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		<title>Are you an IDREAM (“Believe to be”) Leader or people actually follow you?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabio Filho</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us have already faced this kind o situation: We work for a manager that thinks has a good approach and “grip” of his team, but among us, the team, contempt is what dominates. Yes, contempt. Some of you will say that the feeling is not exactly this but a related one. The fact [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1568" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="IDREAM Leader" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/42696561.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="168" />Many of us have already faced this kind o situation: We work for a manager that thinks has a good approach and “grip” of his team, but among us, the team, contempt is what dominates. Yes, contempt. Some of you will say that the feeling is not exactly this but a related one. The fact is that it is not a “good” feeling.</p>
<p>The question: Why?</p>
<p>There can be many reasons, some related to persona l characteristics and others related to corporate politics, family business and etc. Unfortunately, many corporations, independently of their sizes, struggles to recognize this problem and, therefore, have not idea at all on how to act when faced with those situations.</p>
<p>What can be impressive is the amount of managers that take way too long time to recognize they are one of those<strong> IDREAM (“BELIEVE TO BE”)</strong> Leader. IDREAM  leaders come into the office  as they owned it, talk to their team as close friends and call for action and goals believing to be a leader , a reference to them all. On contrary, IDREAM leaders are simply seen by their team as someone to repot to, a daily routine and an obligation.</p>
<p>Of course, as you can imagine, this kind of attitude can lead to decrease of performance, motivation and, what is worse, a complete lack of commitment.</p>
<p>Now, having said that, how to discover if <strong>YOU</strong> are not one of those IDREAM leaders? Below 5 tips of actions to ensure you can actually get the grip of your team:</p>
<p><strong>1-) 1:1</strong> <strong>Chats</strong></p>
<p>How offer do you take 1:1 breaks, coffees or lunches with individuals of your team??  I am not talking here about revision or those 360 reviews meetings, but actually INFORMAL time to get to know them better? The normal reactions to those questions are answers like lack of time, priorities, waiting for the best time and etc…</p>
<p>Don’t wait for them to get to you forever. Take the initiative and try to know more about them, their aspirations and beliefs. This can take 15 min and can FOREVER change their impressions about you and, also, support you in gathering more info about your employee and the work environment.  People will  for sure subliminally acknowledge that  you care, that you are open and, of course, that you want to make things better.</p>
<p>If you are a head of division and do have a big team on your hands, there are still no excuses. One of the best ways to evaluate the work environment is to do as quality inspectors do in industrial procedures, if in doubt just “<em>choose randomly and vary the load”</em>.</p>
<p>Yes, don’t just talk to your managers or the managers of your managers.  Go to their employee and ask for a coffee. Definitively you will learn a lot (a load lot more) than those review reports you receive.   <img src='http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Then, of course, for the next 1:1, change departments and people.</p>
<p><strong>2-) Hang Around</strong></p>
<p>Whenever possible, hang around after work or when attending any corporate event. Watching faces as well as talking to different  people can help not only to get your “CORPOARTE MOOD” but indeed to learn more about what is going on behind  social curtains J</p>
<p>For some talking to strangers can be harsh and, unfortunately, in many (most of) corporations managers are not properly trained and/or coached about personal relationships, motivation and networking.</p>
<p>One tip to ensure this happens is to stimulate it through oriented events. Many corporations, when setting up internal events, ensure that employees have named seats and tables for their lunch times with people from different areas and regions.  You can be part of it!</p>
<p>Also, one tip is, while visiting as customer or a regional office, hang around afterworks or for a coffee after lunch.  Be part, whenever possible, of those conversation circles, be AVAILABLE.  <strong>AVAILABILITY</strong> definitively is the key word to consider</p>
<p><strong>3-) Circle Around</strong></p>
<p>Likewise hanging around, circling around the workspace can always offer you not only the chance to talk to someone you probably wouldn’t normally do but also suggest the impression of availability and attention. It means you care where your team works, you are listening, you want to make things better therefore you are definitively open for ideas and suggestions. It means you want to make sure people can share with you thoughts and that you are willing to become a reference. It means you are a TRUE LEADER and NOT an IDREAM Leader.</p>
<p><strong>4-) Share/Forward Info</strong></p>
<p>How many times a week you input your team with new info. I am talking here not only info about your market or job, but overall knowledge you have interest and are willing to share that could of use and interest?</p>
<p>Many just forward links, news or emails without even asking for any input. How many times have you seen a manager that attended a specific event and, when back, simply handed an copy of the presentations to you as if this would transfer all the “<em>knowledge experience</em>” to the team?</p>
<p>Twitter can be a great tool here. Personally, I stimulate all my team to use it once, due to its 140 word limit, It can support us being fast and straight. Most importantly, for the tweets I do consider relevant for our business, I do ask for INPUT personally and professionally. This kind of action not only supports addressing the image of being always updated and connected but, most importantly, ensuring that , as a leader, I am thinking and caring  about my team’s  constant  professional and personal growth.</p>
<p><strong>5-) Don’t be afraid to ask</strong></p>
<p>Leading (not managing) a team means being able to ensure you have the correct people for the challenge with their unique skills and who can give you differentiation and leverage. This means recognizing that, FOR SURE, people will know things you don’t.</p>
<p>We live in a world where technology is “Kicking bureaucracy’s butt” and where managers need to learn to become more leaders than ever.  Having said you must be able to talk openly and honestly with you team and, of course, always receive their input for proper guidance.</p>
<p>Also, when I say ASK I also mean questioning about professional and personal information. We are all human and asking means you care which give you leverage in ensuring you are well position to be a reference.</p>
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<p>What about you?????  What Kind of leader are you???  Share your thoughts  :-)</p>
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		<title>HOOTSUITE: A razão pela qual deixei o Tweetdeck!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mais uma dica à lista de “newbies”  tecnológicas para aqueles que interagem com redes sociais freqüentemente.  Como sabemos existem diversas ferramentas que oferecem  uma melhor interação e gestão de múltiplas redes sociais, permitindo assim facilitar a vida de empresas e pessoas na hora de postarinformações em múltiplas contas, gerenciar resultados e visualizar informações. Particularmente tenho [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1539" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="Hootsuite Logo" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hootsuite-logo1.png" alt="" width="152" height="133" />Mais uma dica à lista de “newbies”  tecnológicas para aqueles que interagem com redes sociais freqüentemente.  Como sabemos existem diversas ferramentas que oferecem  uma melhor interação e gestão de múltiplas redes sociais, permitindo assim facilitar a vida de empresas e pessoas na hora de postarinformações em múltiplas contas, gerenciar resultados e visualizar informações.</p>
<p>Particularmente tenho utilizado já algum tempo o <a href="http://www.tweetdeck.com/">TWEETDECK</a> e que tem me suportado fielmente.  Ofertando uma interface integrada , o TWEETDECK apresente sem dúvida o básico para aqueles que desejam gerenciar múltiplcas contas assim como  facilmente visualizar informações postados das pessoas que seguem, e reencaminhá-las de forma fácil e dinâmica. Entretanto , com o passar do tempo,  minhas demandas pessoais e profissionais começaram requerer  um ferramental que ofertasse  de forma nativa e integrada as seguintes características: AGILIDADE, INTEGRAÇÃO COM BROWSER e RELATÓRIOS ANALÍSTICOS.</p>
<p>Foi assim que me deparei com o <a href="http://www.hootsuite.com/">HOOTSUITE</a> e, após dias de uso e comparações, acabei o adotando como minha plataforma de interação com redes sociais. Como todas as ferramentas, o HOOTSUITE possui seus altos e baixos mas, de forma genérica, certamente atende de forma mais abrangente  as necessidades de usuários mais ativos e profissionais do setor de mídias sociais.</p>
<p>Abaixo descrevo vantagens e desvantagens encontradas . Certamente recomendo um TRIAL <img src='http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<h2><strong>Vantagens:</strong></h2>
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<p><strong><em>Mais rápido e Interface “Clean”</em></strong></p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1540" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="hootsuite-interface" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hootsuite-interface.jpg" alt="" width="369" height="250" />O TWEETDECK, pelo fato de ser baseado na plataforma ADOBE AIR, constantemente demonstrava lentidão e reivindicava constantes atualizações  ,o que, com freqüência , interrompia minha rotina.  Após seu login, o HOOTSUITE apresenta-se extremamente mais ágil , não somente na apresentação das informações  mas também durante toda  interação do usuário com o Aplicativo.  Funcionalidades básicas como obter a “<em>Bio</em>” de um usuário no Twitter assim como o re-encaminhamento de informações em múltiplas contas de diferentes redes sociais apresentou-se mais ágil e fácil.</p>
<p>Da mesma forma, a interface  apresenta melhor visualização , de forma mais clara e  fácil leitura, com cores menos agressivas e acesso a  funcionalidades através de barras de fácil acesso. Além disso a divisão de contas em formato de TABS agiliza o acesso intuitivamente  as informações e atualizações.</p>
<p><strong><em>Integrado ao Browser</em></strong></p>
