September 10, 2025
BG’s Positively Speaking
Leaders And Managers
It is often assumed that if someone is a manager, they are also a leader. This is not necessarily correct. The 17th-century French playwright and actor Moliere said, “Men are alike in their promises… it is only in their deeds that they differ.” In other words, it is easy to see how leaders and managers can be considered the same. But if we look closely at what they do (their deeds), we will know that they have different functions. Let’s examine some of the tasks of leaders and managers. Once we have done this, we will be in a better position to find leaders and also to become one:
Develops ideas.
Focuses on people.
Inspires trust.
Has a long-range view.
Asks what and why.
Looks to the horizon.
Originates.
Challenges.
Maintains them.
On the systems.
Relies on control.
Looks at the shorter term.
Asks how & when.
Eyes the bottom line.
Imitates.
Accepts.
The Answer Could Surprise You.
A Visit To Las Vegas
A young man stood in front of the pop machine at a Las Vegas hotel, arriving there just before a businessman coming to quench his thirst. The young man inserted 50 cents, studied the machine briefly, selected a Diet Coke, and out came a Diet Coke, which he placed on a counter by the machine. Then he reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar, inserting it into the machine. Studying the machine carefully, he pushed the button for Coke Classic and out came a Coke Classic and 50 cents change. He immediately took the 50 cents and put it in the machine, studied it for a moment and pushed the Mountain Dew button. Out came a Mountain Dew. As he was reaching into His pocket again, the businessman who had been waiting patiently for several minutes now spoke up. “Excuse me, but are you done yet?” The young man looked at him and indignantly replied, “Why should I? I’m still winning.
Editors Quote Book
“Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.”
—Khalil Gibran
“He Should Have Read the Side Of The Trailer”
Mike And Bill
Two Men, were driving home from the pub, drinking a couple of bottles of “Bud”. Mike, in the passenger seat, said, “Look ahead, it’s a RIDE check!! We’re going to get busted for drinking!!” Don’t worry, Bill said. “We’ll just pull over and finish drinking them, peel off the label and stick it on our foreheads, and throw the bottles under the seat”. “What for?” asked Mike. “Just let me do the talking, OK?” said Bill.
When they finished their Guinness, they put a label on their foreheads and threw the empty bottles under the seat. On reaching the roadblock, the officer asked, “You boys been drinking?” “No, sir”, said Bill. “We’re on the patch”!
Irish Trivia Quiz
(Click Question For Answer)
Your Horoscope
For Amusement Only
Aries March 21 – April 19: Choose your words with care. A thoughtless comment could have damaging and lasting effects on someone you care about.
Taurus April 20 – May 20: An already warm relationship heats up as fall approaches. Give it a little more time before making a commitment.
Gemini May 21 – June 20: Don’t allow yourself to be caught out by that “little green monster”. Be glad for, not jealous of, another’s success.
Cancer June 21 – July 22: Step forward and have your talents recognized. It’s time to take the spotlight. Opportunity is calling on you.
Leo (July 23 – August 22): This is not a good time to take risks. Be cautious and seek out conservative solutions; avoid dramatic changes.
Virgo August 23 – September 22: Don’t take your frustrations out on those closest to you. You will need their support down the road.
Libra September 23 – October 22: List your priorities to make the most of your time. Matters of the heart need some extra time.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21: Someone is manipulating the system. It’s up to you to make them aware of the consequences. A pleasant surprise arrives midweek,
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Avoid signing any documents this week, if at all possible. Take a moment to consider your options.
Capricorn December 22 – January 19: An interesting proposition comes your way. Follow your instinct, you never know, it may lead to something special.
Aquarius January 20 – February 18: Communication has broken down with someone you care about. Don’t just talk ‘to’ them, talk ‘with’ them, and listen.
Pisces February 19 – March 20: Children can be challenging, but they learn sooner or later. Be patient. A fun invitation could arrive by the weekend.
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The Things They Say & Do!
People around the world are fascinated by the stories told by personalities about their escapades, both backstage and onstage. Many of the ad-libs are deliberate, some are spur-of-the-moment, and others are accidental. Others happen when performers ‘freeze’, forget their lines or lose their focus. Many of them are never noticed by the audience, the intent being to help the performer struggling with a problem. Many stories have been told during TV talk shows and are now available on YouTube. This week’s video features actor Richard Harris recounting an amusing incident that occurred during a performance of a Shakespeare play. Click the video link below to enjoy this funny story.
TV Fast Facts
- Scottish inventor John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of television in 1926 in Soho, London. Ten years later, there were only 100 TV sets in the world.
- Today there are more than 1,5 billion TV sets in use.
- China has the most TV sets (500 million).
- US citizens watch the most TV. By age 65, an American would have watched the equivalent of 9 years uninterrupted screening, viewing more than 20,000 TV commercials per year.
- In the US, there are more TV sets than telephones.
- The first TV interview was conducted with Irish actress Peggy O’Neil in April 1930.
