I want to expand a bit more on why I named this blog with such an obscure name. I wanted to use outsourcing, but was advised by friends that it would probably be met negatively. You know, American jobs going outside our country is kind of negative.
Actually, I went to my trusty Webster’s Unabridged and looked up outsourcing and you’ve got to check it out to believe it. Outspanning was the very next word! The derivation was explained in our Welcome post, so if you missed it, just check it out.
I thought I’d really caught on to something unique.
While visiting my son and his family recently, I picked up the St.Louis Women’s Journal while having my favorite breakfast (lox/bagel) at Einstein Bros. in Kirkwood.
I read the headline…Can You Blend with an Enemy to Make a Friend? The use of the word “blend” seemed odd, so I read on.
I found I’m not the only one looking for unique words to spice up the vocabulary of old problems. For the next few minutes I was fascinated by Ms. Judy Ryan’s explanation and use of entrainment.
Sidebar: It has nothing to do with railroads.
First, she explained how one must first notice and appreciate the other person. You must have heard the expression, “the customer is always right.” Although Ms. Ryan’s exercise in Emotional Intelligence wasn’t directed toward small business, I picked up a lot of pointers from her article…like agreeing with others’ opinions and being SINCERE about it. She insisted on “entering fully into their viewpoint and how they see the world.”
This stuff has application for business and your life with friends, family members, and enemies. Check it out in the Archives of: www.stlwomensjournal.com – February/March 09.
“Can You Blend With an Enemy to Make a Friend?” ~by Judy Ryan, Expanding Human Potential
I’m actually going to give this a try…perhaps with my husband first.
Seriously, check out this article and please comment on it. It struck me as such a fresh approach.
Best,
Ruth Ann