<p>O fato de ser integrado ao browser não somente torna a plataforma mais rápida como agiliza no acesso aos links referenciados  pelas informações postadas. Por não necessitar abrir o browser para então direcionar a URL selecionada, o acesso aos endereços web  fica mais dinâmico além de não necessitar a mudança de tela.</p>
<p>Dica:  se deixar seu browser configurado para abrir novas páginas em TAB’s  adicionais , o acesso as informações fica muito prático.</p>
<p><strong><em>Permite Agendamentos</em></strong></p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1542" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="hootsuite-schedule" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hootsuite-schedule.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="224" />Principalmente para empresas  este tipo de funcionalidade auxilia bastante. A plataforma permite não somente o agendamento de Posts simples como do que é chamado de “<em>Bulk Schedule</em>”,  onde diversas atualizações podem ser postadas em datas e horários distinto. Muito prático.</p>
<p><strong><em>Permite  relatórios analíticos</em></strong></p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1543" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="hootsuitebarra" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hootsuitebarra.jpg" alt="" width="18" height="122" />Esta funcionalidade, não existente no TWEETDECK por exemplo, realmente torna o HOOTSUIDE uma ferramenta diferenciada.  Através do painel de “<em>ANALYTICS</em>”, conseguimos integrar em um relatório único e customizável informações sobre aderência dos Posts, usabilidade e compartilhamento por região, “click rates” e informações integradas ao Google Analytics.  Vale o Teste!</p>
<h2><strong>Desvantagens:</strong></h2>
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<p><strong><em>Não permite limpar os “STREAMS”</em></strong></p>
<p>Uma das funcionalidades que existem no TWEEDECK e não no HOOTSUITE.  Streams são as colunas de informações referentes as diferentes contas de redes sociais.  A habilidade de podermos limpar os Streams permite melhor visualização das informações já vistas assim como uma interface e ambiente mais limpo. Certamente esta será uma das atualizações para as próximas versões.</p>
<p><strong><em>Não permite visão integrada de diferentes redes sociais</em></strong></p>
<p>Apesar de conseguirmos ver em TAB’s distintas as diferences contas em redes sociais, o ambiente não permite a criação de uma visão única de Streams de contas diferentes em uma TAB única. Mais uma das funcionalidades que o TWEETDECK apresenta e que o o torna ainda uma plataforma de grande escolha entre os usuários.</p>
<p><strong><em>Funcionalidades completas requerem pagamento</em></strong></p>
<p>Se você possui mais de 5 contas em diferentes redes sociais e precisa de relatórios mais detalhados e complexos com relação a sua presença on-line terá de pagar por isto.  O custo é baixíssimo (e vale muito a pena) mas não deixa de ser uma desvantagem.</p>
<p><strong><em>Não permite busca entre os Streams</em></strong></p>
<p>Caso queira, entre as atualizações de sua conta no Twitter( por exemplo), buscar um tweet específico  de um pessoa específica, não  conseguimos com o HOOTSUITE.  Esta funcionalidade pode ser nem tanto utilizado por muitos porém, no meu caso, uso bastante como filtro de informações  e usuários.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>O que realmente fez a </strong><strong>diferença?</strong></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-1544 alignleft" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="hootlet" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hootlet1.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="134" /></p>
<p>O  HOOTSUITE possui um Plugin para o <a href="http://www.google.com/chrome">Chrome</a> ( uso o <a href="http://www.rockmelt.com/">Rockmelt</a> como browser) chamado de HOOTLET Integrado ao formato de EDGES  do CHROME permite fácil acesso a compartilhar a página atual que você está visualizando, via HOOTSUITE, a todas  suas contas em redes sociais.  Sempre tive diversos problemas em compartilhar páginas e informações,  uma vez que, além de várias implementações de <em>‘RETWEETS</em> ‘e ‘<em>LIKES</em>’  serem problemáticas e mal formatadas,  a customização muita das vezes requeria  COPIAR e COLAR no TWEETDECK para agilizar o compartilhamento. O HOOTLET ajudou e MUITO neste processo e certamente foi o fator decisivo para eu migrar para o HOOTSUITE.</p>
<p>Bons testes!</p>
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<p>E você, qual plataforma usa?  Compartilhe  conosco suas observações e idéias. <img src='http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Você conhece mesmo seu time?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabio Filho</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Durante todo dia tenho a oportunidade de conversar com diferentes tipos de pessoas( naturalidades, culturas, nacionalidades)  em diversas partes do globo.  Sempre que tenho a oportunidade questiono, à  todos  aqueles que possuem cargo gerencial ou que lideram algum tipo de equipe , quanto ao conhecimento que possuem sobre a situação emocional, motivacional  e visionária de [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1526" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="Your Team" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/group.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="187" />Durante todo dia tenho a oportunidade de conversar com diferentes tipos de pessoas( naturalidades, culturas, nacionalidades)  em diversas partes do globo.  Sempre que tenho a oportunidade questiono, à  todos  aqueles que possuem cargo gerencial ou que lideram algum tipo de equipe , quanto ao conhecimento que possuem sobre a situação emocional, motivacional  e visionária de seus funcionários e times.</p>
<p>Normalmente e constantemente tenho visto que, além destes tipos de questionamentos gerarem desconforto ao interrogado,  as respostas ser apresentam em formato de desculpas sejam estas voltadas a questões relativas a gestão de tempo, quantidade de times e pessoas , foco e etc.. Mesmo aquelas que sabiam algum tipo de informação mais pessoal de um ou outro funcionário, poucos sabiam de suas aspirações pessoais, desejos e reais anseios e vontades. Muitos sabiam apenas quilo que queriam ouvir, ou o que chamamos do politicamente correto corporativo.</p>
<p>Em uma pergunta seguinte questiono como aquele “líder” garante  que seu time esteja devidamente capacitado e informado para atender as demandas que a empresa os apresenta. Para esta, as respostas, em sua maioria, foram QUASE todas iguais e uma chuva de jargões, onde frases como “PROGRAMAS DE INCENTIVOS A CAPACITAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL” e “ROADMAPS DE TREINAMENTO” foram praticamente unânimes. Alguns comentaram sobre programas de integração e outros sobre estudos de cadência entre os empregados, porém nada efetivamente, ou melhor, realisticamente diferenciado.</p>
<p>Pergunto:  O que você REALMENTE sabe sobre o AMBIENTE em que seu funcionário/time SENTE ESTAR ????</p>
<p>Como podemos nos apresentar como líderes ou referências profissionais e esperar resultados crescentes de um profissional quando agimos como simples gerentes??   Que tipo de Líderes estamos criando quando  a avaliação das qualificações e características intangíveis que mais poderiam suportar as pessoas a realizarem seus potenciais está  constantemente sendo ignorada.</p>
<p>Sem dúvida a correria do dia pode ser usada como desculpa (apesar de não ser) porém nos preocuparmos não somente com o bem-estar profissional ( que  por sinal virou moda corporativa e não significa absolutamente nada para grande parte das empresas que prezam tal visão)  mas sim como a forma com a qual as pessoas  se visualizam em suas atividades ( sentimentos, expectativas, visões) assim como seus anseios e perspectivas pessoais são fatores CRUCIAIS para nos referenciarmos e apresentarmos  como líderes humanos, modernos e de sucesso.</p>
<p>Particularmente gosto de estimular junto aos times revisões e compartilhamento de informações não somente pessoais mas de aprendizado, estímulos e referências.</p>
<p>Aqui vão  uma breve lista de 5 “auto-perguntas” que podem  auxiliar na avaliação semanal da visão do líder moderno perante a seu time:</p>
<p><strong>1-) “Como posso saber O QUE meu time/profissional aprendeu esta semana? Como posso suportar o direcionamento contínuo de novos aprendizados e , mais do que tudo, NOVAS EXPERIÊNCIAS ”</strong></p>
<p><strong>2-) “O que esta pessoa faz em seu dia-a-dia pessoal que lhe traz prazer e que poderia ser estimulado para o uso profissional?”</strong></p>
<p><strong>3-) “Como meu time se sente trabalhando da forma como trabalham hoje? O que poderia mudar? O ambiente de trabalho atual poderia ser diferente? O que seu time fez de DIFERENTE esta semana?”</strong></p>
<p><strong>4-) “Como posso motivar aquele profissional a render mais? Será que conheço o suficiente sobre esta pessoa para estimulá-lo”</strong></p>
<p><strong>5-) “Como meu funcionário se vê fazendo o que gosta? É o que ele faz hoje? Tenho liberdade para obter esta informação? Qual a visão dele como um gestor? Ele se vê em sua posição e, se sim, como se vê atuando?”</strong></p>
<p>Sem dúvida existem diversas outras formas  tecnológicas e  ou não) de suportar  a observação, coleta e análise destes tipos de informações.  Quem sabe exploraremos estas  em outro Post? J</p>
<p>E Você, como estimula o reconhecimento do intangível de seus funcionários?</p>
<p><em>Conheça mais sobre ambientes de aprendizado modernos em <strong><a href="http://www.ellex.org" target="_blank">ELLEX.org</a></strong></em></p>
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		<title>SHAREBAR: Finally a proper way to share your info!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabio Filho</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been a while since I have posted a TECH update  and I decided to share this new SITE FEATURE  UPDATE we have released at POSTED  once it indeed has made a difference for us. I confess that , though we do have my backoffice operations team running and supporting the site, I try to make sure I have my fingers in all over it  ensuring it emanates  exactly the feeling I wish our readers  would have when going through our info. As part of this process I have been searching for the best SHARE feature ( that ones enable users to share the content they have read to others via social media and other gateways), ensuring it is easy of use  as well as it covers all major communication path, thereby  making easy for users to share and send our posts.</p>
<p>As part of this search I was looking  for something that would enable readers to be able to share the post WHEREVER  they are while reading (  I personally hate having to go to the beginning or the end of a text to access this feature)  , WHENEVER  they want( the feature  need to be easy to find visually but not pushy)   and covering the MAJOR communication and social media gateways today ( Twitter, Facebook, Dig, Buzz and etc..). Of course, being easy  to install and customize would be key as well.</p>
