L-MHG #21 – Act of will
Congratulations on completing this past month of Advanced Leadership Training. You have completed The Pipeline!
Around 30 days ago you said “I will enter” the 30-day pipeline. This decision was an exercise in making an act of will. It was an exercise in making a commitment and then keeping that commitment.
The time and effort you have invested and in developing your willpower and your commitment to exploring and experimenting with the Pipeline and the Orange leadership tools will bring its own rewards. How you use these ideas in your own life is, of course, now up to you. This is just a fresh opportunity for a bvs in your life.
As always, SOT training is offered on an opt-in/opt-out basis. As you would expect, you get out of it what you put into it. Although the training is the same for everyone, it is interesting to see how different people take different things away from this training. What do you think that you will take away?
DFQ#21 Take Away Value:
If you were to tell a friend what you think is the most important thing you have taken away from this Advanced Leadership Training, what would you say it was for you personally? What difference (if any) do you think it will make in your life?
September 6th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I will take away the discipline to exercise self-control to complete tasks and follow instructions. I think the key for me is to continue on a dalily basis, and to make a commitment to getting better and better by PTO and using cvs2bvs.
August 30th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I have learnt new useful vocabulary that help me to think, to act and to find solutions: CVS 2 BVs; GBB, PRR, QRH, pipeline, PTO. I can also apply the CAP’s 6 principles to my work and my life.
August 20th, 2010 at 8:50 am
The most important thing for me personally, has been GBB. I will now be able to apply this to my life on a regular basis and it allows for more broad-mindedness, more tolerance and deeper thinking – fostering a much more positive outlook or BVS!
August 19th, 2010 at 8:12 am
CVS to BVS and GBB are points of view that open your eyes to others opinions. This will help in future.
August 17th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I think the most important thing I’ve taken away is the fact that I can make time to sit and think and reflect on things on a daily basis despite other commitments. I have enjoyed thinking about things in a new way – especially the GBB strategy – as it has challenged me to think about things beyond just the surface and this is something that I hope to continue to do in my life as it will help me to stay focused and positive and change things for the better.
August 13th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Discernment. Listen and hear. Look and see. Filter information for its salient points. Be objective. Set goals and persist with obtaining them. Look for better solutions to solve problems. Appreciate the benefits of team work. Seek advice.
These are the things I got and now practice. I now take this opportunity to thank MHG and the SOT, for his generosity for presenting this excellent course. it is my earnest wish that many many others will thank advantage of what is on offer.
August 12th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
The most important thing that I have taken away from this Advanced Leadership Training is the idea that you can get something done within timelimits and still be able to come up with imaginative, CVS to BVS, solutions. Some pople spend more time and effort complaining about tasks than doing them. This training will always bring the front of my mind that: if you have leaders that you can trust, it is better to ‘peel the orange’ than fiddle around. The importance of giving time to reflect on tasks (GBB) will also stay with me, as well as finding out what my strengths are and actually practising their development.
August 12th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
The most important lessons for me have been GBB and CVS2BVS. I love the way they change my thinking and challenge me to look at issues from a different perspective. I have shared these lessons with my family and we have all enjoyed the discussions that have evolved and the friendly reminders to each other to keep using these tools in everyday life.
August 11th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
A great practical experience.. the GBB/CVS2BVS is very useful and objective way of approaching different ways of thinking. Thank you for the insight.
August 11th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Depend on the flexibility and adaptability of the mind. Trust in your ability to think in different ways in order to create a better view of the situation and therefore respond to the needs of others (staff/students/family) more objectively. Feel confident in your abliity to help others reach their potential by instilling the same trust in their own thinking and decision making. This is an improvement in communication and interpersonal skill, which always improves the quality of your contributions at work, home and in community. Ultimately, as a teacher this helps improve the contributions of others. Here’s to a GBB and CVS2BVS future!
August 6th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
My favourite was PTO. The key driver to just get in there and complete the task.
July 27th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
My favourite take away is GBB. A great way of framing responses and removing the emotion out of discussions.
Another take away is entering the pipeline – just proof that such a corny concept has the power to keep you going until the end! (if it wasn’t for that public commitment, I might have left a long tme ago
July 16th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
The single most important lesson for me was to PTO . It is such a practical way of chunking little tasks and tackling procratination .
A lovely course .Thanks .
July 8th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Suspended judgement,
Recognising types of people (Space Glutton, sightless etc),
PTO(A big one for me),
The failures in absolute truth.
My strengths.
CVSBVS will alway influence me now.
June 28th, 2010 at 10:43 am
The thinking and then writing these thoughts was interesting. My two teenage daughters found GBB over dinner to be fun, with feedback along the lines of ” I can’t believe you’re doing this me” being fairly common.
I find me asking myself what a better view is.
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Hi all;
GBB; It is such a neat way of engaging with people, children in particular.
