Song stuck in head...now you can get it out.

If you've ever had a song stuck in your head, then you know that it sucks...big time!!!

Well I just found a site that can help with that. Unhearit.com is a site that will play a random catchy song that will get that sucky song out of your head. However the way it works is that it a new song gets stuck in your head, so I guess you have to decide how bad you want that song out of your head.

What if the end isn't near?

This article was one that I was reading at work. The title made me assume it was just another opinion column ranting about the way Christians do things (either that or it was someone ranting about nuclear disarmerment). Turns out I was right on both counts. The funny thing was that for once I agreed with him.

Check out the article. Make sure you stop and think at the end. The very last sentence is a really hard hitter if you actually stop to think about the implications of the article.

Be sure to comment if you have your own opinion about the article.

Check out the article by clicking here.

Me

This one is for all you people who know me. I just took a test thing for strengths and that type thing. First is the paragraph that it said about me. Then is what it lists as communication do's and don'ts with me. Next are the things it says I want from a work environment. Lastly are what it says are perceptions.

There is a lot of stuff so only read if you care to but even if you skim it will probably be funny/scary. Just thought I would put it up here for people who are bored or who want to say I told you so on a way that I act.

Jeremy prefers being a team player, and wants each player to contribute along with him. He embraces visions not always seen by others. Jeremy's creative mind allows him to see the "big picture." He is a goal-oriented individual who believes in pulling in others to help him achieve his goals. He needs people with other strengths on his team. He is an aggressive individual who succeeds through hard work and persistence; that is, he will come up with a good idea and follow through. Jeremy appreciates others who are team players and will reward those who are loyal. Some may view him as being stubborn and opinionated. He views it as the price you must pay for success. He may try to "explain" his unyielding persistence in positive terms. He is forward-looking, aggressive and competitive. His vision for results is one of his positive strengths. He will work hard at achieving his goals. He loves to succeed and hates to fail. Jeremy may lose interest in a project once the challenge ceases. He may then be ready for another challenging project. He likes to be forceful and direct when dealing with others. His desire for results is readily apparent to the people with whom he works.

Jeremy should realize that at times he needs to think a project through, beginning to end, before starting the project. He is a good problem solver and troubleshooter, always seeking new ways to solve old problems. When faced with a tough decision, he will try to sell you on his ideas. He has the unique ability of tackling tough problems and following them through to a satisfactory conclusion. Jeremy finds it easy to share his opinions on solving work-related problems. Sometimes he becomes emotionally involved in the decision-making process. He has the ability to make high-risk decisions, but sometimes should seek counsel before acting. Logic and people who have the facts and data to support this logic influence him. He admires the patience required to gather facts and data.

Jeremy challenges people who volunteer their opinions. He tends to influence people by being direct, friendly and results-oriented. He likes people who give him options as compared to their opinions. The options may help him make decisions, and he values his own opinion over that of others! He may lose interest in what others are saying if they ramble or don't speak to the point. His active mind is already moving ahead. Jeremy likes people who present their case effectively. When they do, he can then make a quicker assessment or decision. He may sometimes mask his feelings in friendly terms. If pressured, Jeremy's true feelings may emerge. He is influenced by people who communicate with a logical presentation of the facts, impressed by the apparent efficiency involved. He has the ability to ask the right questions and dismiss a shallow idea. Some people may feel these questions are a personal attack upon their integrity; however, this is just his way of getting the appropriate facts.

The Do's and Don's of Communication with Jeremy

Do:

• Support the results, not the person, if you agree. 
• Provide testimonials from people he sees as important. 
• Motivate and persuade by referring to objectives and results.
• Be clear, specific, brief and to the point. 
• Talk about him, his goals and the opinions he finds stimulating. 
• Read the body language--look for impatience or disapproval. 
• Provide ideas for implementing action. 
• Leave time for relating, socializing. 
• Read the body language for approval or disapproval. 
• Stick to business--let him decide if he wants to talk socially. 
• Provide a warm and friendly environment.

Don't:

• Kid around too much, or "stick to the agenda" too much. 
• Try to convince by "personal" means. 
• Direct or order. 
• Ramble on, or waste his time. 
• Talk down to him. 
• Forget or lose things, be disorganized or messy, confuse or distract his mind from important tasks. 
• Ask rhetorical questions, or useless ones. 
• Be curt, cold or tight-lipped. 
• Come with a ready-made decision, or make it for him. 
• Leave decisions hanging in the air. 
• Legislate or muffle--don't overcontrol the conversation. 
• Take credit for his ideas.

Jeremy wants:

• Safety and security of the situation.
• A predictable work environment. 
• Constant appreciation, and a feeling of security on the team. 
• Specific questions--not general or open-ended. 
• Activities he can start and finish. 
• Recognition for loyalty and long service. 
• Independence. 
• No close supervision. 
• Freedom from many rules and regulations. 
• Exposure to those who appreciate his results. 
• To be a member of a small team.

Preceptions

SELF-PERCEPTION

Jeremy usually sees himself as being:

• Pioneering
• Assertive 
• Competitive 
• Confident 
• Positive 
• Winner

OTHERS' PERCEPTION

Under moderate pressure, tension, stress or fatigue, others may see him as being:

• Demanding 
• Nervy 
• Egotistical 
• Aggressive

And, under extreme pressure, stress or fatigue, others may see him as being:

• Abrasive 
• Controlling 
• Arbitrary 
• Opinionated