<p>At POSTED we use <a href="http://www.wordpress.com/">WORDPRESS</a> as our blog platform,  and after going through several Plugins ( and believe me, we went through SEVERAL of them) we have finally found one the would cover all the basics we wanted.   It’s name is <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/sharebar/">SHAREBAR</a> and can be found at <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/sharebar/">http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/sharebar/</a>.<br />
<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1520" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="Sharebar Setup" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/screenshot-2-e1319228476435.gif" alt="" width="348" height="187" />Developed by <a title="Posts by Monjurul Dolon" href="http://devgrow.com/author/admin/">Monjurul Dolon</a><strong> </strong>at <a href="http://devgrow.com/sharebar-wordpress-plugin/">DEVGROW</a><strong>, </strong>the Plugin setup is pretty straight forward and it does provide a clean, accessible and customizable interface for you to enable proper sharing of your posts.  Once of the characteristics  we did enjoy was the fact that not only you can select the source of social media gateway you want to enable the users to share but also it enable color and position customization, making it easy  to adapt its look and feel to your site. Also,  the fact that has a rolling interface, meaning it will always be available for users while they are scrolling down or up reading text.</p>
<p>Definitively a Keeper and Indeed  recommend it !</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been as while since I wanted to write this post especially considering the latest events I’ve been through.   While we are all sometimes caught up in our daily life’s and routines, it is common for us to constantly ignore many signs and opportunities that are presented to us in order for us to fully [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-1511 alignleft" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Open_Invitation_by_DesertBlackBird" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Open_Invitation_by_DesertBlackBird.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="478" />It’s been as while since I wanted to write this post especially considering the latest events I’ve been through.   While we are all sometimes caught up in our daily life’s and routines, it is common for us to constantly ignore many signs and opportunities that are presented to us in order for us to fully understand, at least once in a while, how life can be fortunate, how we still can find gladly good people and, most importantly, how little changes in our perspectives could support us becoming better human beings, professionals and leaders.</p>
<p>I was recently unfortunately involved in a car accident which led to the total loss of my vehicle.  After a few days of insurance rental car, and still awaiting to overcome all the bureaucracy so that I could buy another car, I suddenly found myself with no transportation and, as we all have, lots of things to do in different places.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, living in São Paulo (Brazil) we are not able to count on Public transportation especially if you live outside downtown area, like I do.</p>
<p>First morning without transportation, I woke up and noticed awkwardly a unknown car parked at my garage. After asking our Doorman, he told me that our neighbor heard what happened to me and left one of his cars so that I could use while solving all the pending insurance issues, sharing that this would not be of any problem.</p>
<p>See, this would be normal if we were talking about friends who know each other and have the opening to ask for close favors or offer them, but in this case, it was somebody who we barely met and whom ,though was a next house neighbor, we rarely saw apparently because of his work demands.</p>
<p>After finally reaching him and having a great chat, he just told me: <em>“Hey, no worries. See, if I could only ask you something, next time you are able to help somebody, don’t think twice, go for it!”</em>.</p>
<p>I Know that it does seems like a  <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005286/bio">Hayley Joel Osment</a> thing  in “<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0223897/">Pay it forward</a>”  , but this actually happened to me and again, like sometimes I usually do , it really kind of  made me review my focus and objectives in what exactly to search for and aim in life.</p>
<p>As always I am constantly trying to develop myself ,learning and improving as a leader and human being, and try to use those lessons( or may I say opportunities of learning) in all aspects of my life.</p>
<p>At work we always find ourselves flooded in activities (or for some full of available time procrastinating J) and forget that everything surrounding us is part of who we are and what we make of it.  Specially if you manage people (and we could go far away here discussing the difference between managing and leading which apparently MOST of people still not comprehend)   the ability to understand and comprehend our employees needs, frustrations and perspectives while still addressing  the needed target goals is something that most of managers take for granted  .  At home, how often do you forget to have an open chat with your family and friends to understand their FELLINGS, support overcome their frustrations and offer a view of hope?</p>
<p>Do you feel that we live in a world where people are getting “closed” to their surroundings and missing LEARNING opportunities on a daily basis that could sometimes dramatically change their lives personally and professionally?</p>
<p>Well, I indeed do and it does amaze me when having the opportunity to talk to family leaders and/or companies CEO s how the awareness of their surrounding is FAR AWAY of a fully comprehension.</p>
<p>Having said that, I take the liberty below to review what I have learned  and share a few tips on how develop yourself to become more open to the knowledge of your surroundings, therefore becoming a better human being:</p>
<p><strong>1-) BE  OPEN</strong>: Yes, simply be open. Try to notice and view things differently at home and work. Get a different path while going home or to work, lunch with different people. Lunch alone and observe others.  Try to find yourself outside of what you call your comfort zone and Learn from it.</p>
<p><strong>2-) WITH FAMILY DON’T FORGET TO GO PERSONAL</strong>: It does seems redundant but you would be amazed on how much you DON’T know about your family ( wife, friends, parents,  Neighbors, etc..) frustrations, expectations, feelings, etc..   Normally we avoid those kind of situations thinking we would have more problems to thin about but , again, you would be surprised on how much we can learn from them.</p>
<p>Also, you would be surprise how much you can learn about YOURSELF! Believe me! I did!</p>
<p><strong>3-) VALUE THE INTANGIBLE: </strong>We are used to be graded, measured and<strong> </strong>evaluated by  how much we have or how much we have achieved.  Also, it is common for people , even when well positioned professionally or  filled with friends, to  have that felling of  <em>“something is missing “. </em> Most of the time, basically, it is a result of us not prioritizing what would be most important to us: our feelings, emotions , desires. The intangible.</p>
<p>Those who were able to recognize those priorities, put them into the right place and opened themselves for fully understanding them changed their lives and of those around them. At home,  are you prioritizing buying more or making sure your family FEELS GOOD about what you have and achieved? At work, are you able to understand and recognize what your employees are feeling about things, achievements and you?? Are they opened to share those thoughts with you?</p>
<p>Are you always overlapping QUANTITY with QUALITY? . Changing the way we weight tangible and intangible characteristics of our lives can actually  change our lives. Think about it!</p>
<p><strong>4-) GO SOCIAL:</strong> It is amazing, especially when  we grow up and have kids, how we close our doors for new and old friends and relationship opportunities.   Of course our work and family responsibilities take our time away, but do you really believe those changes can be used as excuses???</p>
<p>The number of people that aren’t able to socialize personally because they aren’t actually WILLING to is huge, and though the technology and internet  have been really supportive while addressing those  blocking factors,  can you really measure your “SOCIAL EXPERTISE SUCCESS” with technology or by numbers?</p>
<p>Going social means don’t being  afraid to meet new people, having new friends, socialize. When you were a kid remember that this was REALLEY EASIER for you. It can still be, you just need to get to that “STATE” again. Being open to new social  interactions can support you not only to develop yourself professionally  but,  most importantly, as an human being creating new opportunities for self-development and learning. Go for it!</p>
<p><strong>5-) REALLY HAVE RAPPORT, DON’T THINK YOU HAVE: </strong>I recently read an <a href="http://www.fearless-selling.ca/blog/is-it-rapport-or-relationship/">article</a> by <a href="http://www.fearless-selling.ca/blog/is-it-rapport-or-relationship/">Kelley Robbertson</a> reminding us of the true  definition of RAPPORT:  “relation marked by harmony, conformity, accord or affinity, and  usually means finding areas of commonality or discussing  things of a personal nature”.  Having said that, I ask : “Do you really have rapport ?“.</p>
<p>Professionally, Rapport and reputation go side-by-side. Personally, Rapport and OPENESS go side-by-side. At work, does your team really see and recognize you as a reference and have the openness to talk to you as a leader? At home and with your family, do you REALLLY have the openness to talk or listen to those you care? Are you a reference listener?</p>
<p>We all should always search for better and constant rapport, and being OPEN to recognize that is definitively the first step.</p>
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<p>By the way, YES I have returned the car and got back to my standard transportation system, but I can assure you that getting home and going to work will never be the same again!  :-)</p>
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		<title>Situações Constrangedoras = Janelas de Oportunidade — Embarrassing situations = Windows of Opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 01:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabio Filho</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[English Version &#160; Muitas vezes no mundo corporativo somos colocados em situações inesperadas que demandam reações rápidas, diretivas e , principalmente, inteligentemente emocionais.  O segredo: Como direcionar estas emoções, naquele instante, de forma a suportar seus próximos passos apropriadamente. Recentemente me encontrei exatamente em uma daquelas situações que podem constranger muitos de nós, e que [...]]]></description>
