#ProdChat – 08/24/2016 – Keeping Relationships Productive
On DATE, #ProdChat discussed the topic, Keeping Relationships Productive. Managing relationships (work and personal), especially people who are unproductive or drain our time, is a worthwhile effort for our productivity. Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about “Keeping Relationships Productive.” Enjoy!
Questions:
- Q1: Why care about keeping relationships productive? In other words, how do relationships impact our #productivity? #prodchat
- Q2: What relationships do you have to manage for keeping productive? #prodchat
- Q3: How do you keep your personal (friends, alumni, familial and romantic) relationships productive? #prodchat
- Q4: How do you keep in touch with your personal contacts? #prodchat
- Q5: How do you keep your professional (boss, coworkers and collegial) relationships productive? #prodchat
- Q6: How do you stay top of mind for job/ promotion/ speaking/ project opportunities and more with professional contacts? #prodchat
- Q7: How do you help the #productivity-challenged people in your life since that impacts yours? #prodchat
- Q8: What can negative relationships (or aspects of such negative relationships) do to your #productivity? #prodchat
- Q9: How do you steer a potentially unproductive (toxic, annoying/frustrating, or otherwise negative) relationship into a productive one? #prodchat
- Q10: What can you change about yourself in the next week to build more productive relationships? #prodchat
- Q11: What haven’t we discussed on #prodchat that you’d like to discuss in the near future? Reply with ideas, suggestions!
Raw transcript:
| User | Tweet | Time |
| rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/mvkn2lXmag | Wed Aug 24 23:59:07 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Keeping Relationships Productive.” Join us! https://t.co/engzKsjFfO | Thu Aug 25 00:00:25 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | Woohoo! Time to #prodchat! | Thu Aug 25 00:00:32 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | RT @rsidneysmith Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Keeping Relationships Productive.” Join us! https://t.co/d1MGf4ewwM | Thu Aug 25 00:00:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat https://t.co/41wuVlBeEc | Thu Aug 25 00:01:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Hi, Art! How’re you doing today? #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:01:21 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | RT @rsidneysmith: Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Keeping Relationships Productive.” Join us! https://t.co/engzKsjFfO | Thu Aug 25 00:01:43 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @rsidneysmith Doing just fine. Yourself? #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:01:52 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Hi, Michelle! How’re you doing today? #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:02:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | What’s a #productivity success you’ve had this or last week? #prodchat https://t.co/r4zNbIAPkz | Thu Aug 25 00:02:08 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump I’m actually doing great today. Thanks for asking! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:02:12 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | Michelle from Virginia. GTD enthusiast and productivity geek #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:02:29 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | I’m Art Gelwicks, founder of @TheIdeaPump and a solution strategist by trade. Also productivity, pen, and paper geek. :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:02:43 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Hi Ray! I’m doing very well, thanks! #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:03:39 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/8VPDzt8wWh | Thu Aug 25 00:04:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q1: Why care about keeping relationships productive? How do relationships impact our #productivity? #prodchat https://t.co/uTc7gmQaFP | Thu Aug 25 00:05:05 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A1: Anything dependent on more than one person for success requires solid relationships to make things happen. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:05:45 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Me: I’m an @Evernote Certified Consultant. @GoogleSmallBiz Advisor (#Productivity, 2016). Productivity – Technology Coach. Host, #ProdChat! | Thu Aug 25 00:06:36 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A1: Our relationships tend to have a large impact on our lives in general, including our productivity #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:07:25 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A1: We live in an interdependent, global prof. world today! We need to understand that we are doing for others, as for self. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:07:52 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A1: A poor relationship can create friction and resistance to productive efforts. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:08:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Amen, most often successful outcomes happen in collaboration! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:08:42 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A1: Even without the collaboration consideration, a weak relationship can act like an anchor on a boat. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:09:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q2: What relationships do you have to manage for keeping productive? #prodchat https://t.co/tcbDSGM1LC | Thu Aug 25 00:10:07 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A2: Personal, colleagues, managers, subordinates…pretty much anything human (don’t tell my dog.) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:11:33 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A1 Relations left to stagnate will wither away from neglect. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:11:53 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A1: No man (or woman) is an island. We need each other if any of us are to reach our potential. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:12:55 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A2: I have to manage relationships with my colleagues, supervisor, & loved ones to stay productive #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:13:40 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A1: It’s as important to understand the relationship as it is to maintain it. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:13:45 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q3: How do you keep your personal (friends, alumni, familial and romantic) relationships productive? #prodchat https://t.co/fpLoFjNuI0 | Thu Aug 25 00:15:11 +0000 2016 |
