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Comment on The purpose of the Blog is not for venting...

Ron Haynes — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:00:34 GMT

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Professionalism - (integrity) From what I see in day to day contacts with many different people in many different vocations, many of the younger workers have no idea what integrity is. With labor unions fighting to keep everyone employed regardless, entitlement programs being looked upon as God given rights, movies and the media pushing "if it feels good and seems right to you - it's OK"; I grew up believing that a man or woman's work result was a reflection of their integrity. If a job is worth doing then it is worth doing right!

I hear almost everyday of some techs in one area or another who have let down the stores they are responsible for; this is unacceptable!

I look at my relationship with the stores I service and their customers as a partnership. I take care of them and they take care of me.
Even here in Texas I have seen a big influence of liberal thinking that affect the work ethic. Fortunately most of what I have seen are workers who have moved in from other states or immigrants, but it is starting to show up in our youth too.

If I express my views they seem puzzled as to why I would care about how well I do my work. their attitude is "I do just enough to get it done and then I want to be paid" this kind of attitude goes back to the family unit and the schools.

I remember as a kid in school; every teacher I had pushed us and upheld the values of hard work and integrity in everything we did. Now a teachers are reprimanded for this. Thank God there are still a few of us who believe in integrity; although at times I feel like a flea on a Saint Bernard.

Like Josh Thompson says in his new song "We don't take a dime we didn't earn".
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Comment on The purpose of the Blog is not for venting...

Todd Jefferies — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:53:32 GMT

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Agreed!

I am no expert on a lot of things! I really appreciate it when one of the other techs here posts a subject or comment that provides advice and/ or guidance. If I am off on what I post or comment about something and one of you guys have something to say about it, I want to read the feedback, especially if it doesn't agree with what I post... as long as it is "constructive" criticism that helps me or someone else reading the blog.

What I usually do if I don't agree with something posted or it happens to ruffle my feathers for some reason, I will usually start my reply on a word document so I can write it, leave it, come back to it, polish it, then post it. Since I am usually running (business crazy) most of the time, I find this formula works for me because I want to make sure what I post actually makes sense the second time I read it.

“Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” - Tony Robbins

Todd Jefferies
http://www.AssemblyMasters.net
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Comment on The purpose of the Blog is not for venting...

Charles Field — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:26:02 GMT

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Absolutely right Mike!

We are all in this together. We must work together to make things work. You will never get EVERYONE to agree with anything. Sometimes it is good to keep your own opinion to yourself instead of complaining... if all your going to do IS complain. If you have something that works, that is different or helpful, then post it! Its, not important what we don't like, it's important if what you post will help the industry and techs of United Assemblers.
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Comment on New video on main UAN website

Todd Jefferies — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:30:40 GMT

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I agree with CJ's... This video is a great building block showing the "Unity" of our network. It would be nice if more "Professionals" in our business, that only read this blog, would actually step up and provide their input as well. I know there is a lot more folks out there that read this blog and comment in their head, but for some reason are afraid to actually submit them? It's not a matter saying the right thing, it's just a matter of saying SOMETHING!! ... Get involved people!

“I just told Coach, 'Give me the ball and let me get my guys involved.” - Shaquille O'Neal

Good success!

Todd Jefferies
http://www.AssemblyMasters.net
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Comment on New video on main UAN website

William Cj's Assembly of GA — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:57:31 GMT

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I think this video is a great tool which we all can use to help us stand out from the rest. We can also improve on this somewhat after we get this network rolling by even running our logo's in the background or to the side as well. Great job with this Mike and We at CJ's are excited to get this rolling.

Thanks again

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Comment on It is in My Blood!

Bobby Casey — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:18:30 GMT

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Great post Mike. Love the attitude.

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Comment on Something to think about...

Rob Baker — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:11:34 GMT

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It is mind boggling when a technician is more interested in what the company makes than his own pay.
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Comment on It is in My Blood!

Todd Jefferies — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:47:00 GMT

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I recently read this short book and so should EVERYONE! It is an easy read and nails some of the points in this post right on the head! If you have people working with or for you, this could very well be the relationship "cook book" you are looking for!

Here's a brief excerpt from The 100/0 Principle. Enjoy!

Excerpt from The 100/0 Principle, by Al Ritter

What is the most effective way to create and sustain great relationships with others? It's The 100/0 Principle: You take full responsibility (the 100) for the relationship, expecting nothing (the 0) in return.

Implementing The 100/0 Principle is not natural for most of us. It takes real commitment to the relationship and a good dose of self-discipline to think, act and give 100 percent.

The 100/0 Principle applies to those people in your life where the relationships are too important to react automatically or judgmentally. Each of us must determine the relationships to which this principle should apply. For most of us, it applies to work associates, customers, suppliers, family and friends.

STEP 1 - Determine what you can do to make the relationship work...then do it. Demonstrate respect and kindness to the other person, whether he/she deserves it or not.

STEP 2 - Do not expect anything in return. Zero, zip, nada.

STEP 3 - Do not allow anything the other person says or does (no matter how annoying!) to affect you. In other words, don't take the bait.

STEP 4 - Be persistent with your graciousness and kindness. Often we give up too soon, especially when others don't respond in kind. Remember to expect nothing in return.

Avoid being the "Knower" and shift to being the "Learner."

At times (usually few), the relationship can remain challenging, even toxic, despite your 100 percent commitment and self-discipline. When this occurs, you need to avoid being the "Knower" and shift to being the "Learner." Avoid Knower statements/ thoughts like "that won't work," "I'm right, you are wrong," "I know it and you don't," "I'll teach you," "that's just the way it is," "I need to tell you what I know," etc.

Instead use Learner statements/thoughts like "Let me find out what is going on and try to understand the situation," "I could be wrong," "I wonder if there is anything of value here," "I wonder if..." etc. In other words, as a Learner, be curious!

Principle Paradox

This may strike you as strange, but here's the paradox: When you take authentic responsibility for a relationship, more often than not the other person quickly chooses to take responsibility as well. Consequently, the 100/0 relationship quickly transforms into something approaching 100/100. When that occurs, true breakthroughs happen for the individuals involved, their teams, their organizations and their families.

Reading is believing! Just click here to see inside Al's life-changing book...The 100/0 Principle.

Todd Jefferies
Assembly Masters
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Comment on It is in My Blood!

Eddie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:52:30 GMT

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When you set your goals (whatever they may be) you must have a passion to accomplish them. When you have that passion and back it up with the integrity and virtues mentioned... not only will success be yours, BUT nothing or no one can stop you from accomplishing your goals. Absolutely NOTHING!!

The real question is; do you have your goals set and keep them in front of you where you can see them daily and think about them daily? For this is how you create the passion to accomplish them. Most people today do not have goals and therefore go nowhere. Don't be like most people. Become more than the average~
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Comment on It is in My Blood!

Michael Noble — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:40:55 GMT

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Very well stated!

I have seen many people become confounded because they went out, got a degree and then... thought the world would beat a path to their door without any effort.

Without a positive outlook and hard work, nothing will come to be.

Michael Noble
Assembly Solutions
www.assembly-solutions.net
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