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<p>Muitas vezes no mundo corporativo somos colocados em situações inesperadas que demandam reações rápidas, diretivas e , principalmente, inteligentemente emocionais.  O segredo: Como direcionar estas emoções, naquele instante, de forma a suportar seus próximos passos apropriadamente.</p>
<p>Recentemente me encontrei exatamente em uma daquelas situações que podem constranger muitos de nós, e que pessoalmente visualizo como “janelas de oportunidade”.</p>
<p>Em uma reunião de revisão de estratéca e negócios, com uma sala de conferência cheia de altos executivos, fui convidado a apresentar minhas opiniões e visões sobre futuro de uma empresa.  O perfil das pessoas atendendo a reunião era diversificado tanto quanto nacionalidade quanto formação, e a reunião realizava-se na sede da empresa na Europa. Meu papel era de certa forma simples: conhecendo o foco que a empresa estava atuando, e ciente das recentes aquisições realizadas pela mesma ( incluindo a venda da própria),  ofertar uma visão neutra e realista a curto prazo para as possíveis novas estratégias de venda a serem adotadas em algumas de suas regiões foco  de atuação.</p>
<p>O ambiente parecia bem favorável a um endereçamento amigável e produtivo, entretanto entre os membros da reunião encontrava-se um  executivo que havia se preparado claramente para uma tarefa específica: desqualificar minha posição perante o “Board Members Group”.  Por que?   - Ciente de que  não estava obtendo sucesso em trazer resultados para a empresa em sua região e  sendo um funcionário com  bastante tempo de “casa”, encontrava-se reticente perante os últimos movimentos organizacionais (incluindo sua aquisição) e  questionava suas  diretrizes atuais , receando o futuro de sua região, o qual todos sabiam ser grande foco de discussão.</p>
<p>Logo no início de minha apresentação este executivo me interrompeu, distribuiu a todos presentes  cópias de meu currículo GRIFADAS  e iniciou uma série de questionamentos claramente com tons de  “agressividade” perante minha experiência, opinião  e posição em oferecer os serviços  os quais estavam discurssando.</p>
<p>Certamente neste momento uma série de pensamentos e sentimentos surgem,  e cabe a nós a parcimônia em endereçá-los de forma apropriada e proativa . Reagir e seguir apenas o que chamo de “instinto humano de retribuição” (quando buscamos retrucar o exposto da mesma forma que nos foi apresentado) pode significar a perda  de razão  e danificar nossa  imagem perante aos próximos.</p>
<p>Assim aprovieto para descrever  abaixo, exemplificando minhas atitudes  e ações nesta ocasião( que pessoalmente me geraram benefícios), um guia rápido de 5 passos em como  nos comportar e agir em situações constrangedoras  em que somos inesperadamente (ou não) colocados em  dúvida quanto a nossa postura, comportamento, atitudes e ações, de forma a aproveitá-las a nosso favor :</p>
<p><strong>1-) NUNCA REAGA IMEDIATAMENTE</strong></p>
<p>Pare, respire, acalma-se. Todos somos humanos e é natural o “boom”de sentimentos e pensamentos que ocorrem  em segundos. O segredo aqui é, de forma dinâmica e emocionalmente inteligente, direcionar todo seu foco em atentar-se que, apesar de ser uma situação certamente desconfortável, trata-se da mesma forma de  uma OPORTUNIDADE para demonstrar seus dons em reflexão, posicionamento, inteligência emocional e, acima de tudo , comportamento.</p>
<p><strong><em>Minha reação</em></strong>: Imediatamente enquanto a pessoa iniciava a proposição de seus questionamentos e preocupações, comecei uma leitura do mesmo,  procurando entender o que efetivamente o incomodava e como poderia intervir de forma a fazê-lo me enxergar como um “sponsor” e não um &#8220;inimigo&#8221;. Para tal, observei gestos, atitudes, verbetes utilizados, fatos que o mesmo se apegou assim como  formas de exposição( movimentação com as mãos, olhos, etc..) e pessoas em especial que seu endereçamento estava direcionado.  O Objetivo aqui é , com o máximo de informação “instantânea” possível, visualizar um cenário favorável que me permita caminhar ao próximo passo  &#8211; Compartilhamento de emoções.</p>
<p><strong>2-) COMPARTILHE SUAS EMOÇÕES</strong></p>
<p>Ao compartilhar das possíveis “dores” que um indivíduo apresenta, indiretamente insinuamos uma postura de parceria , direcionando assim o  ambiente para uma conversa harmoniosa e produtiva. Para tal,  uma vez  compreendido e coletado o máximo de informações possíveis sobre o ocorrido, conforme descriminado no passo acima,  o segredo a seguir é  utilizá-las de forma  EMOCIONALNETE DIRECIONADA objetivando  transformar naquela pessoa seus sentimentos de reação e  bloqueio em aberturas para auxílio e compartilhamento de sentimentos e dores.</p>
<p><strong>Minha reação: </strong>De forma calma e assertiva, utilizando movimentos com as mãos semelhantes aos apresentados, porém calmos e direcionais, compartilhei com o executivo o fato de que minha presença era convidativa objetivando apoiar todos de forma colaborativa e compartilhada , assim como era  minha postura diante da adversidade das situações. Para tal, utilizei tom de voz calmo e direcionei meus comentários a todos, não somente ao foco direcionado pelo executivo. Desta forma, instiguei sentimentos de assertividade e objetividade em todos, ao mesmo tempo que indiretamente busquei evocar emoções no executivo suportando que o mesmo pudesse dar abertura às minhas idéias e exposições.</p>
<p><strong>3-) CLARIFIQUE OS OBJETIVOS DA OCASIÃO </strong></p>
<p>Uma vez entendida a situação e compartilhada as emoções, é de extrema importância clarificar os objetivos da ocasião através da exposição dos fatores que levaram todos àquele momento e local, assim como o que desejava-se obter como resultado esperado. Através deste passo inibem-se quaisquer distrações adicionais desnecessárias assim como delimita-se um caminho e entendimento comum  a todos para o encaminhamento dos momentos a seguir.</p>
<p><strong>Minha reação:</strong> Logo após a exposição de minha postura, sentimentos e compreensão, e então devidamente aberto a expor  minhas idéias então contestadas pelo executivo,  clarifiquei a todos que estava a convite do “BOARD GROUP” na ocasião com objetivos pré-determinados claros e esperados para o final daquela reunião. Assim, procurava clarificar minha postura com uma visão neutra perante a situação entretanto sem desqualificar minha posição como profissional cujas opiniões, postura, conselhos e direcionamentos eram esperados. Desta forma, delimitava-se ali um caminho favorável a discussão e debate de assuntos estritamente relacionados aos objetivos traçados e bloqueavam-se quaisquer outros elementos e reações desfavoráveis. Da mesma forma, instigavam-se sentimentos de colaboração e objetividade,  e uma base emocional validada  que favorecia a continuidade das conversas.</p>
<p><strong>4-) REACLIME O AMBIENTE PARA CONTINUIDADE</strong></p>
<p>Uma vez controlada a situação e devidamente esclarecidos os objetivos da situação, é de extrema importância  a garantia de um ambiente emocional favorável a continuidade.  Isto pode ser alcançado de diversas formas, desde uma simples atitude como  o contar de uma piada assim como ações como abrir as janelas, acender as luzes,  convidar as todos a se levantarem, entre outras . Uma piada pode aproximar a todos e elevar emoções direcionadas (quando apropriado), o aumento da luminosidade e a solicitação para todos se levantarem é convidativo a estimular a participação e inibe quaisquer tipos de segregação em grupos ou discussões separadas.</p>
<p>O Objetivo aqui certamente é atrelar a ação desejada ao ambiente atual, garantindo a “disponibilidade intelectual e emocional” de todos para a continuidade da reunião ou encontro.</p>
<p><strong>Minha reação: </strong>Logo após explicar a razão de minha presença e buscar trazer todos a favor da continuidade, indiretamente estimulando emoções de compreensão e entendimento (o segredo aqui certamente também estar em endereçar a todos e não somente ao causador), imediatamente fiz uma pausa e comentei sobre os  acontecimentos recentes na região e , enquanto descontraía a audiência, desliguei o projetor buscando sempre a atenção a minha pessoa, e  acendi as luzes desligadas da sala.  Desta forma consegui na somente “tomar as rédeas” da situação quanto ao direcionamento da reunião mas também indiretamente insinuei uma mudança imediata de ambiente que suportaria  a continuidade do encontro( o ambiente sombrio então criado havia desaparecido).</p>
<p><strong>5-) “FECHE” COM CLAREZA E GARANTA ABERTURA PARA CONTINUIDADE</strong></p>
<p>Independente do que aconteça é extremamente importante um fechamento ( não apenas de uma reunião mas de qualquer situação)  com clareza e que eficientemente estabeleça e detalhe o status do atingimento dos objetivos definidos assim como  próximos passos a serem tomados.  Da mesma forma é importante  garantir que uma continuidade no endereçamento de qualquer ação futura poderá ser realizado também de forma colaborativa e emocionalmente inteligente.</p>
<p><strong>Minha reação:</strong> Ao finalizar minhas exposições assim como ao término das discussões procurei inicialmente agradecer a todos os presentes pela paciência e oportunidade assim como pelo aprendizado (indiretamente crio uma porta de abertura evocando sentimentos de compaixão especialmente no executivo contrariado) e, em seguida, resumi os pontos principais discutidos convidando a todos para um bate-papo mais próximo, caso desejado  ,e direcionando o final aos próximos passos definidos.  Desta forma encerra-se um processo de comunicação com regras, objetivos e metas definidas  de forma intelectualmente correta e emocionalmente assertiva.</p>
<p>Para os curiosos,  o resultado de minha experiência ,ao final de todo meu trabalho junto a empresa em questão,  explica o termo que utilizei no início deste artigo – Janelas de Oportunidade. O executivo que então me contestou acabou se tornando um de meus principais aliados e fontes de informação durante o trabalho realizado e, por fim, fez parte de toda uma campanha de renovação e reorganização corporativa global que resultou não somente com o aumento de seus resultados assim como aumento do nível de satisfação dos funcionários nas regiões lideradas por ele.</p>
<p>Para mim, além da relação profissional de aprendizado e resultados junto a empresa, acabei ganhando um amigo e mais uma vez reforçando minha crença de que devemos estar sempre sentimentalmente preparados.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;O destino  atira-lhe uma faca. Cabe a você decidir se a pegará pelo cabo e a usará a seu favor ou se a pegará pela lâmina e se cortará. &#8221; – provérbio chinês</em></p>
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<h1><strong><a name="englishversion">Embarrassing situations = Windows of Opportunity</a></strong></h1>
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Quite often in the corporate world we are placed on unexpected situations that  requires quick and direct reactions  and, especially, emotional intelligently. The secret: How to direct your emotions, ant that  moment,  in order to appropriately support your next steps.</p>
<p>Recently I found myself  exactly in  one of those situations that might embarrass many of us, and that I  personally I view as &#8220;windows of opportunity.&#8221;</p>