June 22nd, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Some simple tools (CVS2BVS, GBB) for everyday situations (difficult or not) – applicable at work and at home. Emphasis on ’simple’ and easy to describe to others.
June 17th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The course presented some unique ways of approaching situations which actually have a practical “real world” application. It is something I can use regularly … daily in fact.
June 15th, 2010 at 7:38 am
The course gave me an opportunity to explore concepts and apply some new skills. Thank you
June 9th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Knowledge;
Persistency;
Ability escape from CVS;
Confidence;
Satisfaction;
Gratefulness.
Thanks a lot!
May 21st, 2010 at 2:14 pm
A structured, disciplined approach to the application of many concepts that I already had rolling around in my head from the early EDB books.
But ultimately I have gained confidence in my skill and ability in this area.
I like bullet points so:
> Discipline
> Confidence
> Practical Application
> Comfort (that you know you can solve any challenge that presents)
May 17th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
It has increased the confidence level of my thinking.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
It is interesting being exposed to new concepts, remembering them and applying them, will be the challenge.
April 6th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
This course has made me become a lot more open minded i now see and put myself in others shoes. being able to relate and or see what is happening to another person is a very powerful thing. i have also gained alot of knowledge on what others view points on leadership and what they value most from a leader which i thought was very interesting. This awarenesses will help me relate to others and become a stronger leader which i hope to gain in the future as a business leader
March 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I found continuing with this course has made my CVS2BVS thinking more natural. With a more positive confident attitude, self management and better thinking skills have been hugely beneficial. I will continue to use CVS2BVS together with the Pipeline and PTO techniques. Thank you most sincerely!
March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
It is an opportunity to think, see how others think and react and get a better understanding of working with difference, understanding this and using the tools opens the doors wide to BVS.
January 14th, 2010 at 5:22 am
Whether leading “down” or “up” we are all unified by, at some level, all dealing with the same issues and challenges in our work and home lives. If we can demonstrate leadership of self and thought we can take complex issues back to basics, simplify them and with persistence we can achieve incredible things.
Hopefully I will take away from this a more balanced, open minded approach to myself and others.
January 6th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Know your strengths and leverage them for problem solving and opportunities. PTO provide simple instructions to perform tasks or provide direction. Reward and adknowledge using leader notes.
January 4th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
The most important thing I have taken away from this training is to remain positive and see potential opportunities in percieved problems (cvs2bvs and GBB)
January 4th, 2010 at 11:17 am
The value of discipline and making time for those things which have lasting value.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:18 am
For me it was about the discipline to take the time for self-reflection. The challenge now is to maintain the discipline without the daily email reminders!
December 24th, 2009 at 5:27 am
The idea of “commitment” to oneself ,not just to ‘know’ about something but to DO the hard yards, and take the risk of acting with that burst of willpower.
The PTO idea is really important because if I give myself a PTO task, or several of them , the opportunity for “putting things off” does not arise …….on an individual basis …it is a beater of procrastination and constant states of UNCHECK !
The difference is that these pieces of “brain software ” are just as useful in demanding of self better self-management through better thinking strategies……..hugely helpful for me.
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:29 pm
It’s my way of thinking and approaching things in life that were enhanced. It doesn’t tell “how to” instead it make me think deeper, cvs2bvs.
December 11th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Again, always seeing and benefiting with more OPPORTUNITIES in everything I do to a BVS.
Personally, all this learning and seeing how other people responded to the questions means I can tap in to that SYNERGY of DIVERSITY.
Difference in my life is always IMPROVING.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:48 am
The pipeline is the thing that resonates with me, I have used it several times now on myself, and I’ve also spoken about it to other people.
I am a serial “faller off the wagon” particularly when setting fitness goals, and the idea of the pipeline, and sticking at something for a set number of days eg really helps to keep me going.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:22 am
There may sometimes be a better way to deal with an issue . Thinking outside the square may help you find that “better way”.
November 18th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
The pipeline and PTO are techniques that I’ll be taking away from this. While they’re not always going to be relevant or useful, there will be situations where they are. As well, taking the time to think and reflect has been useful.
November 11th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
When people think on a topic collectively’ the opinions expressed are as diversified as the number of people responding.
This journey highlights to me the many different propositions one could get from a team of people on a single topic to explore and SWOT these results for the best solution.
of course, in practice this doesn’t always happen as human beings tend to look for an easy or politically satisfying outcome.
This thirty day pipeline has taught me that perserverance to the CVS2BVS principle is one way to mitigate these problems to ensure the best solution for the task at hand.
November 9th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I like the idea that it is better to prioritise optimising your strengths rather than minimising your weaknesses. I’ve been working on that front.
The difference the training will make for me is improved decision making through better consideration of alternatives.
November 9th, 2009 at 8:39 am
I have found some of the information very usefull.I actually find myself reciting CVS2BVS quite often.I certainly don’t use it enough yet,but I a,m getting there.Thanks for the insights over the past month.
