Mark Kola

1. Mechanical Keyboards - I would even say manual typewriters for those people that used them. However the whiteout and the ribbons were a pain.

2. Beauty even in the dark. There was a large moon tonight that was amazing to see when I got up.

3. When work gets "done, done, done" and congratulatory emails that I never respond to flow.

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1. Dinner conversations where everyone is engaged.

2. Stadler and Waldorf

3. Winding down with a cup of coffee on the porch

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1. When you can sit with a friend and just learn from each other

2. When patience is the prevailing attitude in a hectic situation.

3. When a whole day gets disrupted by things out of your control and you now get advanced knowledge of issues to mitigate.

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1. Being quick to listen. When I do, it keeps me humble because I realize I might have said the wrong thing.

2. Spending an hour long drive in conversation. No headphones or other media involved.

3. I got a chance to just think and reflect. No agenda.

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1. Setting a boundary on reading people's posts. The boundary is, when you find something that is thought provoking, think about it and quit scrolling.

2. When I see a list of positive reflection notes over "improvements"

3. The satisfaction of building in a sustainable mindset. Not everything is urgent, important, or worthwhile.

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1. Devotional included a short video on the Power of Words! Especially the ones that you talk to yourself about.

2. Finding wise people for counsel can be challenging. But seeking wisdom is eventually rewarded.

3. Standing up for the people that need the resources to advocate for themselves. Better yet provide the resources with coaching and empowerment.

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1. Making a pineapple upside down cake for a church picnic. The good part is I had left over batter to make my own personal one.

2. 15 minutes a day to explore something new.

3. Building the capacity by delegating work to others. Best part, growing in trust, but I am still verifying as prudent.

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Music Edition:

1. Mary, Mary - Shackles. A great way to get the energy up.

2. Spotify Radio Playlists (Today was Mary J. Blige Radio)

3. The ability to skip songs you don't like. #priceless

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1. Solving for the right problem, not the first problem
2. Delivering a kind word and seeing people smile.
3. Seeing a change become reality 6 months down the road and it is for the better.

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1. Being a peacemaker instead of a peacekeeper, but both have merit.

2. Being kind over being nice. Nice has long term harm without a healing mindset.

3. Always be truthful. But know that there are times when the truth doesn't have to be said. This is a form of grace.

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1. Reading one of my favorite books in the Bible this week in the Message version.

2. I like this outlet of three good things to remind me to be #grateful.

3. Knowing my identity is not in a job, money, things. If I lost them all I can still be content.

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1. Rules, policy, and locks are not punishing but protective
2. Leadership moments that are filled with grace.
3. Gaining knowledge and wisdom. More importantly recognizing when to accept these from others

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• I am breathing
• Having a reverent fear of God constantly, helps me make wise decisions.
• Empowering others is a fantastic investment

#3goodthings today.

1. The sound of the train running as background noise.

2. Inspiration first thing in the morning on some you were thinking about last night.

3. When the to do list has a set of clear priorities

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1. Translating knowledge into wisdom.
2. The epiphany of realizing you only control space of making the decision.
3. Listening is a lifelong skill worth getting better at. It allows us to hear the still small voice.

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1. The smell of a light rain after a dry day
2. Embracing a new morning with hope and expectations of grace and mercy.
3. Looking down an empty train track is somehow therapeutic

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1. Not logging back in after I got home last night.

2. Chapter 1 of @grimalkina@mastodon.social book is a great read.

3. There is something good about just enjoying the ride on the train into work, even when delayed.

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1. Love is an action, where the only limit is one that is self imposed. Continue giving generously.

2. The screaming of young adults playing video games for 5 hours. And the smiles on their faces afterwards.

3. Waking up to a new day of possibilities. It's like a choose your own adventure story

#3goodthings #perception

1. The wisdom to know when to speak truth in love.
2. The wisdom to know that there is a time and place to just listen.
3. The wisdom to gather information to make better decisions especially in crisis moments

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Quality looks different depending on where you stand.

A strategy team may see alignment.
A front-line team may see friction.

Both may be right.

This carousel walks through four lenses I use to assess quality more completely:

• Hang Glider
• Balcony
• Mosh Pit
• Orchestral Chamber

The goal is not to pick one lens.
The goal is to rotate lenses on purpose.

Which viewpoint am I missing right now?

#Leadership #Quality #PLACES

https://tribalthirst.com/posts/quality-from-different-viewpoints/

Here is an individual, leadership, and teamwork framework I have developed.

This is a representation of many years of leading myself, teams, and being led.

Now I will be sharing across a wide spectrum of industries how to use this as a tool. First audience, software developers.

https://tribalthirst.com/posts/places-framework-image/featured.png

The more I use AI models to accomplish repetitive work, the more I see my productivity will be #powershell or #python "batch" files.

#foodforthought

It has been on my mind to start blogging again. Today I am touching a subject that always gets me fired up. After the fact #metrics get me going.

https://tribalthirst.com/posts/defining-metrics/

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1. The fact that I can take a trip by airplane instead of a covered wagon.

2. Text messages instead of telegraphs.

3. Emails instead of snail mail.

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1. Being back at home after a business trip

2. Seeing joy from people who get answers to questions that produced anxiety.

3. A conversation of community building turning into action.

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1. Being able to just enjoy the first hour of the day reading the Bible.

2. Fine art. All types. For those that pursue keep at it.

3. Hearing the train go by and nothing else.

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1. “The most powerful leadership doesn’t tell people what to think. It changes how they think.” — JD Meier

2. The seasons of harvest. It is a reminder of how persevering in the off season is worth it.

3. Personal reflection. Even a few short minutes a day.

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1. A true focus on the Creator is a great way to start every morning.

2. I heard Wisdom and didn't turn away.

3. I am secure in what and how I do something. I don't need ratings or measures to know when I have done my best.

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1. Doing over acknowledging.

2. Rest. Getting replenishment when it is depleted.

3. Ugandan Coffee - I have really enjoyed the blend today.

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1. Starting my labor day thankful that I can do labor. Maybe that isn't the purpose of this day, but I tend to think so.

2. Proverbs 8 in the Message translation of the Bible. Wisdom is amazing.

3. 5am and I can step outside and hear the birds start to chirp. There is a chill in the air, crispness of fall.

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1. Having integrity. And being humble enough to know what failure in that area looks like.

2. A bunch of miles on a walk on the waterfront.

3. 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep

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