Comments on: For Everyday Leaders Opportunity Knocks in the Darkness http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:09:24 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mark http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52926 Mark Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:48:59 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52926 I've enjoyed reading the comentary thus far. Too bad the governor of Illinois has not been reading this blog, or acting responsibly. He will have some time very soon though, to ponder such introspection like he's never (obviously) done before. I hope and pray that Michigan is served better!! :-) I’ve enjoyed reading the comentary thus far.

Too bad the governor of Illinois has not been reading this blog, or acting responsibly. He will have some time very soon though, to ponder such introspection like he’s never (obviously) done before.

I hope and pray that Michigan is served better!! :-)

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]]> By: Steve Byers http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52908 Steve Byers Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:14:23 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52908 Hi Dan, You know, I'd be tempted to buy Ford stock if I had some indication that thinking has changed or might change in that organization. However, I have seen/heard nothing of the sort in all the "testimony" around the requested assistance package. I hear only the same old nonsense about cutting costs ("working for $1" - what utter nonsense). There has to be new thinking. Ford was once on such a path, when the thinking and teaching of Dr. Deming was part of their culture. Sadly, they have been ruled by short term vision for many, many years. In my view, they have failed to adapt, and have failed this country. Perhaps you could comment on the need for new thinking, for not continuing to do what we've always done while expecting different results. I believe this applies to the car companies, and I see no comprehension on their part. How wonderful it would be if government leaders also started to adopt new thinking. And not just when it comes to car companies. Best Wishes, Steve Byers In2:InThinking Network Hi Dan,

You know, I’d be tempted to buy Ford stock if I had some indication that thinking has changed or might change in that organization. However, I have seen/heard nothing of the sort in all the “testimony” around the requested assistance package. I hear only the same old nonsense about cutting costs (”working for $1″ – what utter nonsense). There has to be new thinking. Ford was once on such a path, when the thinking and teaching of Dr. Deming was part of their culture. Sadly, they have been ruled by short term vision for many, many years. In my view, they have failed to adapt, and have failed this country.

Perhaps you could comment on the need for new thinking, for not continuing to do what we’ve always done while expecting different results. I believe this applies to the car companies, and I see no comprehension on their part. How wonderful it would be if government leaders also started to adopt new thinking. And not just when it comes to car companies.

Best Wishes,

Steve Byers
In2:InThinking Network

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]]> By: danmulhern http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52907 danmulhern Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:22:34 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52907 Woo hoo!!! A win-win in a tight time. Woo hoo!!! A win-win in a tight time.

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]]> By: danmulhern http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52906 danmulhern Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:22:08 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52906 Mark, Interesting comments about the Colberts and Stewarts. Scary that people were getting their "news" from them, just as it's scary that people get their "news" from Rush or Hannity. But the question for papers is: will anyone read them? So, somehow, they have to deliver content in many ways to survive. (My investment has doubled in 10 days, but I hope my kids will see a much bigger gain as Ford fights through this and rolls out some great products.) D. Mark,
Interesting comments about the Colberts and Stewarts. Scary that people were getting their “news” from them, just as it’s scary that people get their “news” from Rush or Hannity. But the question for papers is: will anyone read them? So, somehow, they have to deliver content in many ways to survive.
(My investment has doubled in 10 days, but I hope my kids will see a much bigger gain as Ford fights through this and rolls out some great products.)
D.

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]]> By: danmulhern http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52905 danmulhern Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:19:33 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52905 Cheryl, Beautifully put. Beautifully done! Dan Cheryl,
Beautifully put.
Beautifully done!
Dan

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]]> By: danmulhern http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52904 danmulhern Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:18:52 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52904 Heather, Great to hear from you. Good luck in your work! Dan Heather,
Great to hear from you. Good luck in your work!
Dan

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]]> By: danmulhern http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52903 danmulhern Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:17:36 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52903 Way to go, Dave! Maybe I should get you on my show sometime to talk about your experience. Way to go, Dave! Maybe I should get you on my show sometime to talk about your experience.

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]]> By: danmulhern http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52902 danmulhern Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:16:48 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52902 Tony, 9 of 10 Michiganians would be shocked at the Fusion - Camry comparison. We ALL have everyday leadership work to do to wake up the rest of the country on the progress made (so far) by the Big 3. The Kodak example is a good one, too. Thanks for reading with your best self! Dan Tony,
9 of 10 Michiganians would be shocked at the Fusion – Camry comparison. We ALL have everyday leadership work to do to wake up the rest of the country on the progress made (so far) by the Big 3.
The Kodak example is a good one, too.
Thanks for reading with your best self!
Dan

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]]> By: danmulhern http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52901 danmulhern Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:14:29 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52901 Joe, You must be crowned the King of Spring in Michigan, and I couldn't agree with you more! D. Joe,
You must be crowned the King of Spring in Michigan, and I couldn’t agree with you more!
D.

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]]> By: Doreen Lawton http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52900 Doreen Lawton Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:15:40 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52900 There is lots of great advice in your weekly letter. I look forward to reading it. This past weekend I worked at my local library, helping with a book sale. There were books, like new, for one or two dollars. I did some of my Holiday shopping while helping others with their selections. It was good for the library and very good for my wallet! There is lots of great advice in your weekly letter. I look forward to reading it.

This past weekend I worked at my local library, helping with a book sale. There were books, like new, for one or two dollars. I did some of my Holiday shopping while helping others with their selections. It was good for the library and very good for my wallet!