November 5th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
For me it is to look at things differently with new tools.
It is also to understand that success or percieved success is potentially limitless eg; we did well now how do we do better!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I will try to include my staff in the decision making process instead of making decisions for them.
October 31st, 2009 at 6:13 pm
All forms of learning add to life,s experiences in one way or another I am not saying cvs to bvs will have immediate impact but who knows where and who knows when at some given point in time these lessons may well serve either myself or somebody else that I pass the information on through.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
The following understanding. That the type of leadership required over a particular program or task alters over the lifetime of that program or task. Initially people may have reluctance to engage however if commitment can be obtained then the preparedness for participants to be lead may change during the course of the activity. This same philosophy is true for a lone task or undertaking where an initial commitment based only on a desire to see the end result can sustain the initial hard slog phase.
In leadership situations I won’t be dissuaded by initial opposition and in personal tasks leading myself I will persist.
October 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
The importance of turning knowledge into skill is something I will value from this course. Anyone can read a book, but it takes considerable effort and practice to make it a skill.
October 28th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
That it is OK to say we have done very well, its EXCELLENT! But, not enough. What’s next? How can we do it even better.
I think it will provide our team a new language and approach. Ideas will not need to be defended. They will be congratulated and then we look for a BVS.
October 28th, 2009 at 6:26 am
escape+search = think
new ideas fn(think)=fn(escape, search)……..
escape+ search=new ideas=>escape again+ search again= even better ideas.
In stressed situation where you are out of answers i have used some of the sw learned with amasing results.
I’m looking forward to new challenges to apply the techniques on.
October 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
The exercises have made me think about things that you nromally take for granted. Some of the exercises are so simple and yet they could possibly have a big effect on the people you work with (eg the hand written notes). I will also try and use CVS/BVS and GBB more in daily life, as you never know how many better ideas you might come up with until you try.
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:26 am
It has highlighted that I need to try and step back from the busy schedule to pause reflect and see if things can be acheived differently.
Difficult one this I think it will make a big difference if others in the chain, web network make changes if its only me then the changes will be miniscule.
October 16th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
The advanced leadership training has intoduced a number of new tools to use to improve leadership skills. With practice and repetition we can all become betters leaders.
October 16th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
To take the time each day (or maybe each week) to think about the people that I interact with (both at work and home) and to assess the impact of the decisions that I make on the relationship that we have.
October 16th, 2009 at 8:47 am
It appears that my comment was deleted, and unfortunately I can’t remember what it was except that I told Michael he was pushing his luck trying to get more than 20 replies out of me
!
Seriously though, it seems that all of us have their own square they’re thinking in. It’s good to try and get out of that pattern but of course it’s also quite easy to ask others for their view – encourage communication. The difficult part is to accept different points of view which requires its own “outside the square” attitude.
I’ll try to come out of my shell more and seek other opinions rather than toughing things out all by myself. That in itself will provide a bvs.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
The course has made me think about leadership things. It is relaxing to note that many of the lessons were based on simple concepts, and I was happy that I felt some of the concepts I already practise.
it also made me acknowledge some weaknesses which is good and i will work on these.
worth doing no doubt.
cheers F.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:46 am
The course taught me about committment — agreeing to do a series of tasks and then following through and completing them. I learned about the idea of doing something beneficial without really knowing why, until afterwards. We all see things from a different angle and you have to appreciate this when assigning tasks to people. I leaned about taking care to carry out a task properly but also to avoid ambiguity when assigning tasks. Lastly I learned about having a point of view on a problem or question and not being afraid to put my own point of view out there for all to see. I’m not sure how I’m going to use these pipeline and PTO concepts, but I have them in my head now and I’m sure they’ll influence my behaviour in the future. It’s the experience of doing this that counts.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:06 am
For myself I think its the re-inforcement that as with all things if you wish to do something well, or make imporvements you need to take the time and effort to work at it. THe training has provided me with a number of simple tools which are easy to apply to my everyday activities (both work and home). I’m keen to try and establish a routine where I question what I do and how it can best be achieved. But if it has to be done – PTO!
October 15th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Most important thing
1. Commitment
What difference will it make
Probably the difference will be that I will stop and think of alternatives, ie BVS or GBB rather than jumping in with my initial view.
Probably it has moved me further along a path that I was already trying to find my own way along – rather than providing me a total new concept. The main benefit is that it moved me further in a month than probably I would have moved in 6 months
Thanks
October 14th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
It reinforced some of my thinking about the way I work and also challenged me to revalaute some of things I do or at least stop and think before I do the.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Important things I discover in this course…
1. At the start, a good leader would get people committed to a task or project at hand.
2. This course seem to benefit the trainer, as well as the trainee. With all the feedback from the trainees, the trainer can try to improve the course.