| MultiplyingGood | A2.To be productive, be aware of these relationships. #prodchat https://t.co/JLKumInsAD | Thu Aug 25 00:15:15 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A2 Professionally, productive co-worker relationships are essential. Personally, keep relationship with your other half stoked. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:15:55 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A3: Tough question. It varies by the relationship. Some are by meeting expectations, some by exceeding. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:16:18 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A2: Presently family members and people with whom I consult or could be future clients. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:16:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @MultiplyingGood Nice chart! I’m going to have to review that in-depth after #prodchat. | Thu Aug 25 00:17:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck @MultiplyingGood Hi, Frank and Mark! How are you guys doing today? #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:17:35 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman How’re you today, Jim? I just realized that you’re in the DMV area. My main office is in Arlington VA. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:18:18 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A3 Try something new and different to pleasantly surprise others and keep relationships with them productive. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:18:28 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith Doing well. Glad to be able to chat this week. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:18:57 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Hi, Ray. I live in Maryland and work in DC. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:19:20 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck I fully believe in that principle…potential is only gained through interdependence! #covey #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:19:26 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Perhaps lunch sometime soon when I’m in town! :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:19:43 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A3: Make sure you take time to learn what is important to the other people and keep that in mind when you act. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:19:58 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q4: How do you keep in touch with your personal contacts? #prodchat https://t.co/GQvcZr5Ob5 | Thu Aug 25 00:20:07 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A3: That’s a good question. I try to communicate clearly and listen. I also try to remain open to their perspectives #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:20:19 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Metro can make it happen, even with SafeTrack. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:20:26 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A3: I have four ProdPod episodes (starting with Ep. 53 https://t.co/T4lzm1XXmK) cover my Pull Method to relationships. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:20:54 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A4: In person when possible, messaging, texting, and chats when not. Email as a last resort. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:21:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Ugh! I’ve been the victim of @WMATA’s SafeTrack several times in recent months. Alas, it’s for safety! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:21:45 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A4 I keep in touch with personal contacts via phone, text and email. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:22:19 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A4 I keep in touch with personal contacts via phone, text and email. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:22:19 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A4: LinkedIn is a good way to keep track of those infrequent contact relationships professionally. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:22:49 +0000 2016 |
| waltruistic | RT @JKatzaman: A3 Try something new and different to pleasantly surprise others and keep relationships with them productive. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:22:54 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A4: By phone – voice and text #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:22:57 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A4: Those who live near, in person is best. Telephone for others for any serious communication. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:23:39 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A4: @evernote notebook of personal contacts each as reminder notes. I keep it updated & set reminders each time I connect. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:23:57 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman I’ll keep you posted when I’m next available in town. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:24:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q5: How do you keep your professional (boss, coworkers and collegial) relationships productive? #prodchat https://t.co/Y1RVX3o3La | Thu Aug 25 00:25:05 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A4: You can do something similar using Google Inbox and setting reminders. I use Android Wear to set reminders to contact people. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:25:20 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A5: Expectation management, proactive communication, and taking notes…lots and lots of notes. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:25:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: I have a #GTD agenda note for each contact unless they’re a @LinkedIn contact then I use its reminder & messaging systems! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:26:09 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith Interesting use of @evernote . I Like it. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:26:24 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A5: I try to ask questions for clarification as often as I need to and follow through on my responsibilities #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:26:44 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A5: I think “no surprises” is important, especially with the boss. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:27:34 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A5: A collection in my Bullet Journal based system for each person is my starting place. