D. Trinidad Hunt

Right Vs Wrong in Leadership

Posted on10. Mar, 2010 by Trinidad Hunt.

This unspoken ancient code of right Vs wrong also wreaks havoc in leadership positions. When ego positioning occurs in an organization or department, it is sure to tear at the fabric of mutual respect and collaboration.
Research shows that the most successful organizations are those that build a culture of ‘constructive conflict’. This takes a high [...]

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I’m right your wrong!

Posted on05. Mar, 2010 by Trinidad Hunt.

The most effective Classroom Teachers have cracked the unspoken code of the human condition. This competitive code is – Right Vs Wrong and by the way I’m always RIGHT!
As a classroom teacher it is very easy for conflict to arise with students. See if you recognize any of the following scenario:

A student disagrees with you [...]

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The Human Side of Enterprise

Posted on28. Feb, 2010 by Trinidad Hunt.

I just could not let this ‘Kodak moment’ pass me by. Nor could I miss an opportunity to share it with you.
This team of trainers has achieved the transformation I spoke of in my last post on Creating a Culture of Caring. They are motivated, inspired and inspiring and they are totally supportive of their partner’s goals.
This [...]

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When Fast is Slow

Posted on03. Feb, 2010 by Trinidad Hunt.

Leadership is about using your head, feeling with your heart and connecting with your team. If you want to build a sustainable organization resilient enough to meet the challenges of change in a timely manner, you have to develop your SQ competencies.
Fast is slow when:

A team member has an idea and you’re in too much of a hurry [...]

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What is SQ?

Posted on27. Jan, 2010 by Trinidad Hunt.

Given the latest research on the affect that human beings have on each other, SQ may be one of the most important components of student as well as leadership success. SQ is really the quality of our social intelligence. It is how we connect with and relate to others. It is how we invest in, [...]

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New Pathways – 2010

Posted on12. Jan, 2010 by Trinidad Hunt.

Happy 2010! I hope that all of you had a wonderful holiday season leading into the new year. I just returned to the islands and I’m excited because it’s a time of new beginnings – updating old goals and setting new ones.
Before leaving on our holiday Lynne and I met with David Linke from Melbourne, [...]

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See Through Scotomas!

Posted on28. Oct, 2009 by Trinidad Hunt.

I was getting my nails done yesterday and got into a discussion on life and living with Renee, who does my nails. This is no unusual situation as Renee and I often wax philosophical during our once a month nail time together. But for some reason our discussion struck a self-reflective chord yesterday.
I walked away… [...]

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Philosophy of Leadership

Posted on02. Oct, 2009 by Trinidad Hunt.

W. Edward Deming was one of my mentors. He was the man responsible for TQM (Total Quality Management) and the rise of Japan after WWII. When I was with him he made a powerful statement that forever impacted my life and teaching. He said, “It is impossible to lead without a philosophy of leadership!”
To this [...]

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IQ, EQ, SQ Model™

Posted on27. Sep, 2009 by Trinidad Hunt.

I want to respond to a recurrent question that has been asked of me. It came up again just recently and I realized that I needed to listen, review and respond! The question was this: “Do you really feel that the emotional and social qualities (EQ and SQ) are learn-able?”
The recent question was couched by [...]

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Raving Fans #4

Posted on27. Jul, 2009 by Trinidad Hunt.

Syrus couldn't hide his jubilation on the next visit. Rolling the flip charts out on the table, he said that he could feel the shift in each department. "More proactive," he said. "They are all working on projects that they initiated."
"So the next step is clear, Syrus."
"Not to me," Syrus countered.
"It's time to step in [...]

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