3. Occasionally use the personal touch, eg. use habd written notes.
October 14th, 2009 at 11:33 am
The training has given me an excuse/opportunity to exit from the reality of work and think more generally about the various facets of leadership. However, I am not entirely convinced that I have been exposed to any new theories or doctrines that will change my approach.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I have loved that the lessons are so obvious. It has all been about things that I have heard or tried before, but presented in such a way that is so motivating, after all I’m the one making the committment! In summary, I know there is always a bvs and I can get there if I apply the pipeline, and some times in life and business you just need to PTO to get it done. It has given me a fresh perspective about what I can and can’t control at work already. Thank you Michael!
October 11th, 2009 at 8:10 am
The ideas put forward in the course have been interesting. cvs2bvs is a nice mental shortcut to describe brainstorming and exploring options – concepts I’m sure most of us are familar with and have used many times. PTO as a concept was something I had not thought about much prevously, in fact I see it to be my responsibility to think before acting. However, this course has allowed me to understand when I would be willing PTO. As a leader it has made me aware of the type of currency and trust I need to build within my team so that we’d feel comfortable when I ask someone to PTO. Most of all the course has re-enforeced the need for leaders to act with integrety and to be open to new ideas and within the framework presented and particularly with PTO, “To thine own self be true”.
October 10th, 2009 at 8:29 am
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October 8th, 2009 at 7:08 am
To set aside some time in each day clear from the day to day clutter to focus on the things that matter – the people around you, how they percieve you, how your actions affect them, to make time to plan the way forward, to see the big picture and to get outside your own little square for a while to allow new ideas to take root and grow. What difference will it make – hopefully I will become a more balanced individual able to pick the quality from the mass quantity of work and to focus efforts on that which will be most worthwhile.
October 8th, 2009 at 6:08 am
In our daily lives we make choices about how we act or react in any given situation. For me, this course reinforces the need to stop and reflect, and this will help me make better choices.
October 7th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
That the people I work with are full of surprises and have a lot to offer.
September 7th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I haven’t put much into it. This has shown me that I really don’t put much into life on the things I say are important. I will now look a little deeper when I make commitments to accomplish things.
July 24th, 2009 at 5:03 am
SOT training has given me another perspective on life.A leader must have very sharp analytical skills and must be able to do his thinking while running.my association with you Michael is getting me there.Thank you so much.see you on the next course.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:10 am
Peel the orange, PTO PTO PTO PTO
July 20th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
The difference between thought and action and that both have their place. Sometimes you need both but sometimes you just need to act without thinking.
July 20th, 2009 at 10:21 am
How with little effort I can change my way of thinking about every aspect of my life. I have always been a great fan of cvs to bvs and this last month has only confirmed how great the mind can be. The pipeline and pto certainly is a great concept, why don’t they teach this at schools. Thanks Michael.
July 19th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
The incredible power of habitual thinking patterns (conditioning), how to become aware of them and how to use them for your (team’s) benefit through the principles of Pipeline and PTO. I’ve simply fallen in love with the concept of CVS2BVS especially the x10 part (smile). Thank you Michael
July 18th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
SOT trainning has opened my mind to new ideas.eg cvs2bvs.i never knew such stuff existed.i will always remember that.there is also the pipeline commitment challenge where you practise persistence in carry ing out your objectives.then you come to PTO where you learn that in life you cannot always have your own way.finally our friend GBB comes in to tell us the issue of good and bad is relative.but there could always be a better way as a logical development of cvs2bvs.
July 18th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
The concepts of the pipeline and peel the orange. The applications of those ideas are nearly limitless.
July 16th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I can improve myself by keep finding new strengths and practicing on it. If I care enough about the one following me, I will do in everyway to get better and not disappoint them.
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:26 pm
The most important part of this leadership training is cvs2bvs.
It is all about thinking. If I can build a habit of waking up in the morning and thinking about what I can do to be better in working, in life, then my life and working progress will improve every day.
Success by inch, and you never know the potential of this mind power game. One day I can reach a new high which I may never dreamed of.
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
I think that the most important thing I’ve gained from L-MHG is a nudge. Sometimes a nudge is all that is required to change trajectory. Time will tell, but the impact is likely to be profound.
June 25th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
I really liked the idea of focussing on one’s strengths and the strengths of others rather than focussing on the weaknesses. Everyone has strengths and we can’t be good at everything. Also with encouragement one always blossoms and is called forward as opposed to being told off for something which just makes you feel like crap and then you also have your confidence slaughtered. The other really important concept is Peel The Orange. I like this concept for many reasons. Importantly this is about giving simple instructions to someone and then, this is the bit I really like, allowing them to do it. No more questions asked – Peel the Orange. The how, why, for whom, by when, is neither here nor there. This is about taking action now. Don’t stop to consider what will happen if you do it this way or that way, or what will happen if I do it but don’t like it, or whatever. No more questions just Peel The Orange. I really like it. Stay in the moment and don’t go throwing excuses and reasons into why you should or shouldn’t go ahead.
