What If I Am Bob?

I was very intrigued by the Bob principle as highlighted by John Maxwell and so would like to put a quick note here so that we can learn pretty quick how to live with Bob.

So who is Bob? You will get to know a bit of who Bob is by the next statement. When Bob has a problem with everyone, Bob is usually the problem. So do you have a Bob or Betty (female version) in your department or company?

Or may be you feel that you may be are the Bob and the Betty. You and I can ask ourselves these questions to check if we are Bobs or Bettys.

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Do I experience some kind of conflict/friction almost everyday?
Do people often rub or create friction with me the wrong way?
Do negative things just naturally occur to me?
Do I have just a few friends and had that inside wish I had more?
Do I always seem to say the wrong thing, especially at the wrong time?


Here is the acronym to help Bob to THINK before speaking.

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T - Is it true?
H - Is it helpful?
I - Is it inspiring?
N - Is it necessary?
K - Is it kind?


Hope this helps you and me in our journey of winning with people.

*Extracts taken from John C Maxwell's book on Winning With People, under the chapter, "The Bob Principle".

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