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#549 Set Expectations

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If you want someone to thrive in a situation that you have influence over, set expectations for them.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in accountability, Communication, expectations drive behavior, Podcasts.

#548 Communicate Your Ground Rules

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When you are beginning a new relationship and you have the upper hand be sure to communicate your ground rules.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication, expectations drive behavior, Podcasts.

Ground Rules

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As the parent of a 14-year old girl, I feel that any day now I will be having “that talk” with a boy who will ultimately date her. I think back to my childhood as a boy that was not always as respectful as he could have been to girls. If the parents of the girls I dated had “that talk” with me I might have behaved differently. In life we often find ourselves in a position of authority, where we have the upper hand. There is a fine line from being respected, being feared, and being an asshole. The goal is the former, but sometimes, especially when it comes to teen-aged boys, instilling a little fear by setting some ground rules can be effective.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication, expectations drive behavior, Respect People, responsibility.

#184 Expectations Drive Behavior

If you convey positive expectations to yourself or those around you, you will see a positive response. Expectations drive behavior.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Direct Your Life, Direct your mind, empowerment, expectations drive behavior, judgement, limiting Beliefs, Podcasts, Positive Attitude, positive reinforcement, Positivity.

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