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:33 am
That our perspective is ours alone. There are very few right answers in life, although they may be right according to our own limited viewset.
So to grow and gain wisdom it’s important to always question the accepted facts as they are often only accepted because people don’t know how to (or are too lazy or self absorbed to) question them.
May 15th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Understanding myself more and opening my mind to different perspectives.
May 4th, 2009 at 11:58 am
The realisation of the importance of the correct sequence of Start and Do in SDNT. I have a habbit of noticing, then thinking or thinking, then noticing too much before starting and doing. This tends to hinder the starting and doing and create boundaries when starting and doing because of a preconcieved plan. Most plans and ideas need changes and adjustments anyway so keep the plan simple Start and Do then Notice and Think as you are working to be more efficient and save time. Another thing to take away is the importance of practicing, rehearsing and repeating a skill. I would recommend to friends to enrol in the first ten lessons about cvs2bvs then definately doing the leadership course.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Pipeline and PTO are insights that have most impacted me. They are a good reminder whenever my actions start to straigh away from my goals and intentions.. THanks.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I seem to have a better feeling now for how my approach to leadership, communications, and problem-solving can strengthen my ability to manage, coach, mentor, and lead those whose work it is my responsibility to coordinate. I also seem to have gained a better perspective on my own weaknesses and strengths which should help make my leadership efforts more focused and effective.
April 18th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
The ability to dissect the role of management in bringing order to training and expectation to those looking for leadership and direction and the ability to problem solve at a greater level.
Thank you Michael and all involved!
Tim
April 11th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
the abitity to look more clearly into the future
April 9th, 2009 at 10:57 am
For me, the most important concept was Peel the Orange. By practicing a needed skill in advance, it can be activated as needed by anyone on the team. It brings critical skills to a high level because everyone knows it and has developed it as an automatic response.
This develops confidence and clarity among the team members. So, for me, this concept has given me a tool I can use with my family, my team, and myself.
April 8th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
When you want to learn something, identify your strengths, focus on them, commit, en use them to build something.
This training has given me a simple and powerful framework to use practically and continuously in every area of life.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
The most importance aspect of these lesson are the lessons learnt on our strengths, you might be having lots of strengths, how to prioritize your strengths is also very important. How to channelize those strengths and how to tackle any problem and how to better view any problem.
April 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am
So many good concepts – Pipeline, Orange, Escape + Search = Think, CAP, Strengths, Opportunities, PRR, X10, Leaders note and more.
The most important to me is E+S=T and PRR; daily practice leads to virtuosity. This is something that can be continually applied in life.
And funnily enough another powerful idea I have taken away is using metaphors and stories to engage people.
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:18 pm
The most important take away for me is working on STRENGTHS, for me to keep improving [CANI:- Continuous And Never-ending Improvements]
Infinity – there are infinite possiblities.
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:56 pm
CVS2BVS is Definitely one of the Several Important and Interesting things I have taken away from this Advanced Leadership Training. Also, included here is PTO, the Pipeline, X10, PRR, boundarylessness, + a number of other Practical Applications to my Daily Life and Career.
Most Important, however, is the notion/concept to “Think For Yourself”, Accept Responsibility, Lead by Example and Follow According to the Directives Given …
I Thank You, Michael, for Sharing All of Your Life’s and Military Experiences and Traing/Learning …. You Have Learned Well and You Are Compensated Accordingly …
Multiple Blessings and Continued Manifestations, to You, Dear Michael. Equally, to Each and Every One of Us = Your Devoted and Respectful Students Who Continually and Consistently Move On From CVS2BVS.
Congratulations, Michael, and Everyone in This Wonderful SOT Training/Education. Let Each of Us Become and BE a Product of All This Learning.
Blessings to One and All.
March 25th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
SOT training has helped to reinforce the need for me to think about my thinking. From an educational perspective I have personally found that the PTO concept helped open up many levels of learning and leadership expectations, processes and acceptances. The advanced leadership training has also helped to deepen my knowledge, comprehension and application of CVS2BVS, x10, PRR, CAP and e + s = escape. Learning to understand why we think and then to develop the skills, strategies and confidence to actively apply the information has been a very rewarding experience. For me all the SOT training, detailed information and various challenges along the way have helped deepen and broaden my understanding and application of metacognition, leadership and how to put the learning into real life situations.
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 am
It has given me a simple and powerful framework to use practically in every area of life.
Being on this course has boosted my belief in the concept that i can truely lead myself with the correct guidelines. I puts a massive ability of self direction into my life, that is a real gift.
Thank you Michael for directing me to lead myself.
March 10th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
I like the pipe line the best, and I have already used it on myself and in conversation with others!