<p>At a business and strategy review meeting, with a conference room full of senior executives, I was invited to present my views and visions about the future of a company. The profile of people attending that meeting was quite diverse  from many aspects ranging from distinct nationalities and education, and the meeting was taking take place at company&#8217;s headquarters in Europe. My role was somewhat simple: Aware about  the focus that company was looking for, and of the recent acquisitions made (including it&#8217;s own), offer a neutral  and realistic short term view  for potential new sales strategies to be adopted in some of its focus regions of operation.</p>
<p>The atmosphere seemed to be very favorable for a friendly and productive addressing, but among the members of the meeting there was one executive who had clearly prepared himself for one specific task: to discredit my position before the &#8220;Board Members Group&#8221;. Why? - Aware that he was not succeeding in getting results from his focus region and being a &#8220;old timer&#8221; employee ,  he was reticent about the recent organizational moves  (including its acquisition) and constantly questioned it&#8217;s new working guidelines . fearing the future of his region, already  known to be major focus of discussion  by Top Management.</p>
<p>Early in my presentation( right after my introduction)  this executive interrupted me, distributed to all present copies of my resume ( with segments  property highlighted )  and began a series of questions clearly ,with shades of &#8220;aggression&#8221;, searching clarification about  my experience as well as challenging my opinion and position in offering the services requested and being presented.</p>
<p>Certainly at this point a series of thoughts and feelings arise, and it is always up to us, calmly,  address them appropriately and proactively. Immediately React and just follow what I call our  &#8221;human instinct for retribution&#8221; (when we try to retaliate in the same way the situation is presented to us) can mean the lost of reason and eminent  damaging of our  image before others.</p>
<p>Having said that, I take this opportunity to describe below, exemplifying my own attitude and actions at this occasion (which personally generated benefits), a guide to five steps on how to behave and act at those embarrassing situations in which we are unexpectedly (or not) put in doubt as to our attitude, behavior, attitudes and actions, leveraging the scenario while  turning them them into opportunities:</p>
<p><strong>1 -) NEVER REACT  IMMEDIATELY </strong></p>
<p>Stop, breathe, calm down. We are all human and is natural the boom of feelings and thoughts that occurs at these times. The secret here is to, dynamically and emotionally intelligently, direct all your focus to heed that, although certainly it presents as an uncomfortable situation, it is equally an opportunity to demonstrate your gifts in reflection, positioning, emotional intelligence and, above all, behavior.</p>
<p><em><strong>My response:</strong></em> Just as the person began to propose his questions and concerns I immediately start &#8220;rEading him&#8221; got a , trying to understand what really was  bothered him and how I could intervene in order to make him see me as a &#8220;sponsor&#8221; and not an &#8220;enemy&#8221;. To do this, I observed gestures, attitudes, facts exposed, forms of exposure (movement with the hands, eyes, etc. ..) and people in particular that his address was directed. The goal here is to, with as much  &#8221;instantly&#8221;  gathered information as possible , envision a favorable scenario that would allow me to walk to the a next step &#8211; sharing emotions.</p>
<p><strong>2 -) SHARE YOUR EMOTIONS </strong></p>
<p>By sharing possible &#8220;pains&#8221; that a person demonstrates, we  has indirectly hint  an attitude of partnership, thus guiding the environment for a harmonious and productive conversation. For that, once understood and collected as much information as possible about what happened, as discriminated in the step above, then the secret is to use EMOTIONALLY TARGETED aiming to turn that persons reactions and blocking feelings into in openings for support and Sharing  pains and feelings.</p>
<p><em><strong>My reaction</strong></em>: Calmly and assertively, through the use of  hand movements similar to those presented, but easily and directionally, I  shared with the executive that my presence was an &#8220;invitational&#8221; one and was target to support everybody through a collaborative ans sharing way,  as per attitude towards adversity situations . To this end, I used a hushed voice and directed my comments to everyone, not just the focus directed by the executive or himself. By doing that I instigated feelings of assertiveness and objectivity in all while  I indirectly sought to stir emotions in the executive that he could give vent to my ideas and exhibitions.</p>
<p><strong>3 -) CLARIFY THE GOALS OF THE COURSE </strong></p>
<p>Once understood the situation and emotions were shared, it is extremely important to clarify the objectives of the occasion by exposing the factors that brought everybody together at that time and place, as well as expected  targeted results. Through this step you inhibit any other unnecessary distractions and delimit a path and a common understanding for all moments to follow.</p>
<p><em><strong>My reaction:</strong></em> After the exposure of my attitude, feelings and understandings, and properly opened to expose my ideas then challenged by the executive, clarified was invited by the &#8220;BOARD GROUP&#8221; on occasion with pre-set goals and expected results for the end of that meeting.  While doing that, I tried to clarify my position with a neutral grasp on the   situation without disqualifying my position as a professional whose opinions, attitude, advices and directions were expected. Thus, a  conducive way for discussion and debate of issues strictly related to the needed  goals  was established,  blocking  any further information and avoiding adverse reactions. Similarly feelings of cooperation and objectivity stirred up ,  validating an emotional basis that favored the continuation of the talks.</p>
<p><strong>4 -) REACLIME ENVIRONMENT FOR CONTINUITY </strong></p>
<p>Once properly controlled the situation and clarified the objectives , it is of extreme importance to ensure an emotional environment favorable for continuity. This can be achieved through several ways from a simple relaxed attitude such as  &#8221;telling a  joke&#8221; or  through simple actions such as opening the windows, turning on the lights, inviting everyone to get up, etc&#8230; A joke can close the uncomfortable gap between people and raise target emotions (when appropriate), the increase in brightness and the request for all to stand up is inviting to encourage participation and inhibits any kind of segregation in separate groups or discussions.</p>
<p>The goal here certainly is to harness the desired action to the current environment, ensuring the &#8220;intellectual and emotional availability&#8221; of all for the continuity of the meeting or gathering.</p>
<p><em><strong>My reaction:</strong></em> After explaining the reason of my presence and seek to bring them all in favor of continuity,  indirectly stimulating emotions of  understanding and comprehension (the key here certainly is to address everybody and not only the person in focus ),I  immediately made a break and commented on the recent events in the region and ,as I was cooling off the audience, turned off the projector,seeking attention to me ,and lit the room lights turned off. through  those actions I  could not only &#8220;take charge&#8221; of the situation  setting the direction of the meeting but also indirectly hinted an immediate change on the environment ,supporting an appropriate mood continuity for the meeting (the gloomy atmosphere created  was gone).</p>
<p><strong>5 -) &#8220;CLOSE&#8221; WITH CLARITY AND OPENNESS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY </strong></p>
<p>Whatever happens, it is extremely important  a close (not just of a meeting but any situation)  that clearly and efficiently establishes and details the status of what was achieved and that defines  goals and next steps. Equally important is to ensure that the  continuity in addressing any future actions will  also be made collaboratively and emotionally intelligent.</p>
<p><em><strong>My reaction:</strong></em> At the end of my exhibitions and at the conclusion of the discussions,I  thanked all present for their patience and opportunity  ass well as lessons learned(hereby indirectly creating an opening door evoking feelings of compassion, especially  at the countered  executive), and then summarized the main points discussed inviting everyone for a closer chat if desired , and  directed  the conversation for the the final steps . By doing that it ends a communication process with rules, goals and outlined next steps through  an intellectually correct way and emotionally assertive.</p>
<p>For the curious ones, the result of  this experience ,at the end of all my work with the company in question, explains the term I used earlier in this article &#8211; windows of opportunity. The executive who challenged me then became one of my main allies and sources of information during my work with the organization  and, finally, was part of a whole campaign of renovation and global corporate reorganization that resulted in the increase of  his own results as well as increase the level of employee satisfaction at  the regions led by him.</p>
<p>For me, besides the result oriented and learning experience, I won a friend and once again reinforced my belief in the need for us all to be ALWAYS emotionally prepared.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;The fate throws us a knife. It&#8217;s up to us to decide whether to pick up the cord and use to our advantage or to catch the blade and cut ourselves.</em>&#8221; &#8211; <strong>Chinese proverb</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever stopped  to think about how EFFECTIVELY our emotions and the way we feel can affect directly our work? How many times have you heard that if you are feeling unhappy about your place of work or what you are doing, the chances that your work results will be affected ( for the worse) are really high?<br />
Now  indeed there are may theories and researches, as well as experiments, that have proven this but there aren&#8217;t many &#8220;GUIDELINES&#8221;  in helping  people on how to address this issues. As part of my work as a coach and founder of the ELLEX Project ( http://www.ellex.org)  I can see on a daily basis how, among many other important factors, feelings and emotions should be taken seriously when evaluating  our human needs for learning, teaching, working, among other tasks.<br />
Being able to reconsider and redirect our personal emotional drives can be challenging but, once we learn how to do it, it definitively becomes part of our mindset in addressing our daily routines.  Excelling in this art can for sure support us in getting better results at work, not only when performing solo activities but also when going through any kind of teamwork collaboration.<br />