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:27:57 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @DrFrankBuck Here, here! “No surprises.” My mantra! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:28:21 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A5: Be someone who can be counted on. Do what you say you will do. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:28:21 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | RT @rsidneysmith: @michelle1908 @JKatzaman @SallyReb Are you joining us in 30min for #ProdChat? Please retweet! https://t.co/OKZr0fV6UP | Thu Aug 25 00:28:31 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A5 Take the initiative to get involved with and be helpful in office activities and projects. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:28:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/yz1SnjAQm1 #prodchat https://t.co/xMNeyWQ7ri | Thu Aug 25 00:29:08 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | Listening in tonight #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:29:18 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @JKatzaman Need to find a balance with this though, too much and you’re perceived as pushy. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:29:40 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @SallyReb Lurking in the corner? :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:29:56 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: Keeping your boss or supervisor consistently updated about your workload so you don’t get overloaded inadvertently is vital. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:29:56 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q6: How do you stay top of mind for prof. opportunities and more with professional contacts? #prodchat https://t.co/2mCjoIBErQ | Thu Aug 25 00:30:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @SallyReb Good to have you listening in, Sally! Cheers! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:30:32 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @TheIdeaPump At least ask. It’s the thought that counts. If they’re fine, your conscious is clear. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:30:52 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A6: Action items and projects in my prod. system. Connect people with actions and successful outcomes. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:30:59 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | That about sums it up! #prodchat https://t.co/cyKI30OdzF | Thu Aug 25 00:31:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump @JKatzaman Yes, I learned that early in my career…”overachiever” title can sometimes work agst you with coworkers. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:31:19 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @rsidneysmith: Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/yz1SnjAQm1 #prodchat https://t.co/x… | Thu Aug 25 00:31:36 +0000 2016 |
| w3consulting | RT @rsidneysmith: Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/yz1SnjAQm1 #prodchat https://t.co/x… | Thu Aug 25 00:31:36 +0000 2016 |
| focusatwork | RT @rsidneysmith: Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/yz1SnjAQm1 #prodchat https://t.co/x… | Thu Aug 25 00:31:36 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | RT @rsidneysmith: Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/yz1SnjAQm1 #prodchat https://t.co/x… | Thu Aug 25 00:31:36 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I like to share intriguing and valuable content with prof. contacts, and using @linkedin to congratulate contacts on moments. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:32:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6a: e.g., promotions, new big projects started, birthdays, new certifications, etc. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:32:51 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @rsidneysmith @linkedin Sharing relevant content directly with contacts shows they’re in your thoughts. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:33:21 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A6 Simply staying in touch, being helpful when needed, will kept you in minds of professional contacts. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:33:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Looping people in as needed and warranted are good activities as well! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:33:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @TheIdeaPump: @rsidneysmith @linkedin Sharing relevant content directly with contacts shows they’re in your thoughts. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:33:34 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q7: How do you help the #productivity-challenged people in your life since that impacts yours? #prodchat https://t.co/5xQghIQaTX | Thu Aug 25 00:35:08 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A6 I use Twitter and #LI to share info & just say hello #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:35:30 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Just be sure info is accurate. A couple years ago I got LinkedIn congrats months ahead of time for my birthday. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:35:42 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A7: Delicately. Sometimes they don’t know they’re challenged. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:35:44 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A7: That’s the $64,000 question! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:36:16 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A7: Act where they can observe and answer questions without preaching. Little steps… #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:36:23 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Yes, that’s true! Good data in, good data out! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:36:26 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A7: Model how easy it can be to have your act together. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:37:09 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: As a supervisor, I tend to bring this up when they’re at their best, using their momentum to shore up their weaknesses. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:37:16 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith I get old fast enough. I didn’t need the assist. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:37:18 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A7 looking forward to comments on helping productivity challenged, I’m struggling w this now (it’s making wrk miserable) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:37:38 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: It’s best to be giving continuous improvement opportunities (as a supervisor). #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:37:55 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | RT @DrFrankBuck: A7: That’s the $64,000 question! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:38:24 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A7: You can help upwards just as well as helping people on equal footing as you. Just ask what their biggest pain point is. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:38:57 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: Make a suggestion to managers to have everyone regularly present their #productivity skills/tools/habits. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:38:58 +0000 2016 |