I have read a lot about goal setting, and self improvement, etc etc, and I have started things like fitness programs many times, only to have my enthusiasm dwindle and the final goal slip off the radar. The mental picture of being in a pipeline is one that I find very compelling, and it has already proved its usefulness!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Most important thing was crystallising my thoughts on the difference between knowledge and belief, and how to overcome this in the training environment – using PTO
also, jacks term “boundarylessness” is very useful
the difference to my life? a little more peace of mind by adhering to the PTO philosophy, a little more effectiveness in training, an easy place to refer my colleagues and subordinates to in order to get them better prepared to work with me.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
today someone asked me about L-MHG
I cited? the following ‘extract’ to them
“…in the military passing exams, making money, beating the competitor and audience applause play relatively minor roles to the ultimate bottom line: life or death! It’s no surprise therefore that the quality of military training is so high.
The most entertaining, shocking, interactive and successful training I ever received by the most competent and well-rehearsed instructors was in the military. The lectures, the drills, the exercises, the operations were always laced with large amounts of PRR and invariable were better-planned and better-executed than anything I have seen before or since.
My passion has always been to liberate these training methods from the military fort or garrison and make them available to business and other careers. The same military training processes that are applied to martial arts can also be applied to career and business arts and so that is what we will be doing in this L-MHG training”
and then some..
you will also very quickly grow to love oranges.. and be searching to include them in your daily cuisine
jj
February 15th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I told a friend earlier today
- re: ALT – it has given me the ‘links/connectors/simple strategies’ to create a constant flow of cvsx10bvs ‘waves’.
the (deceptively simple , and, very ‘Darwinian’) ability to : ‘get into the pipeline and PTO’ will transform my life
thank u
February 15th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I would tell an intelligent friend, that the training helps in one’s consideration of a problem or opportunity.
To see it clearly, having removed the floral decorations and the bells and whistles. To think with each of two hats, the giver and the receiver so that the matter is clearly defined and understood. Then to refine the necessary communication terms to achieve the objective without noise and delay. The way in, the way out if necessary. Which orange is the subject orange, and, Peel The Orange. Like “The Quality of Mercy”, both parties will be pleased with the result.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
The concept of PIPELINE and PTO are a good set of tools for a leader and
followers:
The value of the one multiplies a better view of life for everyone.
January 18th, 2009 at 12:04 am
I will tell a friend that the Advanced leadership training has made me star follower to my superiors and a good leader to my subordinates. And also the certificate will boost my RESUME.
January 16th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I would pass on to my friend that this Advanced leadership Training has enabled me to ‘run’ with my intuitive ideas for what I think is the best choice of actions to put into momentum and to act rather than just plan. It has enabled increased confidence for me to trust more myself; also to ensure I actually do think further and beyond just my perspective; but to consciously ensure I consider different angles/perspectives then to enact my plans.
Basically it has facilitated me to be much more motivated, increased number of achievements, but these are extremely ‘thoughtfully’ considered achievements. Also it has increased my endurance to persevere in at times extreme circumstances.
There would be an awful lot more I would add that the stimulates/inspires from a life philosophy perspective also
Thank you Michael for sharing this course with the public for free; very generous as most people as all know would definitely charge for this quality information/education/emancipation.
January 15th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
PTO
I learned to be more trusting and to be a follower
January 15th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
The concept of PIPELINE and PTO are a good set of tools for a leader and
followers.
I
could use these tools and recommend them to all in my
communities all over the world.
January 15th, 2009 at 7:43 am
The most important things I’ve understood of this Leadership training are commitment to action,focused action for results,and responsiblity of leadership.
Once commited to the framework instructed by leadership it is necessary to focus on arriving at goals.The analysis of instructions are obstacles to the goals.The leader must assume responsibilty for failure to meet goals but teamwork is essential for completion.
Thank you for experience Michael.
January 12th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I am able to harness my strengths. The unseen force & confidence leashed by PRR & PTO. Thanks Mr.Michael. Thank you very much. Regards
December 31st, 2008 at 6:26 am
The value of the one multiplies a better view of life for everyone.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Now that I am aware of the Pipeline and PTO I will know how to them in practice.
I think in leadership it is essential to distinguish between situations where you should “peel the orange” without asking questions and other situations where critical think (and asking questions) is important.
The leader should also know when you are in the pipeline and should just continue (despite an unforeseen external environment) and when to implement change.
The skills are not difficult. It is, however, difficult to know when to use which skill.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:21 am
The one idea that has actually caused a real impact in my everyday life is PTO. To me this simple concept has made me a more focused individual when it comes to doing the little things that I woule normally put off until they became big problems. Thanks for this concept in partucular and for all the other great software that I now implement on a daily basis.
November 15th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
There are so many good things I have learned from SOT. Only wished I was exposed to it earlier in my life. However It should make a huge difference in the future. PRR, CVS2 BVS is one of the major eye opener for me. I will keep reading all the exercise on a daily basis. Thank you
October 7th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
I learnt that there is no right and wrong answer, but merely one’s perception. This has helped me accept others point of view in conjunction with my own.