Having said that here goes some quick 5 tips/guidelines  , not in order ( see below the suggested use ), for achieving proper emotional drive at work:</p>
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<h2><strong>CLOSE YOUR EYES</strong></h2>
<p>Closing our eyes can seem like a silly thing  to do and some kind of therapeutic exit . It is not.   When we close our eyes we temporarily lose our sense of space and time, therefore our brain  ( for some milliseconds) stops associating the current  feelings with current location.</p>
<p>Independently of our desires, it is common(with our eyes closed) that we end-up evoking good and positive thoughts by thinking about loved ones or cheerful situations. DEFINITIVELY this can be used as a tool to proper initiate anything.</p>
<p>Also, By closing our eyes we actually allow ourselves to invite a state of mind that will support us in filtering  informations, emotions and feelings.  This procedure will then create a base structure  that  enable us to immediately start acting differently and move  on to the next step : VISUALIZATION.</p>
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<h2><strong>VISUALIZE</strong></h2>
<p>With our eyes closed, visualization can be a powerful tool. When I say visualize I do not only mean &#8220;seeing the work done&#8221; but I do mean simple envisioning the whole picture, actually seeing and feeling what you expect to  after the job is done.</p>
<p>Actually evoking what I call <em>&#8220;The State of Future Achievement&#8221;</em> enable us not only to support an envision of a path to it but  also to consolidate a backbone of emotions, feelings  and desires that will instigate an action to go for it  ,enabling us immediately to seek for the proper tools and environment.</p>
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<h2><strong>AT THE RIGHT PLACE</strong></h2>
<p>Are you sure the best place to achieve the work to be done is at the office?  This question indeed can raise doubts and concerns, specially in a traditional way of doing things, but thinking about the environment ( not only place) ccan be key in order to achieve your best emotional state for doing things.</p>
<p>How many times have you heard the phrase: <em>&#8220;I Will work from home today cause I got a lot of things to get done and they are all stacked&#8221;! </em>What Can be  inferred from this saying?  Can it be that the person can only get things done while working from  home or that his/her  place of work does not provide the proper environment  for it? What&#8217;s your choice?</p>
<p>Well, actually the answer would be <strong>none</strong> of the alternatives.  As said before,  if we start thinking about the best emotional state to successfully perform and get the work done, while going through this process it will be a nature path to start thinking about the best environment for it. As per the emotions evoked, different environments can offer each one of us unique benefits when properly linked to the actions we want to do, actually supporting  us in getting into the emotional state desire.</p>
<p>It can be in the park,  at home, at the coffee shop, wherever is best for you. A quiet place, a closed room or the mall, don&#8217;t bother the &#8220;naming&#8221;, just the feel it evokes you.</p>
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<h2><strong>STRETCH</strong></h2>
<h2><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">Yes, and this is not optional.  Stretching  enable us not only to open what is called  our <em>&#8220;body memory&#8221;</em> to receive new instructions but also  supports our body to  incorporate the desired state in taking action.</span></h2>
<p>By that I really mean <em>&#8220;stretch to feel&#8221;</em>.  Stretching  provides us indirectly  with the feeling of muscle control , leading us emotionally to a more  generically &#8220;open&#8221; state of mind, therefore supporting the desire state to be evoked.</p>
<p>You do jot need to be a Yoga master for this.  A 5 minute generic stretch, involving arms, torso and legs can do the job. By the way  try doing this with your eyes closed , it will surprise you.</p>
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<h2><strong>TAKE A BIG BREATH</strong></h2>
<p>Sometime on the hurry  to get things done specially, when we are late, getting to do things while feeling shaken or agitated can definitively damage your work.</p>
<p>Breathing can help you to stop and visualize what needs to be done and also to evoke the emotional state desired. While breathing deeply, close your eyes  and start the envision process. Breathing calmly and deeply will not only enable your brain to process better but also your body to feel the emotions needed to be evoked  for the job to be done.</p>
<p>Even if you are feeling normal  and &#8220;ok&#8221; for the day, the breathing process will only benefit you in evoking the best feelings to get things done.</p>
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<h2><strong>THINK POSITIVE.  FEEL IT</strong></h2>
<p>Yep  we all heard that from our parents, but have your thought about how this process effectively helps you?</p>
<p>Thinking positive not only enable us to feel the  <em>&#8220;future state of achievement&#8221;</em> but also indirectly  supports evoking  the emotional state of mind needed for the work to be done.</p>
<p>If you open yourself to succeed in what your are aiming to do,  positive thinking  works directly as a tool to close the gap between your desired goals and your  feelings.</p>
<p>Some even say this process can actually &#8220;attract&#8221; the results your are aiming.</p>
<p>Who Knows, I prefer to belive so.  :-)</p>
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<p>I didn&#8217;t put an order to the suggested  procedures above cause I do think that they can be mixed differently  for each person when applied. As a suggestion personally, I go for the following formula:</p>
<p><strong>1-) Find the proper ENVIRONMENT  that will enable me physically and emotionally to get the best of the work.</strong></p>
<p><strong>2-) STRETCH</strong></p>
<p><strong>3-) CLOSE MY EYES + PROPER BREATHING + VISUALIZATION+THINKING POSITIVE: Yes, all at the same time.</strong></p>
<p><strong>4-) Get the work Done !</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Será que realmente estamos prontos para uma vida socialmente e intelectualmente conectada ?</p>
<p>O que está sendo feito para garantir que tenhamos uma educação para nossos filhos que garanta a devida preparação HUMANA, SOCIAL , INTELECTUAL e CULTURAL diante de um mundo inernauta e digital?</p>
<p>Apesar da atuar com educação e tecnologia, pessoalmente estas perguntas começaram efetivamente a me incomodar quando meu filho nasceu, e mais recentemente quando eu e minha esposa iniciamos a famosa jornada para encontrar o melhor local de seus estudos.<br />
Pergunto: O que se oferece hoje como &#8220;ensino construtivitsa moderno&#8221; é realmente moderno para nossas crianças ou são apenas creches com agenda programada e diversões diversificadas?</p>
<p>No desejo e anseio da formação de indivíduos altruístas e  socialmente engajados assim como  de uma educação realista<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1407" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Proper_education_by_ShugaOnMyTongue" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Proper_education_by_ShugaOnMyTongue.jpg" alt="" width="209" height="209" /> e sem preconceitos,  em meu trabalho costumo &#8220;pregar&#8221; a necessidade do reconhecimento e importância da co-existência dos aspectos humanos, sociais e tecnológicos em nossas vidas pessoais e profissionais. Assim, como consequência destas reflexões e práticas,  naturalmente elenco assuntos  e tópicos que me alertam na avaliação de nosso atual sistema educacional , preocupado certamente em como meu filho irá se confrontar e se preparar diante das enormes divergências encontradas.  Aqui vão alguns destes:</p>
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<h2><strong>O Lado Social </strong></h2>
<p>Por que apenas somos &#8220;guiados&#8221;( usar a palavra &#8220;instruídos&#8221; aqui seria muita utopia) a aprender a conviver e ajudar nossos &#8220;amiguinhos próximos&#8221; quando crianças?<br />
Especialmente na fase em que estamos formando um caráter e entidade com opniões e valores ( e sim, aprendemos a ter valores desde pequenos), torna-se crucial o endereçamento DEDICADO e CONTÍNUO de uma educação que suporte a formação de indivíduos altruístas que valorizam o ente próximo, sem preconceitos  e anseios, e que estimule o reconhecimento benéfico de seus impactos psicológicos e emocionais na qualidade de nossas vidas.<br />
Estamos cada vez mais aprendendo através de histórias e casos (vide o crescimento de ONG&#8217;s sérias e comprometidas, movimentos de ajuda ao próximo , entre outros exemplos) , que o bem estar pessoal não é consequência apenas de instrução, cultura e profissão, mas sim do que efetivamente realizamos,  o que fazemos e como contribuímos socialmente  e emocionalmente ao próximo em busca de nossos sonhos.<br />
Vemos diariamente pessoas reconhecendo poderem buscar seus sonhos e realizações  independente de barreiras financeiras ou culturais, mudando suas carreiras, inciando movimentos e organizações, efetivamente aproveitando suas vidas.<br />
Novamente pergunto, porque não podemos  adotar um método de ensino que estimule o reconhecimento destes valores ????<br />
Seriamente gostaria de poder um dia observar estas diretrizes em nosso ensino público/privado.</p>
<p>E você, o que pensa disso?</p>
<p><em>Você ajuda ao próximo?  Como?  Seus filhos entederem a importância de buscarem seus próprios sonhos e construirem valores altruístas é diferente de ensinar o mesmo a brincar com o filho da empregada ! <img src='http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p>
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<h2><strong>O Lado Sustentável </strong></h2>
<p>Por que o apego ao verde é apenas direcionado como atividade recreativa ( e apenas aos pequenos seres humanos) e não como responsabildade social?</p>
<p>Questões como Sustentabilidade  e apego ao verde apenas estão sendo efetivamente relevadas como fator de importância por nós adultos agora, que  nosso planeta Terra teve de obrigatoriamente, e nada singilosamente,  nos dar sinais claros de estar &#8220;vivo e doente&#8221;.<br />
Sem dúvida existem programas educacionais que suportam a precupação ambiental e conceituam a importância do verde, porém  sinceramente não possuímos, na base de nossa instrução conceitual e prática, uma grade instrutiva que proponha discussão e aprendizados REALISTAS e ATUAIS , relevando  a importância e eminente necessidade de cuidados com o nosso planeta como ciência indispensável   e aprendizado  contínuo.</p>
<p>E você,  pensa sobre isso?  E seus filhos? E suas escolas?</p>
<p><em>Reciclar é uma coisa,  manter as crianças cientes e instruídas das razões e CONSTANTES benefícios desta atitude é OUTRA COISA).</em></p>