- The first daily broadcast was started by the BBC in November 1936.
- The first TV commercial was a 20-second ad for a Bulova clock, broadcast by WNBT, New York, during a game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies in July 1941. Bulova paid $9 for that first TV spot. Bulova was also the first watch in space.
- Over 2 billion videos are watched per day on YouTube.
- Every minute, more than 24 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube, or about 200,000 videos per day.
- It will take a person more than 400 years to watch all the videos currently on YouTube.
“DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT”
Wanda’s dishwasher was broken, so she called in a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, ‘I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I’ll mail you a cheque. Oh, by the way, don’t worry about my dog Spike. He won’t bother you. But, whatever you do, DO NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot! I MUST STRESS: DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!”
When the repairman arrived at Wanda’s apartment, he discovered the biggest, meanest-looking dog he had ever seen. But, just as she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman go about his work. The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant yelling, cursing and name-calling. Finally, the repairman couldn’t contain himself any longer and yelled, ”Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!” To which the parrot replied, ‘Get him, Spike!’
See ……MEN DON’T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!
The London “Cabbie”
A Texan, was taking a taxi tour of London and was in a hurry. As they passed by the Tower of London, the cab driver explained what it was and that construction of it began in 1346 and was completed in 1412. The Texan replied, “Shoot, a little ol’ tower like that? In Houston, we’d have that thing up in two weeks!” Next, they passed the House of Parliament, which was established in 1544 and completed in 1618. “Well, boy, we put up a bigger one than that in Dallas and it only took a year!” As they passed Westminster Abbey, the cab driver was silent. “Whoah! What’s that over there?” asked the Texan. The driver replied, “I don’t know, it wasn’t there yesterday.”
Following Their Calling
Teacher: Class, when you grow up, what do you want to be and why?
Student 1: I want to be a doctor to help those in need.
Student 2: I want to be a lawyer to also help those who are in need.
Student 3: When I grow up, I’ll be the one in need.
The Thoughtful Waiter
Jack, the waiter, brings Al the steak he had ordered, with his thumb over the meat.
“Are you crazy?” yelled Al, “sticking your thumb in my steak!”
“What?” answers Jack, “You want it to fall on the floor again?”
The Hardware Store
A man went to the hardware store and asked for nails.
“How long do you want them?” the salesman asked.
“Oh,” said the customer, “I was rather hoping to keep them.”
The Last Word
If fortune tellers know the future, how come it’s so difficult to find a happy medium?
September 10, 2025
BG’s Positively Speaking
Leaders And Managers
It is often assumed that if someone is a manager, they are also a leader. This is not necessarily correct. The 17th-century French playwright and actor Moliere said, “Men are alike in their promises… it is only in their deeds that they differ.” In other words, it is easy to see how leaders and managers can be considered the same. But if we look closely at what they do (their deeds), we will know that they have different functions. Let’s examine some of the tasks of leaders and managers. Once we have done this, we will be in a better position to find leaders and also to become one:
Develops ideas.
Focuses on people.
Inspires trust.
Has a long-range view.
Asks what and why.
Looks to the horizon.
Originates.
Challenges.
Maintains them.
On the systems.
Relies on control.
Looks at the shorter term.
Asks how & when.
Eyes the bottom line.
Imitates.
Accepts.
The Answer Could Surprise You.
A Visit To Las Vegas
A young man stood in front of the pop machine at a Las Vegas hotel, arriving there just before a businessman coming to quench his thirst. The young man inserted 50 cents, studied the machine briefly, selected a Diet Coke, and out came a Diet Coke, which he placed on a counter by the machine. Then he reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar, inserting it into the machine. Studying the machine carefully, he pushed the button for Coke Classic and out came a Coke Classic and 50 cents change. He immediately took the 50 cents and put it in the machine, studied it for a moment and pushed the Mountain Dew button. Out came a Mountain Dew. As he was reaching into His pocket again, the businessman who had been waiting patiently for several minutes now spoke up. “Excuse me, but are you done yet?” The young man looked at him and indignantly replied, “Why should I? I’m still winning.
Editors Quote Book
“Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.”
—Khalil Gibran
“He Should Have Read the Side Of The Trailer”
Mike And Bill
Two Men, were driving home from the pub, drinking a couple of bottles of “Bud”. Mike, in the passenger seat, said, “Look ahead, it’s a RIDE check!! We’re going to get busted for drinking!!” Don’t worry, Bill said. “We’ll just pull over and finish drinking them, peel off the label and stick it on our foreheads, and throw the bottles under the seat”. “What for?” asked Mike. “Just let me do the talking, OK?” said Bill.
When they finished their Guinness, they put a label on their foreheads and threw the empty bottles under the seat. On reaching the roadblock, the officer asked, “You boys been drinking?” “No, sir”, said Bill. “We’re on the patch”!
Irish Trivia Quiz
(Click Question For Answer)
Your Horoscope
For Amusement Only
Aries March 21 – April 19: Choose your words with care. A thoughtless comment could have damaging and lasting effects on someone you care about.