My son very well appreciated the handwritten letter, and I can now see how that takes it up a step from a clinical concept.
I strongly feel I am diminishing the PTV in me.
October 3rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
reaffirms the message that there is always a btter way as long as one keeps their minds open
September 25th, 2008 at 9:29 am
that we can find ourselves in a greater state of leadership if we pto and look at the smaller details and bring them to the surface as well. That a good explaination will not leave a person wondering if they are doind a task the right way, andlife is good ifwe truely know our direction of travel clearly.
Wow! 1 month already doesn’t seem like it!
Great job evryone!
ALRIGHT! KOODOS TO ALL!
September 24th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
First of all, I want to say thank you Michael, for making this course available to us.
I will take away many wonderful things from this course, but the most important lesson for me is recognizing the power of a handwritten note and realizing how much people treasure the “little things” we say and do.
I am sure there will be many differences, the main one being that I will send handwritten notes on a regular basis.
Thank you, Michael!
September 24th, 2008 at 6:38 am
Well on thing I can take with me is the concept of always looking for a third way out
nothing is either wrong or write
there is not just left or right options, there could be a third way.
I taught me to think and not just accept the ideas given.
leadership for me now is coming up with the options, the alternatives
the process.
September 24th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Practice. Trust. Humour. Just what I needed.
Thanks Michael
September 24th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Achievment. Insight. Confidence. Thank you.
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Let me at the out set thank Mr. Michael for his wonderful way of making people ” THINK”.
When we think of PTO, we learn the strength of others and there by increase our strength and confidence. We are always learners. Leadership training is an ocean still to explore.
With warm regards & love,
P. Vijayachandran.
September 23rd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
a new way at looking at life..
things dont just work out the way you would think.. i have learnt to look for a bvs all the time.. and this along with the pipeline and pto have helped me improve my leadership skills astonishingly..
September 23rd, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Answer #1: No excuses practice consistently now. Go!
September 20th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
that i have stumbled on something which i am still slowly absorbing but which will be with me for a long long time yet in my career
September 20th, 2008 at 1:25 am
That Michael is a very smart person that helps others become smart throught better thinking, making the world better.
September 18th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
The most important thing I have taken away from this is the understanding of my strengths. This will enable me to use the leadership techniques with confidence
September 18th, 2008 at 12:32 am
I take away a greater sense of awareness of my strengths and weaknesses. I am more committed to setting goals and achieving them.
Thanks ,again, Michael for a great course.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
First many thanks Micheal for your “contribution” to teaching people things that will dramatically change the way they do things in their personal and prfessional life.
I have one single message for my friends : I am more CONFIDENT, more INSPIRED to face the challenge of my life.
September 17th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Most important: to explore for myself without wondering whether I’m ‘right’.
It doesn’t seem to ‘take’ yet, as the weeks go by, occasions come up where the notions take root and become practical. The power of practice. CVS2BVS. Never mind disputing – peel the orange. A shorthand for thinking and behaving in liberating ways. Weird. I didn’t expect that I’d be using more parts of my brain than the ‘left’ brain functions. (Right brain images. Emotions. Action).
Probably more effective if the class is taken at least twice.
September 17th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Thanks Michael for this amazing ideas and inspiration. May you live longer, healthier and happier for encourage fellow human beings thinking rationally, realistically, creatively.
September 17th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I enjoy the demand on my thinking skills. The questions are stated in ways that really force me to mull over and formulate coherent thoughts/answers. I have no idea whether I am on track or not, but in some ways that is not really the point. Few things in my daily life demand such creative thinking. And I say that despite being a designer and artist both of which require serious thinking skills.
August 20th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
It’s given me a different way of looking at gossip, at marketing, at internet presence — there are a lot of ways that the “memes” meme is darn useful!
August 13th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
the concept of PIPELINE and PTO are a good set of tools for a leader and
followers.i could use these tools and recommend them to all in my
communities all over the world.
the PIPELINE will help me stay committed when i start a project few months
from now,
August 7th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Confidence. Thank you.
July 29th, 2008 at 11:18 am
I feel the most important thing I have taken away from this experience is if you are already on the right track (which IfeelIam) this will re enforce your positive thinking and show you more ways to accelerate your results. If your are not already on the right track (but are searching for a BVS, this will put you, very quickly on the right path to success IF YOU TRULY WANT IT. At the endof the day “if it is to be it is up to me” the law of attraction say you willget what you put out, nothing=nothing positive=positive negative=negative. The differenceIeel this has made is a clearer vision or indication I amdoing the right things and will continue to learn and grow from the solid foundation this course has helped to give. Thanks agian
July 25th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
The most important things that I have learnt from this course is that everything starts from the mind. If you want a better way its there if you will only use the tools available. This course has packaged a number of tools in an elegant way – the include cvs2bvs, PTO, Pipeline, PRR, SDNT, QRH and many others.