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<h2><strong>O Lado Animal</strong></h2>
<p>Porque em toda programação de educação infantil encontramos &#8220;Vizita ao Zoo&#8221; mas NADA relativo ao quanto importante é o papel de CADA animal ( Até então apresentados atrás de grades e &#8220;bonitinhos&#8221;) em nossas vidas como seres  humanos?</p>
<p>Claro que atividades de entretenimento não se misturam com educação básica , porém o reconhecimento do mundo animal como RAÇA CO-EXISTENTE torna-se CRUCIAL para a formação de pessoas cientes da necessidade de compreender e conviver com os mesmos e permitindo a formação de conceitos e valores realmente humanísticos.</p>
<p>Em pleno 2011 observar vídeos de pessoas praticando caça esportiva de animais como leopardos, elefantes, tigres entre outros é INACEÍTÁVEL, e em uma época em que tais informações são de fácil acesso ,  educação mais do que &#8220;proteção digital&#8221; torna-se imprenscindível .</p>
<p>Crianças com medo de cachorros pois os pais não gostam de animais, com receio de pegar em um peixe pois acreditam serem &#8220;pegajosos&#8221; entre outros exemplos reais são características da eminente necessidade de endereçarmos tais aspecos ( e pre-conceitos) durante a formação básica infantil.</p>
<p>E você, como fala sobre o mundo animal com seus filhos?</p>
<p><em>Não diga que suas crianças não gostam de bichos, fazendas ou mato se você não deu a chance para que elas tenham experiências e explicitem  suas próprias conclusões.</em></p>
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<h2><strong>O Lado Emocional</strong></h2>
<p>Quantas vezes seus filhos ou parentes disseram que  &#8221;AMAM/GOSTAM DE &#8221;  você esta ano? O que você  faz para garantir que seu filho seja completamente &#8220;aberto&#8221; e inteligente emocionalmente ?</p>
<p>Nossas escolas proporcionam uma programação que estimule o desenvolvimento da inteligência emocional infantil?</p>
<p>Sem dúvida o trabalho é desenvolvido conjuntamente família/escola, porém o endereçamento apropriado desta questão requer cuidado e atenção imediatos. Muitas crianças deixam de aproveitar  e instigar seus lados criativos e intelectuais por serem reprimidas emocionalmente ( muitas veses infelizmente por conduta inapropriada dos próprios pais)  e acabam perdendo suas individuais &#8220;janelas&#8221; de aprendizado.</p>
<p>Nossos sentimentos nos permitem aprender, e reconhecer a importância e valor de desenvolvermos indivíduos emocionalmente inteligentes e  fator crucial para o estabelecimento de uma sociedade realmente  moderna.</p>
<p>E você, como instiga o lado emocional de seu filho?</p>
<p><em>Dizer &#8220;Da a mão para seu irmão agora ! &#8221; não é desenvolvimento emocional.</em></p>
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<h2><strong>O Lado Tecnológico</strong></h2>
<p>A internet propriciou uma mudança imediata em nossas práticas e visões quanto ao compartilhamento de informações e educação. ORKUT, Facebook, Twitter, MSN, LINKEDIN etc&#8230; são realidades e tendências tecnológicas.  Será que estas são APROPRIADAMENTE endereçadas para uma educação infantil apropriada?</p>
<p>Bloquear o acesso a este tipo de ferramantal é o mesmo que  inibir que nosso filhos aprendam adequadamente uma educacão sexual apropriada, ou seja, um dia eles irão saber/praticar  queira você ou não.</p>
<p>Constantemente Educar e monitorar o uso adequado é sem dúvida a melhor forma de garantir o acesso aos benefícios que tais ferramentais proporcionam. O ensino do bem , do correto , do amor  e  da compaixão impreterivelmente suportam a formação de caráteres que inibem o uso inadequado da tecnologia.</p>
<p>O Acesso a informação atual é constante, remoto, móvel e intermitente.  Estas são características com benefícios e malefícios. Saber como usufruí-las  adequadamente é de responsabilidade  de um educação social  realista e moderna.</p>
<p>E você, como educa seus filhos tecnológicamente?</p>
<p><em>Simplesmente proibir o acesso a internet ou agendar horários específicos para navegação NÃO é educação, mas controle!</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>O Lado Experimental</strong></h2>
<p>Seu filho aprende  também através de experimentos ou exclusivamente por instrução? O  que é construtivismo para você e para suas escola?</p>
<p>Um sistema de educação realmente construtivista  , aquele que estimula o aprendizado infantil  por meio do estímulo individual do aprendizado por parte das crianças,  é realmente útil  quanto  adotado não somente pela escola, mas pelos pais também.</p>
<p>Muitas escolas alegam ofertar tal prática, mas será que esta é adequadamente  IMPLEMENTADA ? Brincar com bexigas e bambolês ou garantir acesso a parques e animais não CARACTERIZAM uma ambiente construtivista.</p>
<p>Você  estimula  seu filho a aprender?</p>
<p><em>Brincar no parque sozinho, ir ao zoológico só pra ver os bichos NÃO é uma ambiente construtivista. Aliás,  se você é vegetariano, será qeu sue filho também tem de ser??? Pense nisso.</em></p>
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		<title>Change your life  than change your work  – A guide to realize what Matters!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding the right moment to make a  career change can be challenging for most of us, specially when it comes to realizing we are on the wrong field and/or profession. With the recent crisis and and  a high number of  layoffs in distinct markets, many people had to face with a really difficulty reality: What  to do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Understanding the right moment to make a  career change can be challenging for most of us, specially when it comes to realizing we are on the wrong field and/or profession.</p>
<p>With the recent crisis and and  a high number of  layoffs in distinct markets, many people had to face with a really difficulty reality: What  to do next?</p>
<p>Most people also get confused when dealing with big changes specially when taking AGE into consideration, which in the majority of times blocks them into moving forward chasing their dreams.</p>
<p>Stories of people who changed their their life&#8217;s dramatically we all hear everytime, but have we actually reflected  about our paradigms and conception of our current work and lifestyle as well as changing  what we do and how we do it?</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-1389 alignleft" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Alex Barnett" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/t1larg.alex_.barnett.comedian.jpg" alt="" width="188" height="106" />At a recent CNN article named <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/01/14/extreme.career.makeover.midlife/index.html">EXTREME CAREER MAKEOVER MIDLIFE</a>, several cases were described of midlife people who changed their way of  life  basically turning their hobbies into daily work, such as the Mr Alex Barnett, 43, who gave-up being a lawyer to become a successful comedian, and Mrs Lisa Scallia, 49, who  after 20 years being an real state agent created a food tour business that became her actual work.</p>
<p>It is often to hear  stories about  peoples hobbies becoming real work. Unfortunately what most of us do not hear are  effective details on how ACTUALLY those people took the steps and moved to chase not only a dream but to CHANGE their perspectives into becoming someone they really wanted to be,overcoming  and bypassing  social barriers, prejudices and their own fears.</p>
<p>In most cases, we see people forced to recognize not only the need to find new challenges but also to review they perspectives in life and realize feelings, concerns and emotions one should seek looking after what REALLY makes one proud of.</p>
<p>At the recent release movie &#8220;<a href="http://www.companymenmovie.com">The Company Men</a>&#8220;, Ben Afflec plays the role of an successful businessman who , as quoted<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1390" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="benaffleck" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/benaffleck.png" alt="" width="152" height="210" /> by the director   &#8211;  <em>&#8220;is  forced to re-define his life as a men, husbands and father&#8217;</em>&#8221;  after being laid off  his 20 year old job.  &#8221;<em>At its heart, The Company Men is not &#8220;the recession movie&#8221; but rather a film that traces the journey back home— to family, to love, and to the joy that comes from building something from the ground up!&#8221;.</em></p>
<p>Why do human beings only stop to realize  the impact of intangible values only when they are the last resource for realistically understanding happiness and what effectively matters most in our lifes? Why do we always see ourselves and others involved in threads of needed meaningless  trivial  daily routines when we can reach fulfillment and thrive in the comfort of our homes, family and friends?</p>
<p>If you talk to most of those people who went through a radical change in their lifes, you will for sure notice that at some point they have realized what effectively matters most to them emotionally,  reviewed their values  and understanding of life searching  for feelings that supported their decision and, most importantly, have decided to change not only their professional roles but also their roles as  human beings  while recognizing  its impact to theirs lifes and others around them.</p>
<p>I f you have found yourself or others in the same situation, here are some constructive insights  to support a  review of professional and personal Life:</p>
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<p><strong>1- LOOK AROUND</strong></p>
<p>Try to get out of your automatic working/routine state of mind and look around where you are and  how you feel . Is it really what you want?   Does it comply and support you to search your life objectives both professionally  and personally?  Do you feel stagnated? .</p>
<p>Everytime I talk to people, specially at a coaching session where I walk them through this process, I can see at peoples faces how it can become a real breakthrough!</p>
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<p><strong>2- FOLLOW NOT ONLY  YOUR DREAMS BUT YOUR FEELINGS. VALUE THE INTANGIBLE !</strong></p>
<p>It is really common for people to only visualize tangible  goals when thinking about change or only  visualize what I call &#8220;The Close Gap&#8221; ,which is basically envisioning yourself in a position where you have already thought about for several times but only considering an achievable state   for materialistic enablement ( meaning  &#8221;I want to be there to purchase stuff!)</p>
<p>Have you realistically thought about how do you want to feel ?  What are others close to you feeling about you right now?  what do you want them to feel? In what emotional state do you want to be when going to work or going home?</p>
<p>Valuing our basic human demands and emotions can DEFINITIVELY support you in making good choices and, most importantly, getting over barriers that are blocking us in making those choices.</p>