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]]> By: Mark John Hunter http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52889 Mark John Hunter Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:10:26 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52889 Newspapers need content along with the technology. Many newspapers have lost the drive for quality content. Anyeone who follows government closely can see the errors and bias in all news media. With so much of televised new being stilted and turned into show business, newspapers have a solid opportunity to do what they do best of all the news media. Shows like the Dailey Show and The Colbert Report are really warnings to news shows, more so than being only comedy. I see these shows as parodies of what many televised news shows have become. The news host on some news casts, is the show, and not his interviewees, nor the news. The $160 investment in Ford need not have been made out of any emotion, but it is a good bet as stock market investments go. If Ford goes down, not a lot is lost on your part, and if it goes up, it will go up a lot from where it was when you bought. The up side is enormous for both GM and Ford. Mark John Hunter - Alpena Newspapers need content along with the technology. Many newspapers have lost the drive for quality content. Anyeone who follows government closely can see the errors and bias in all news media. With so much of televised new being stilted and turned into show business, newspapers have a solid opportunity to do what they do best of all the news media. Shows like the Dailey Show and The Colbert Report are really warnings to news shows, more so than being only comedy. I see these shows as parodies of what many televised news shows have become. The news host on some news casts, is the show, and not his interviewees, nor the news.

The $160 investment in Ford need not have been made out of any emotion, but it is a good bet as stock market investments go. If Ford goes down, not a lot is lost on your part, and if it goes up, it will go up a lot from where it was when you bought. The up side is enormous for both GM and Ford.

Mark John Hunter – Alpena

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]]> By: Cheryl ElSadr http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52882 Cheryl ElSadr Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:44:53 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52882 Hello Sir, I really get reenergized when I read your newsletter. My family is focusing on helping the needy this year, instead of dreading the shopping. Now we are getting excited about making a difference. My children are learning what is important in this life. Even though I know they feel a little disappointment in getting less, they will gain the priceless gift of self respect. Thank you for agreeing with me that spirituality and relationships must be the top priorities to be a successful leader (and parent). Hello Sir,

I really get reenergized when I read your newsletter. My family is focusing on helping the needy this year, instead of dreading the shopping. Now we are getting excited about making a difference. My children are learning what is important in this life. Even though I know they feel a little disappointment in getting less, they will gain the priceless gift of self respect.

Thank you for agreeing with me that spirituality and relationships must be the top priorities to be a successful leader (and parent).

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]]> By: Heather Carmona http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52880 Heather Carmona Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:17:58 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52880 Thanks Dan, for a great Monday morning pick me up. Times are a changin' and we all need to adapt and use it as an opportunity to grow. I have found that to be so true, whether it's moving the WA3 forward it new directions that are challenging the ways some of our communities think, and in my personal life with my own small biz I'm cultivating. I feel more alive and invigorated by the flurry of new ideas and opportunities ahead. (Thanks for the Ford stock purchase too - my husband will thank you!) Heather Carmona Thanks Dan, for a great Monday morning pick me up. Times are a changin’ and we all need to adapt and use it as an opportunity to grow. I have found that to be so true, whether it’s moving the WA3 forward it new directions that are challenging the ways some of our communities think, and in my personal life with my own small biz I’m cultivating. I feel more alive and invigorated by the flurry of new ideas and opportunities ahead. (Thanks for the Ford stock purchase too – my husband will thank you!)

Heather Carmona

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]]> By: Dan Kesselring http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52879 Dan Kesselring Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:45:29 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52879 Good points, Dan! Your discussion of the newspaper industry reminded me of Kodak. They make film for cameras, but seeing where every day photography was going, they decided to get into digital cameras and printers. Don't know how that's going for them, but I see them advertised every week. But, your comment about the wrong-headed myths that Americans have about their vehicles reminded me of a (maybe rumor?)I heard about Allis-Chalmers many years ago. (I grew up on a farm.) Seems that management built what they felt the farmer needed, but it wasn't what the farmer wanted. They didn't do very well until they started listening to their customers. So, does the auto industry have to start trying to change their customers minds about what they want? That could be a big challenge, and yet I do wonder just how much of the consumers "needs" are based on what advertising tells them they need rather than what they really need. Good points, Dan! Your discussion of the newspaper industry reminded me of Kodak. They make film for cameras, but seeing where every day photography was going, they decided to get into digital cameras and printers. Don’t know how that’s going for them, but I see them advertised every week.

But, your comment about the wrong-headed myths that Americans have about their vehicles reminded me of a (maybe rumor?)I heard about Allis-Chalmers many years ago. (I grew up on a farm.) Seems that management built what they felt the farmer needed, but it wasn’t what the farmer wanted. They didn’t do very well until they started listening to their customers.

So, does the auto industry have to start trying to change their customers minds about what they want? That could be a big challenge, and yet I do wonder just how much of the consumers “needs” are based on what advertising tells them they need rather than what they really need.

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]]> By: Dave Vermilye http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/comment-page-1/#comment-52878 Dave Vermilye Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:40:12 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2008/12/for-everyday-leaders-opportunity-knocks-in-the-darkness/#comment-52878 Dan, thanks for focusing on the opportunity side of the equation. As an individual who is coming up on a second anniversary of self-employment, I have experienced the power of opportunity more than once. I have gone through layoffs, mergers and "mission sizing". Each one was laced with opportunities that were only available when sought. While others languished in pain, some saw an opening. The "mission sizing" led to a new business that has survived the past 2 years, and looking for opportunities in the next. It is optimism that will see us through the next few years. Thanks for your words, Dave Vermilye, Grand Rapids Dan, thanks for focusing on the opportunity side of the equation. As an individual who is coming up on a second anniversary of self-employment, I have experienced the power of opportunity more than once. I have gone through layoffs, mergers and “mission sizing”. Each one was laced with opportunities that were only available when sought. While others languished in pain, some saw an opening. The “mission sizing” led to a new business that has survived the past 2 years, and looking for opportunities in the next. It is optimism that will see us through the next few years.
Thanks for your words,
Dave Vermilye, Grand Rapids

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