While the ideas behind these tools may or may not be new, the most important thing is they have been made accessible by its simplicity, the fact that they are easy to remeber, customise and enhanced.
Bravo MHG
July 25th, 2008 at 3:31 am
Your training course has reinforced the benefits of CVS2BVS thinking.
In my own mind I know that the PIPELINE mentality will give me a mental picture to hold onto to focus my efforts on getting things done more effectively.
My own life has changed so much in the past eight months since I started the first ten lessons – not just because of the thinking school approach, but undoubtedly aided by it.
I have already written about the benefits of this freely available brain-training in my own blog.
Thank you, Michael! Keep up the good work, because I am sure many others around the world will benefit from this excellent approach.
July 24th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
This lesson was basically on developing discipline which i needed most.
It also helped me to follow the instructions completely with precision or else the consequences can follow.
It also projected to trust and take the risk to achieve results, which is imp for me.
PTO is the best and very insightful and I am very grateful for these insights.
Thank you.
July 24th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Apart from giving you good tools to perform as a leader, it also gives you insight in the perseption of the people following a leader. To be a good leader its neccessery to stay close to the people and not sit high on a pedastool. Its a lot you ask the people to do, by putting their trust and faith complelty in what you as a leader say and do. Its as if they are putting their life in the palm of your hand.
Powerful, both ways!
July 23rd, 2008 at 7:57 am
It has taken away my fear of being a leader.
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:05 am
PTO has taught me that sometimes you just have to do what you have been asked to do and that it is not always in everyones best interests to challenge everything.
It is important to have trust in your leader and follow directions – if you have not got trust in your leader then work to address this underlying issue rather than challenging or objecting to everything they request of you.
If you cannot get your own people to PTO then you also need to address the reasons why and not get caught up in arguments or disagreements around requests – but rather address the root cause as to why there is not a realtionship based on trust, belief and confidence to take your directions.
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:09 am
I’m learning the ability to improve my latent thinking skills because the following the other sheep paradigm needs improving if I’m to gain more quality and satisfaction in our work / home life balance.
I am determined to challenge mediocre solutions and exchange their limitations with cvs2bvs.
July 21st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Advanced Leadership training. What I learnt.
1. An indepth knowledge of SELF. I think this is important. To know oneself and thus be able to make changes to oneself takes courage and humility. Habits die hard.If we can get out of our comfort zone and start making positive changes,we will be successful..holistically.
July 21st, 2008 at 4:09 pm
PTO leadership skill encourages decisive actions, results and discipline in top teams.
I will apply PTO in my work and invite others to learn how to apply PTO in their work and projects.
July 21st, 2008 at 1:47 pm
EDUCATION is d MANIFESTATION of PERFECTION ALREADY in MAN.~ Swami VIVEKANADA.
This Special TOOLS has/will Unraveled TREASURE/STRENGTHS, and Continue 2 help US 2 Actualize COMPLETE MAN(WO-MAN).
Congrats Michael/School of Thinking.
Only Query~ Could we b Able 2 GO Beyond….
July 21st, 2008 at 10:04 am
The most important thing I have taken away from Advanced Leadership Training is a new focus on leadership patterns and conduct. The tools provided have already proven to be useful in my life. I think it will make a difference in applying myself to tasks and continuing learning.
July 21st, 2008 at 7:25 am
I will take away a greater sense of my strengths and the importance to have help from other people . A team effort is what allows one to succeed in life. I also have a greater awareness of my obligations to help other people whenever i can.
No one is an island. We all inhabit this incredible infinite universe, and owe it to ourselves and to others to make living here as peaceful and fulfilling as we can.
Voltaire ,at the end of Candide said, we may never achieve full peace in the world, but we can cultivate our own oasis’s of peace.He said “we should each tend to our own garden”
July 21st, 2008 at 4:01 am
The pipeline concept : a real leader makes things happen; sees them completed; PTO; once an action has been thoroughly thought, (CVS vs. BVS), it´s time to do it!; (pipeline).
THANKS MICHAEL !!!
July 20th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
It’s the carborundum effect! Ideas are offered and my ideas/opinions rub against them. I’m inspired to think in different patterns.
Differences in my life: there is a couple of useful mnemonics I can bring to bear that will help me expand my range and deepen my thinking. I value those tools. Thank you.
And, if there’s more to come – I’m interested.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
A quantam leap in personal growth…every new challenge is now viewed from a completely different perspective..challenges are tackled with pragmatism, enthusiasm and commitment…resulting in increasing success.
July 19th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
What seems like a good thing to do can be done. If you get past the distractions. The pipeline concept coupled with PTO will help me go past the distractions and do and get things done.
Thanks, Michael.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I understand the tools I need to work through a project and see it to the end.