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<p><strong>3- GET OVER PROCRASTINATION</strong></p>
<p>In psychology, <strong>procrastination</strong> refers to the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of low-priority, and thus putting off important tasks to a later time. But what REALLY CAUSES IT?</p>
<p>In today&#8217;s modern world where internet access and Cable TV is everywhere   it is pretty easy  for us to get caught procrastinating even when they did not plan to . It is important though to realize a few facts about it that are often ignore  and crucial to enable our realistic understanding of it:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Everybody Procrastinate. Yes, even those who tell you they don&#8217;t !</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Procrastination is all about EMOTIONS , FEELINGS and STATES !</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Procrastination can be OVERCOME. It is a matter of  how you see  and understand  how it is affecting your  life !</strong></p>
<p>Searching  for a  change and realizing what is best for us personally and professionally can be also blocked by procrastination, aside from you daily routine  states. The understanding of how we  want to feel and how this will affect  our  and others lifes supports eminently the creation of  a STATE where we actually ANTICIPATE THE EMOTION ACHIEVING A DREAMED GOAL. Having said s a good trick to get over procrastination is to EVOKE this state while feeling it and ASSOCIATE what you are doing  as  something BLOCKING, which will them lead you to AVOID it.</p>
<p>I have seen a lot of people that  due to this practice, and of course constancy,  have stopped watching TV, over-eating  and actually enabled them to look after what really matters to them&#8230;  Try it ! <img src='http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p><strong>4- IMAGINE YOURSELF AND THE ONES  THAT MATTERS TO YOU .</strong></p>
<p>We live among people, parents, friends, children,colleagues and co-workers. Whether we want it or not, they all are part of our lifes  NOW and will be in the FUTURE. Understanding  and taking into consideration what you  and ALL THAT MATTERS TO YOU feel  TODAY and will be feeling TOMORROW is key for realizing what really matters to you TODAY and to enable  a successful change.</p>
<p>Richard Branson, founder of the VIRGIN GROUP, once said that  he could actually state never getting into a business exclusively for profit  but most for making a difference socially. If you search around you will actually notice how common this characteristic is for successful changes and how this can effectively support you into realizing  needs and feelings for a change.</p>
<p>STOP.Take into consideration what, who, how everyone in what I call your &#8220;LIFE ECOSYSTEM&#8221; plays  a role.  How do they affect you? How do they enable you into getting into the state you want to be. How can they play a role in your future perspectives and feelings. How would they feel?</p>
<p>Honestly, the old common saying <em>&#8220;I am worry about myself  only and  don&#8217;t care about others . This helps me focusing in what I want!&#8221; </em> can actually block you in realizing what matters in your life and, what is worse, WHO MATTERS !</p>
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<p><strong>5- LOOK FOR IT EVERY DAY</strong></p>
<p>It does not need hours of planning or focus to support you achieving your goals.  Remember it is all about  our emotions. If you enable yourself to understand it,   undoubtedly the search for it will come naturally everyday.</p>
<p>Even if it takes you just 10 minutes of your day,  try always to do something related to what you are looking four. Make a call, write, jog, search, whatever you FEEL you need to. What you will find is that enabling yourself into getting into this emotional state will become natural and recurrent, therefore a priority in your routine  where you for sure will avoid fear and instigate your dedication emotions.</p>
<p>It can sound corny, but  YES we can be really surprised with what we are able to do !</p>
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<p>Have a good day !</p>
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		<title>Understanding the modern “Formula for Happiness”!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we know  the way we work for any type of corporation today is really different than how it used to be  a few years ago. Not only technology  has changed but also new communication trends as well as understandings and conceptions of   a modern way of life, connected and socially engaged, changed the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>As we know  the way we work for any type of corporation today is really different than how it used to be  a few years ago. Not only technology  has changed but also new communication trends as well as understandings and conceptions of   a modern way of life, connected and socially engaged, changed the way we visualize ourselves as professionals and individuals.</p>
<p>Todays modern worker is willing to earn less in exchange for more quality of life, more time with the family, to live where they always wanted to live, among others facts. The  &#8221;long-time asset employees&#8221; professionals , the ones that stayed working for decades and years in just one organization, are now,  aside from being evaluated by headhunters as a  possible &#8220;non-resilient&#8221; professional, searching for new challenges and work environments in shorter periods of time.</p>
<p>Many corporations are struggling to understand the eminent  important value of what I call &#8220;Intangible  benefits&#8221; for their employees while addressing those as  key factors in guaranteeing employee work satisfaction as well as important tool in keeping  the most talented people.</p>
<p>Today&#8217;s society is moving towards a way of life where the understanding about the  &#8221;Formula of Happiness&#8221; is changing from  an old tangible measurable PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS  + FINANCIAL  STABILITY = HAPPINESS  to a more altruistic intangible understanding of  QUALITY OF LIFE + FINANCIAL STABILITY + SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT = HAPPINESS, therefore inferring PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS from the FINANCIAL STABILITY factor.</p>
<p>For some this new belief has become a reality when it&#8217;s understanding came through the most difficult way : LAYOFFS.  The recent layoffs of long-time  TOP MANAGEMENT employees from big corporations due to the crisis ( and some just benefiting from the crisis excuse to decrease their operational costs) demonstrated that the current business value and recognition attached to our work way of life has changed and its full comprehension is still to be considered by most organizations.  Why I say that? What the numbers  did not show was the level of satisfaction from people that maintained their jobs and, also, the number of top executives that ACTUALLY decided to change their lives and work after the crisis.</p>
<p>How to keep talented people in a world where the intangible is becoming imperative? Food fro thought!</p>
<p>If you or your organization visualize yourselves in this situation and feels the constant fear of trying to keep and maintain the best employees EXCITED, ESTIMULATED and, what is most important, HAPPY with their &#8220;WORKING STYLE&#8221;, consider the quick guidelines below:</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1289" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="worktime" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/worktime.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="153" />WE ARE UNIQUE  - THAT&#8217;S WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL</strong></p>
<p>Each one of us have a unique set of beliefs, values and senses and, as per our body chemistry that differs us as human beings biologically, these parameters are treated by individuals through an unique mix. It is common to see organizational rules and procedures generalized for teams and departments. For some, specially those where the cognitive side of the work is crucial, those rules can be really blocking and impeditive.</p>
<p>The most appropriate way to understand how we can take  the best from our people is to ,at least, try to REALLY GET TO KNOWN THEM as INDIVIDUALS.  The more you Know your employees, more chances you will have to get a grasp of how to best address his/her needs  as well as how to address their &#8220;intangible values&#8221; while managing and evaluating their work.</p>
<p><strong>WE ALL FEEL &#8211; THAT&#8217;S WHAT MAKES US HUMANS</strong></p>
<p>As human beings we all have feelings, and it is REALLY common to disregard a person&#8217;s feeling and belief while managing teams, specially when we are  behind schedules and/or below our target quotas! It is important to understand that the evaluation and actually understanding of a person emotional  state not only can support in making decisions and  adjustments but also taking the best from a professional.</p>
<p>We can see today several cases (that have actually become TV shows &#8211; See CBS  <a href="http://www.cbs.com/primetime/undercover_boss/">&#8220;The Undercover Boss&#8221; </a> for example) where the understanding from the CEO about employees perspectives and beliefs has changed the way corporations like COCA-COLA, HOOTERS, STARBUCKS among others  drive their business .</p>
<p>If you are able to see through your employees emotions and enable them to get into their emotional state where they can be more productive, DEFINITIVELY you are creating a long-lasting relationship.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1290" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="worksign" src="http://www.fabiofilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/worksign.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="156" />WE  DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY &#8211; THAT&#8217;S WHAT MAKES US NEEDED</strong></p>
<p>Recent researches and published articles has proven something that deeply we all already knew: Our individual biological chemistry affects the way, time and perspective in which we do things. How many times have you heard about  a programmer that states being more productive working at night, or a book writer that, in order to wrap-up a chapter, isolates itself in a room for weeks?</p>
<p>These characteristics are common and, YES,  they apply to your employees as well. Try to really understand how to take the best on HOW your people, if possible INDIVIDUALLY, do things. Have you considered  if the environment they work is suitable for their working needs?  What about their schedules and working time,  do they fit their unique productivity needs? Could they work from home or could they bring home to work( figure of speech of course)?</p>
<p>The best you understand and Know ho uniquely your team can bring their best to work while addressing their individual characteristics,  the more you will feel you have a committed team !</p></blockquote>
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