinions and you will see your employee engagement rise significantly.
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Post by ken9390 on Mar 27, 2014 10:39:19 GMT -6
This is, by far, my favorite of the scintillatingly bland Tom Peters videos. The question "what do you think?" is the ultimate phrase of empowerment, no matter the setting. When someone asks you this they are subjecting their solutions to you and valuing what you have to say. Ideas that stem from this phrase are resulted in promotions and can do a world of good for an employee.
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Post by codylejeune on Mar 27, 2014 11:47:12 GMT -6
I would share this vdeo with people at work, involving people in your organization is the key to success and it makes that person feel welcome and involved. Just by asking "what do you think?" to someone else, you are at least involvong them and making them feel apart of somthing.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Mar 27, 2014 14:09:57 GMT -6
I do feel that these are very powerful words when trying to empower employees. I will remember this when I go to work. It is very motivating to for someone to ask me "What do I think?" If I am asked that then I feel like I am needed in that situation. And if I am not ever asked it, it feels like my supervisor does not care.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Mar 27, 2014 16:14:43 GMT -6
In any business, it’s hard to have everyone interact (especially shy people like myself). If managers could ask the question what do you think, it would help employee engagement. When someone asks me what I think about something, it makes me feel important and needed in the situation. It makes me feel good about myself and I think that question helps the employees have a connection with the manager.
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Post by racheleperes on Mar 29, 2014 1:41:22 GMT -6
I found this video to be very insightful. Asking customers or employees what they think is important to get proper feedback and to make them feel as though they are a part of the company and not just merely a person who brings in the money to the company. Asking people what they think about something could set them aback for a moment and then make them feel as though their opinion is really important.
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