Mark Kola
tribalthirst@mastodon.social
<p>I love to share what I learn everyday with others. This has become evident in the work I do. Listed below are ways that I apply my creativity to the job world, although work is 4th on my priority list. I focus my time on my beautiful family, continuing my relationship with Jesus, and adding in hobbies such as photography to round me out.</p>
Posts
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Post #4496469
1. “The most powerful leadership doesn’t tell people what to think. It changes how they think.” — JD Meier 2. The seasons of harvest. It is a reminder of how persevering in the off season is worth it. 3. Personal reflection. Even a few short minutes a day. #3goodthings #threegoodthings
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Post #4486184
1. Being able to just enjoy the first hour of the day reading the Bible. 2. Fine art. All types. For those that pursue keep at it. 3. Hearing the train go by and nothing else. #3goodthings
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Post #4432748
1. Being back at home after a business trip 2. Seeing joy from people who get answers to questions that produced anxiety. 3. A conversation of community building turning into action. #3goodthings
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Post #4354911
1. The fact that I can take a trip by airplane instead of a covered wagon. 2. Text messages instead of telegraphs. 3. Emails instead of snail mail. #3goodthings
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Post #4331312
1. Setting a boundary on reading people&#39;s posts. The boundary is, when you find something that is thought provoking, think about it and quit scrolling. 2. When I see a list of positive reflection notes over &quot;improvements&quot; 3. The satisfaction of building in a sustainable mindset. Not everything is urgent, important, or worthwhile. #3goodthings
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Post #4331311
It has been on my mind to start blogging again. Today I am touching a subject that always gets me fired up. After the fact #metrics get me going. https://tribalthirst.com/posts/defining-metrics/ #places_framework
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Post #4331310
The more I use AI models to accomplish repetitive work, the more I see my productivity will be #powershell or #python &quot;batch&quot; files. #foodforthought
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Post #4331309
Here is an individual, leadership, and teamwork framework I have developed. This is a representation of many years of leading myself, teams, and being led. Now I will be sharing across a wide spectrum of industries how to use this as a tool. First audience, software developers. https://tribalthirst.com/posts/places-framework-image/featured.png
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Post #4331308
Music Edition: 1. Mary, Mary - Shackles. A great way to get the energy up. 2. Spotify Radio Playlists (Today was Mary J. Blige Radio) 3. The ability to skip songs you don&#39;t like. #priceless #3goodthings
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Post #4331307
Quality looks different depending on where you stand. A strategy team may see alignment. A front-line team may see friction. Both may be right. This carousel walks through four lenses I use to assess quality more completely: • Hang Glider • Balcony • Mosh Pit • Orchestral Chamber The goal is not to pick one lens. The goal is to rotate lenses on purpose. Which viewpoint am I missing right now? #Leadership #Quality #PLACES https://tribalthirst.com/posts/quality-from-different-viewpoints/
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Post #4278090
1. When you can sit with a friend and just learn from each other 2. When patience is the prevailing attitude in a hectic situation. 3. When a whole day gets disrupted by things out of your control and you now get advanced knowledge of issues to mitigate. #3goodthings
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Post #4239375
1. Devotional included a short video on the Power of Words! Especially the ones that you talk to yourself about. 2. Finding wise people for counsel can be challenging. But seeking wisdom is eventually rewarded. 3. Standing up for the people that need the resources to advocate for themselves. Better yet provide the resources with coaching and empowerment. #3goodthings
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Post #4197847
1. Mechanical Keyboards - I would even say manual typewriters for those people that used them. However the whiteout and the ribbons were a pain. 2. Beauty even in the dark. There was a large moon tonight that was amazing to see when I got up. 3. When work gets "done, done, done" and congratulatory emails that I never respond to flow. #3goodthings
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Post #4162092
1. Reading one of my favorite books in the Bible this week in the Message version. 2. I like this outlet of three good things to remind me to be #grateful. 3. Knowing my identity is not in a job, money, things. If I lost them all I can still be content. #3goodthings
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Post #4136368
1. Being quick to listen. When I do, it keeps me humble because I realize I might have said the wrong thing. 2. Spending an hour long drive in conversation. No headphones or other media involved. 3. I got a chance to just think and reflect. No agenda. #3goodthings
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Post #4093521
1. Making a pineapple upside down cake for a church picnic. The good part is I had left over batter to make my own personal one. 2. 15 minutes a day to explore something new. 3. Building the capacity by delegating work to others. Best part, growing in trust, but I am still verifying as prudent. #3goodthings
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Post #4051577
1. Dinner conversations where everyone is engaged. 2. Stadler and Waldorf 3. Winding down with a cup of coffee on the porch #3goodthings
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Post #4014823
1. Solving for the right problem, not the first problem 2. Delivering a kind word and seeing people smile. 3. Seeing a change become reality 6 months down the road and it is for the better. #3goodthings
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Post #3985160
1. The wisdom to know when to speak truth in love. 2. The wisdom to know that there is a time and place to just listen. 3. The wisdom to gather information to make better decisions especially in crisis moments #3goodthings
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Post #3957557
1. Love is an action, where the only limit is one that is self imposed. Continue giving generously. 2. The screaming of young adults playing video games for 5 hours. And the smiles on their faces afterwards. 3. Waking up to a new day of possibilities. It's like a choose your own adventure story #3goodthings #perception
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Post #3885819
1. Not logging back in after I got home last night. 2. Chapter 1 of @grimalkina@mastodon.social book is a great read. 3. There is something good about just enjoying the ride on the train into work, even when delayed. #3goodthings
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Post #3859428
1. The smell of a light rain after a dry day 2. Embracing a new morning with hope and expectations of grace and mercy. 3. Looking down an empty train track is somehow therapeutic #3goodthings
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Post #3806809
1. Translating knowledge into wisdom. 2. The epiphany of realizing you only control space of making the decision. 3. Listening is a lifelong skill worth getting better at. It allows us to hear the still small voice. #3goodthings
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Post #3783553
1. Being a peacemaker instead of a peacekeeper, but both have merit. 2. Being kind over being nice. Nice has long term harm without a healing mindset. 3. Always be truthful. But know that there are times when the truth doesn't have to be said. This is a form of grace. #3goodthings
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Post #3762162
1. The sound of the train running as background noise. 2. Inspiration first thing in the morning on some you were thinking about last night. 3. When the to do list has a set of clear priorities #3goodthings
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Post #3693243
1. Rules, policy, and locks are not punishing but protective 2. Leadership moments that are filled with grace. 3. Gaining knowledge and wisdom. More importantly recognizing when to accept these from others #3goodthings
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Post #3670363
* I am breathing * Having a reverent fear of God constantly, helps me make wise decisions. * Empowering others is a fantastic investment #3goodthings today.
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Post #3648206
There is nothing like drinking a cup of coffee at 4:30am, looking at a crescent moon, and a sunrise all at the same time. #3goodthings