| MultiplyingGood | RT @rsidneysmith: Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/yz1SnjAQm1 #prodchat https://t.co/x… | Thu Aug 25 00:39:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Yes, modeling good practices is one of the best ways to help those #productivity-challenged. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:39:43 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A7 so true! #prodchat https://t.co/HP5cAECniZ | Thu Aug 25 00:39:46 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A7: Don’t be afraid to reveal your systems to others indirectly, then follow up when they ask, “What’s that?” #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:40:02 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q8: What can negative relationships do to your #productivity? #prodchat https://t.co/rFBm0njBVL | Thu Aug 25 00:40:05 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A7 You can offer to help those challenged productively, but don’t force the issue. Do the best to work around stubbornness. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:40:18 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A8: Hinder progress, damage other relationships, and create mental drain and exhaustion. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:40:35 +0000 2016 |
| MultiplyingGood | RT @rsidneysmith: A7: Make a suggestion to managers to have everyone regularly present their #productivity skills/tools/habits. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:40:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Yes, more honey less lemons. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:40:46 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @TheIdeaPump: A8: Hinder progress, damage other relationships, and create mental drain and exhaustion. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:40:54 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @TheIdeaPump: A8: Hinder progress, damage other relationships, and create mental drain and exhaustion. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:41:12 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @rsidneysmith @JKatzaman Go straight for the honey mead. :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:41:15 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump @JKatzaman Amen! :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:41:30 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A8: They can take your productivity downhill, for sure #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:41:36 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A7 that is a great idea! Gives folks opportunity to both educate and learn, plus values #productivity #prodchat https://t.co/m0NRDelpP0 | Thu Aug 25 00:41:45 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A8: You need to know if their resistance is unintentional or intentional. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:42:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @SallyReb Yes, everyone benefits. And those challenged can be offered help collegially and not punitively. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:42:19 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A8 Negative relationships can hurt productivity. Injecting physical and mental distance can ease the pain. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:42:41 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A8: The time spent thinking about the negative relationship is time taken away from accomplishing something worthwhile. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:42:53 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @DrFrankBuck: A8: The time spent thinking about the negative relationship is time taken away from accomplishing something worthwhile. #p… | Thu Aug 25 00:43:10 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @DrFrankBuck: A8: The time spent thinking about the negative relationship is time taken away from accomplishing something worthwhile. #p… | Thu Aug 25 00:43:10 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | Client commented on my analog note taking so I gave him a duplicate notebook…and then caught him using it. :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:43:39 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Nice! #payitforward #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:43:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Join us for the next #productivity book club’s live discussion! https://t.co/wQRfxIkzyT #prodchat https://t.co/MwCfxbxarA | Thu Aug 25 00:44:01 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | Join us for the next #productivity book club’s live discussion! https://t.co/n14akGjZH4 #prodchat https://t.co/nq4S4yRxh8 | Thu Aug 25 00:44:04 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | Join us for the next #productivity book club’s live discussion! https://t.co/hm4Ss8sLAT #prodchat https://t.co/UmSTy4J3eQ | Thu Aug 25 00:44:05 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A8 so glad I listened in this eve, struggling w this topic and know it is impacting my #productivity #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:44:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q9: How do you steer a potentially unproductive relationship into a productive one? #prodchat https://t.co/4FUqzCHQXt | Thu Aug 25 00:45:07 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @TheIdeaPump I really think the paper journal is the best tool in a 1-on-1 situation. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:45:10 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @SallyReb It can be so draining. You don’t realize until extreme, but even the aggregate of minor negativity reduces productivity. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:45:41 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @DrFrankBuck Absolutely. There is gravitas when they say something and you pick up your pen to write it down. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:46:25 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A9: I try to be non-confrontational but casually address conflict points with constructive opportunities to collaborate. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:46:25 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A9 Be empathetic — admittedly not a guy thing — to help resolve the cause of an unproductive relationship. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:47:41 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A9: Listen more. Talk less. Look for areas of agreement. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:47:58 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @JKatzaman Gentlemen are decisive AND compassionate. :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:48:17 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A9: I avoid negative interactions and move to asynchronous communications until I have a strategy for productive activities. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:48:20 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | RT @DrFrankBuck: A9: Listen more. Talk less. Look for areas of agreement. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:48:40 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @rsidneysmith I believe the phrase is…”bob and weave.” #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:48:50 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A9 always try to take a strengths based approach, what is going well and build on that #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:49:31 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | Don’t hesitate to acknowledge there are some relationships that are inherently unproductive and undesirable. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:49:37 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q10: What can you change about yourself in the next week to build more productive relationships? #prodchat https://t.co/MkIfuZcnJK | Thu Aug 25 00:50:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump @JKatzaman Agreed! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:50:35 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to mentally say “It’s not me…it’s you.” :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:50:38 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A9 In reality, I find myself avoiding interaction and communication until necessary #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:51:05 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A10: Look at my goals and reach out to anyone who can help / benefit from them. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:51:09 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @TheIdeaPump Nobody and no relationship is perfect. You can’t create something that isn’t there. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:51:22 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | RT @rsidneysmith: Q10: What can you change about yourself in the next week to build more productive relationships? #prodchat https://t.co/M… | Thu Aug 25 00:51:48 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A10: Look for ways our strengths can make life easier for others. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:51:51 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump LOL. ;-) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:52:29 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | A10 great question! Pondering… What can i change about myself ….. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:52:41 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | Another great #prodchat! Nice job @rsidneysmith | Thu Aug 25 00:52:59 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A10 Take a genuine interest in and compliment other’s work or activities. Showing you care will yield dividends. #ProdChat | Thu Aug 25 00:53:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @SallyReb Have you read @mwbuckingham’s First Break All the Rules? Worthy book read! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:53:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A10: A through review of my Agendas and contact notes. I’m sure there are people I haven’t been in touch with in some time! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:54:29 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q11: What would you like discussed on #ProdChat in the near future? Reply with ideas, suggestions! https://t.co/B7Lqhjl5HF | Thu Aug 25 00:55:03 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | BONUS QUESTION! #prodchat https://t.co/2vqLjYngcX | Thu Aug 25 00:55:23 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A11: Analog productivity tools!!! :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:56:01 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | No, and I’ll add to my list! Thanks, always appreciate #book recommendation #prodchat https://t.co/JVeJcSV3v2 | Thu Aug 25 00:56:20 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A11: I am always up for a good discussion on @evernote tricks people have. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:56:48 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Suggestion added to the schedule! Thanks! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:57:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck @evernote You won’t here an argument from me! ;-) Suggestion added to the schedule! Thanks! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:57:58 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | A11: OneNote. (Sorry, Ray.) :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:58:15 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump I’ll see if we have enough interest but I’ve captured the idea! Thanks! :) #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 00:58:40 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Next #ProdChat: August 31 – “Maintaining Our Productivity Systems.” Have a great week, all! https://t.co/KUH0kEXxYB | Thu Aug 25 00:59:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! https://t.co/1kr9W23Suh | Thu Aug 25 01:00:37 +0000 2016 |
| SallyReb | Many thanks folks for the inspiring discussion #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 01:00:41 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Thanks, Art! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 01:00:55 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | Enjoyed the chat! Thanks, all! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 01:01:45 +0000 2016 |
| TheIdeaPump | @rsidneysmith My pleasure. Glad I could join in tonight. I’ll do my best to be a bit more regular. #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 01:01:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @TheIdeaPump Your attendance is always welcomed, and appreciated! Cheers, mate! #prodchat | Thu Aug 25 01:02:46 +0000 2016 |