FC Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 The Army has decided to do the following: Listen to customers, question the status quo, and improve results through fact-based decisions. I thought about it and that is where we have had an edge, despite setbacks due to failures of EZBoard and Sizzly Hosting. I think of the difference is board philosophies: 1. Listen to the customers (you) vs. Do what the board "owner" wants to do. 2. Question the status quo (why are we doing this? Can we do this better? What categories should be listed? Why? How will we do it and promote it? Where should we go to accomplish this task? vs. "I'm soliciting your opinions, which I don't do often". 3. Improve results through fact-based decisions. Begin innovative forums with new approaches. Delete ineffective forums. Deal with problems (like in-fighting) in a new way. Be open to varied opinions. vs. Stagnation, lack of innovation, doing what we've always done. Taking the easy path. Avoidance of risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorgansBoss Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 "Think of the difference is board philosophies" You're too modest Beau. The difference is YOUR philosophy. If it weren't for your own attitude and demeanor in addressing all of these issues and establishing and providing this space, guided by your own philosophy and principals, we simply wouldn't be here. We wouldn't know each other and many of the ideas that have taken shape or been exchanged through this site would have never come to fruition. There has to be someone "in charge" even if his/her style of leadership is not so visable. You're it and I salute you. I like your style FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I appreciate it, but humbly so, since it takes a team. Something I've been learning while going to John Maxwell video presentations at lunch on Leadership, Winning with People, and Team Building, is that at least with me, in the past, sharing the work and credit means I don't get the credit. Wrong! Rarely do great things happen without a team. The team shares the glory and the victory, not just an individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterTom Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 One thing I have thought of is, What about a forum about emergency preparedness ie: survival? With things like 9/11, katrina, and birdflu this has become a hot topic. I go to another site to discuss it. It would be nice to stay home. I have seen another board add such a forum and it has really taken off. Just a thought, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 What would you call it? I'm willing to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterTom Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 What would you call it? I'm willing to try. Most places call it something like "survival/preparedness" Not very catchy though. Im not sure what a creative should be anyone? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 That would be fine as long as we don't get viewed a "survivalist site". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 That would be fine as long as we don't get viewed a "survivalist site". FC, I agree, I don't think we need to worry about that. Preparedness has gone main stream, the Goverment even encourages it. ShooterTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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