Brian Fretwell

Helping people get out of their own way. And trying to get out of my own.
Professional Speaker and Coach.
Author - Experts of Our Potential

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@NickMarvStutz I can think of one.

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Jamie Fretwell: Did you do your hair yet?
Me: Yes.?.
Jamie: Looks nice.

And that, my friends, is how you give a back-handed compliment.
Pro-level.

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@NickMarvStutz A. Alberta would go w jesusland.
B. I'd have to move to Wa or Ore....but I'm in.

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I'm being micromanaged...
#micromanager #badboss #callhr #dogs #workfromhome

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@SkolSithLord If that's a bad thing, what's the point in being an adult?
Without PB&J what's the point in anything?

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Most bad managers have no idea they are bad.
They generally believe they are doing what's right.
The challenge then, isn't showing people the "right" way to manage, but to make it ok to be wrong.
#LeadershipDevelopment

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@JeanGiardina I've read 25 books...so, books?

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@HRSpicyCheeto @wyndall93 Likely not missed at all.
What if you approached him and asked him if you could both walk through the event and find ways to improve...if you can get him to come up with what to do better, before you say it, he will be even more likely to improve next time.

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@toricentanni I can't dm you so please don't think this is a plug.
I wrote a book directly about confronting that feeling. You can read probably read it on kindle for free...if nothing else, if you hate it, you can feel better about being a better writer than I am. https://t.co/4CWwydsh5W

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@KyraMatkovichHR

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@molliebentley Don't listen to jerks...you know, like a couple in this thread. Great to ask questions, believing it's a sign of weakness is just a sign of insecurity.

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There should be a section for loud, open mouth eaters.
And it should be outside, with the rest of the animals.

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If you have to teach a class, it doesn't have to suck for uou or them.

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Thinking of changing my title to "Recovering Seagull Manager"
- just because we know what to do, doesn't mean we always do it.

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Humility, in my humble opinion, is the most important trait of any culture that aims to be great.

Other opinions welcomed.

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Repeat after me:

My manager/boss/partner/co-worker is not staying up all night planning new ways to piss me off...

Call it your Monday Mantra

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There's a good chance lots of people think I'm a jerk.
That knowledge makes dealing with jerks much easier.

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Just cause we know it, doesn't mean we practice it.