Action Leadership

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Date Submitted: 10/23/2013 11:36 PM

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What Tom and Garry said | Tom’s Thoughts and Feelings |

Tom: What kind of laptops could you recommend for our employeesGarry: Last week I was in a convernce where we have been introduced with a new series of laptops. Maybe we could use them.Tom: You mean Apple conference where they have introduced a new macbook pro? I agree the computers are very good, but aren’t they very expensive?Garry: Well, yes, they are above the market average price, but the quality is also better.Tom: But aren’t these computers based on different operating system? Garry: Yes, but it is much better faster and stable and more easy to use.Tom: I have heard that this operating system have lots of bugs and that there aren’t enough applications comparing to WindowsGarry: That’s not true! You can even install a Windows operating system in that computer and have all the applications!Tom: So what’s the point of buying expensive and different computer and then try to make it like all the computers?!Garry: Ok that’s fine, I will give you all the offers for laptops tomorrow morning. | No way he is talking about that fashion thing..Why would he even suggest that for our regular employees?Yeah bro, how many people use macs and normal laptops?He really must be an apple head…He is very week he can’t even defend his own opinion, maybe I should find another one |

Tom’s Actual Frames | Tom’s Actual Actions | Actual Results |

1. Garry has suggested to buy laptops which are not right for company for many reasons. 2. He is younger than me, but I have more experience. I know better what is good for company. 3. I cannot loose. I’m a boss. 4. The final decision will be made by me. I have all control in this project. | Advocate own point of view but don’t inquire about Garry’sOffer his opinion and show that Garry is totally wrong about suggestionBeing not polite and showing intolerance to other opinion | Garry’s...