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Post by nataliedodds on Apr 1, 2014 14:15:21 GMT -6
This video was great! "What do you think?" is such a simple, yet effective question. When managers ask employees their opinions and views, it really makes the employees feel important and of value to the company. Any manager that tries to make all the decisions without considering others' input will not get very far and will be very disliked.
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Post by csimo123 on Apr 1, 2014 15:20:23 GMT -6
What do you think? I use this alot in my organizations and at work. I am marketing major this is my life. In my organizations I always want to know people opinions to make things better or if they have an idea. In my work we use it to get feedback on students, in relation to dining. I love this saying and will use it for forever.
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Post by stephaniesmith on Apr 2, 2014 13:58:28 GMT -6
Leadership can be exercised in so many ways. I watched this video and expected something else. I like what his four words were but this guy really bothers me. Despite his insight into this leadership approach he just doesn't understand how to speak to people so they listen past his annoying voice.
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Post by wwerner on Apr 3, 2014 10:51:07 GMT -6
When you hear "what do you think" you feel like a valued member of that team or work force. Because they are seeking your advice in the situation. Especially if they question comes from upper level management then they respect you and see how hard you are working.
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Post by gkboone on Apr 4, 2014 10:34:35 GMT -6
Asking people "What do you think?", holds a lot of meaning behind it. Personally, when my boss actually cares enough to get my input on matters of business it makes me feel like an asset to the company. Also, in most businesses the leadership doesn't always get full insight to what's going on in the business. Digging deep and asking their employees what they think about certain situation could solve tons of problems. Giving value to each employee by asking what they think is a great idea.
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Post by kati3 on Apr 7, 2014 11:59:04 GMT -6
I love this! Companies should be asking their customers and their employees what they think. That how new ideas are heard. That how you satisfy your customers. It makes perfect sense and its so easy to do. If some companies would simply ask their customers what they think, they could create a better product and customers would feel like these compnies value them and their opiniions. No one wants to feel like a company just wants their money.
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Post by jsherman on Apr 7, 2014 20:49:10 GMT -6
I agree that his message is good, however he just bores me. Every time I see him sitting in this library I just feel like he's someones uncle lecturing about life. Great guy and great points just wish the setting could be a but more exciting I guess? Saying what do you think to someone makes them feel as if they're input and opinion matters which also encourages them to work harder.
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Post by susiekaz on Apr 8, 2014 9:23:05 GMT -6
I am a firm believer in empowerment! It is a very important characteristic to be able to give responsibilities to others and allow them to finish them to the best of their abilities, alone. I did this with my job at the humane society. With my first promotion, volunteer manager was added to my job description. I learned really fast that volunteers get way more out of their time and I got a lot more done when I gave them the leadership role at different events. Rather than using a paid employee or myself to guide off-site adoptions, I gave volunteers complete control over them including getting dogs together, driving the van, adoptions and clean up. The experience and feeling they received way much more than I could have asked for and I could actually get some work done or have a Saturday off!
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Post by chelsearickett on Apr 9, 2014 17:48:05 GMT -6
Oh this guy again? Well, today he talked about the four most important words in an organization. What. Do. You. Think. I actually like this concept. I like that my thoughts and opinions and ideas are valued and wanted, and vice versa. I like listening to other people. Multiple minds are better than one.
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Post by jjohnson on Apr 11, 2014 7:01:00 GMT -6
Brilliant! People love to be valued, especially when this comes from their boss, or a higher up. I always like to get people’s opinions on anything that I do, at least the opinions that I know will be valuable. The term “What do you think” is an engaging and signals to the audience that the floor is open. This question acts as a key that unlocks the door, so that all the suggestions can flow in. People really do feel better about themselves when they feel they are truly making a difference, especially in their organization. Managers must also be able to distinguish the helpful comments from the unhelpful comments. Over all, great video.
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Post by brittanycompton on Apr 14, 2014 20:09:24 GMT -6
This video did teach me something. People do want to know what do you think. These words are used so much and I didn't really till now think about how often i actually say this. If someone is at work and asks you this then obviously something thinks that your important and they value your opinion. I think another part of this video is important because its about listening, you must listen in order to learn and grow as an organization.
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Post by brittanycompton on Apr 14, 2014 20:10:13 GMT -6
This video did teach me something. People do want to know what do you think. These words are used so much and I didn't really till now think about how often i actually say this. If someone is at work and asks you this then obviously something thinks that your important and they value your opinion. I think another part of this video is important because its about listening, you must listen in order to learn and grow as an organization.
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Post by dnewson on Apr 20, 2014 15:19:57 GMT -6
This is a good phrase for anyone in a management role to use with their employees as well as using it in your personal life. A lot of times employees feel that what they have to say is not considered to be important by managers, so by asking them this question they feel a part of the team and in fact sometime can suggest ideas that can benefit their department and company. The same goes in personal situations, you are able to receive a different perspective on things that you may not have thought about. Very good video, would definitely share with others.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 20, 2014 16:26:28 GMT -6
I really enjoyed this video. Like Peters mentions, I think it is very important to keep track of how many times you ask other people what they think, but I also think it could be very beneficial to keep track of how many time people ask you what do you think. This means that people value your opinion and what to know your thoughts on something, whether if something is wrong or what to improve. I never thought about these words being so powerful but they truly are and can make a difference on who you ask.
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Post by darnette on Apr 20, 2014 17:28:13 GMT -6
What do you think? Okay. I see how this can be an important question. I view it as important for managers to ask such a question from an associate or top management asking this to lower level management. It is a good way to get some input about a subject or action from the direct doers versus someone who is merely overseeing those tasks.
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