Taurus April 20 – May 20: An already warm relationship heats up as fall approaches. Give it a little more time before making a commitment.
Gemini May 21 – June 20: Don’t allow yourself to be caught out by that “little green monster”. Be glad for, not jealous of, another’s success.
Cancer June 21 – July 22: Step forward and have your talents recognized. It’s time to take the spotlight. Opportunity is calling on you.
Leo (July 23 – August 22): This is not a good time to take risks. Be cautious and seek out conservative solutions; avoid dramatic changes.
Virgo August 23 – September 22: Don’t take your frustrations out on those closest to you. You will need their support down the road.
Libra September 23 – October 22: List your priorities to make the most of your time. Matters of the heart need some extra time.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21: Someone is manipulating the system. It’s up to you to make them aware of the consequences. A pleasant surprise arrives midweek,
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Avoid signing any documents this week, if at all possible. Take a moment to consider your options.
Capricorn December 22 – January 19: An interesting proposition comes your way. Follow your instinct, you never know, it may lead to something special.
Aquarius January 20 – February 18: Communication has broken down with someone you care about. Don’t just talk ‘to’ them, talk ‘with’ them, and listen.
Pisces February 19 – March 20: Children can be challenging, but they learn sooner or later. Be patient. A fun invitation could arrive by the weekend.
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Delivered FREE To Your Inbox
Follow Us On Facebook
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The Things They Say & Do!
People around the world are fascinated by the stories told by personalities about their escapades, both backstage and onstage. Many of the ad-libs are deliberate, some are spur-of-the-moment, and others are accidental. Others happen when performers ‘freeze’, forget their lines or lose their focus. Many of them are never noticed by the audience, the intent being to help the performer struggling with a problem. Many stories have been told during TV talk shows and are now available on YouTube. This week’s video features actor Richard Harris recounting an amusing incident that occurred during a performance of a Shakespeare play. Click the video link below to enjoy this funny story.
TV Fast Facts
- Scottish inventor John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of television in 1926 in Soho, London. Ten years later, there were only 100 TV sets in the world.
- Today there are more than 1,5 billion TV sets in use.
- China has the most TV sets (500 million).
- US citizens watch the most TV. By age 65, an American would have watched the equivalent of 9 years uninterrupted screening, viewing more than 20,000 TV commercials per year.
- In the US, there are more TV sets than telephones.
- The first TV interview was conducted with Irish actress Peggy O’Neil in April 1930.
- The first daily broadcast was started by the BBC in November 1936.
- The first TV commercial was a 20-second ad for a Bulova clock, broadcast by WNBT, New York, during a game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies in July 1941. Bulova paid $9 for that first TV spot. Bulova was also the first watch in space.
- Over 2 billion videos are watched per day on YouTube.
- Every minute, more than 24 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube, or about 200,000 videos per day.
- It will take a person more than 400 years to watch all the videos currently on YouTube.
“DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT”
Wanda’s dishwasher was broken, so she called in a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, ‘I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I’ll mail you a cheque. Oh, by the way, don’t worry about my dog Spike. He won’t bother you. But, whatever you do, DO NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot! I MUST STRESS: DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!”
When the repairman arrived at Wanda’s apartment, he discovered the biggest, meanest-looking dog he had ever seen. But, just as she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman go about his work. The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant yelling, cursing and name-calling. Finally, the repairman couldn’t contain himself any longer and yelled, ”Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!” To which the parrot replied, ‘Get him, Spike!’
See ……MEN DON’T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!
The London “Cabbie”
A Texan, was taking a taxi tour of London and was in a hurry. As they passed by the Tower of London, the cab driver explained what it was and that construction of it began in 1346 and was completed in 1412. The Texan replied, “Shoot, a little ol’ tower like that? In Houston, we’d have that thing up in two weeks!” Next, they passed the House of Parliament, which was established in 1544 and completed in 1618. “Well, boy, we put up a bigger one than that in Dallas and it only took a year!” As they passed Westminster Abbey, the cab driver was silent. “Whoah! What’s that over there?” asked the Texan. The driver replied, “I don’t know, it wasn’t there yesterday.”
Following Their Calling
Teacher: Class, when you grow up, what do you want to be and why?
Student 1: I want to be a doctor to help those in need.
Student 2: I want to be a lawyer to also help those who are in need.
Student 3: When I grow up, I’ll be the one in need.
The Thoughtful Waiter
Jack, the waiter, brings Al the steak he had ordered, with his thumb over the meat.
“Are you crazy?” yelled Al, “sticking your thumb in my steak!”
“What?” answers Jack, “You want it to fall on the floor again?”
The Hardware Store
A man went to the hardware store and asked for nails.
“How long do you want them?” the salesman asked.
“Oh,” said the customer, “I was rather hoping to keep them.”
The Last Word
If fortune tellers know the future, how come it’s so difficult to find a happy medium?
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