Men, Who Needs Them?

Lucu juga, kita disamakan saja dengan binatang. Atau mungkin memang begitu cara berfikirnya?

"Dan sesungguhnya Kami jadikan untuk isi neraka Jahanam kebanyakan dari jin dan manusia, mereka mempunyai hati, tetapi tidak dipergunakannya untuk memahami (ayat-ayat Allah) dan mereka mempunyai mata (tetapi) tidak dipergunakannya untuk melihat (tanda-tanda kekuasaan Allah), dan mereka mempunyai telinga (tetapi) tidak dipergunakannya untuk mendengar (ayat-ayat Allah). Mereka itu sebagai binatang ternak, bahkan mereka lebih sesat lagi. Mereka itulah orang-orang yang lalai." (QS Al A'raf 7:179)

Men, Who Needs Them?
Greg Hampikian

Mammals are named after their defining characteristic, the glands capable of sustaining a life for years after birth — glands that are functional only in the female. And yet while the term “mammal” is based on an objective analysis of shared traits, the genus name for human beings, Homo, reflects an 18th-century masculine bias in science.

 That bias, however, is becoming harder to sustain, as men become less relevant to both reproduction and parenting. Women aren’t just becoming men’s equals. It’s increasingly clear that “mankind” itself is a gross misnomer: an uninterrupted, intimate and essential maternal connection defines our species.

The central behaviors of mammals revolve around how we bear and raise our young, and humans are the parenting champions of the class. In the United States, for nearly 20 percent of our life span we are considered the legal responsibility of our parents.

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Every Leader Is an Artist

Every Leader Is an Artist
Michael O'Malley - Harvard Business Review

The connection between leadership and art has been made many times over, usually as a way to single out certain properties of the arts that carry over to leadership, such as a jazz musician's ability to create through improvisation. These analogies can be compelling, but my point is more ambitious: leadership is an actual art, not metaphorically an art.

The same attributes that distinguish great from mediocre artists distinguish exceptional leaders from their ordinary counterparts. The best leaders and artists give us perspective on our social condition (good or bad) and greater appreciation of our world, ourselves, and our choices. Moreover, they challenge, excite, comfort, and motivate. They bring us closer together by providing a forum for shared experiences and by forging a sense of community. Leadership and art both animate social encounters. They can change our lives in ways that are as invigorating and real as being hit by a wave.

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Want to be a Great Leader? Start Reading

Want to Be a Great Leader? Start Reading

Start here ... http://lifehacker.com/5936493/

Rules for Consistent Happiness

My Rules for Consistent Happiness (http://lifehacker.com/5936319/)

Joel Gascoigne

Buffer founder Joel Gascoigne discovered that his productivity habits were best when he was happy. It sounds simple, but faced with multiple projects, deadlines, and personal stress, maintaining positivity can be difficult. Here, Joel shares the habits that keep him consistently feeling good. (Bonus: they also work as anchor activities to restore your happiness level quickly.)

Wake up early

"I get up at 6:00 a.m. every day, even on weekends and vacation, because I love it."

Exercise daily

"We found that people who are more physically active have more pleasant-activated feelings than people who are less active." -Amanda Hyde

Disengage

"The richest, happiest and most productive lives are characterized by the ability to fully engage in the challenge at hand, but also to disengage periodically and seek renewal"- Loehr and Schwarz, The Power of Full Engagement

Regularly help others

Learn new skills

"Being in the moment, focusing completely on a single task, and finding a sense of calm and happiness in your work. Flow is exactly that."- Leo Babaut

Have multiple ways to "win" each day

Complete article on http://lifehacker.com/5936319/

Ketika Ramadhan Usai

Ketika ramadhan usai

jarak denganMu seperti menjauh

sujud padaMu seperti memendek

terbelit pada urusan sehari-hari

Ketika ramadhan usai

hamba rindu menatap langit lewat tengah malam

mendengar bisik angin, bintang, dan malam

melihat sendiri sang adzan yang berkumandang

di sela-sela cahaya magrib dan subuh

Ketika ramadhan usai

hamba kehilangan saat-saat berdua bersamaMu ya Rabb

saat ketika hamba larut dalam doa
berbagai doa yang dihaturkan semata untukMu

Ya Rabb

Mohon agar kami bisa menjaga ibadah kami

Hati kami

Niat kami

Ya Rabb, kami rindu ramadhan

Yuk iktikaf

Sahabat,

Kamis ini hari ke 20, artinya malamnya malam ke 21
Kita memasuki 10 hari terakhir ramadhan
Hari-hari yang malam ganjilnya waktu turunnya lailatul qadr
Malam yang lebih baik dari seribu bulan

Sahabat, yuk kita isi 10 terakhir ini dengan beriktikaf
Berdiam di mesjid, nikmati rumah dJJ ini
Isi malam dengan tilawah, belajar agama, qiyamul lail,
hingga muhasabah menjelang waktu sahur

Ini waktunya untuk membersihkan diri
Minta ampun atas segala dosa
Tenggelam dalam ayat-ayatNya
Termenung dalam hikmahnya

Ini waktunya berbaur dengan ummat Islam
Sosok-sosok yang kurang tidur, lelah
Kurus, cekung, minim tawa
Namun bermata ikhlas, penuh cahaya

Ini waktunya mengurangi tidur
Meletakkan badan sejenak saja
Ikhlas dengan hidangan yang ada
Bersyukur masih bisa nikmati ramadhan ini

Sahabat, yuk iktikaf
Ini saatnya
Esok kita tidak tahu
Apakah nafas masih akan menyapa kita

Ramadhan 1433H

Hari kedua, banyak yang harus dibereskan. Hati, ibadah, perilaku, niat, kesungguhan, meja kerja, komputer, zakat, infaq, sedekah ... subhanalloh, Engkau memang bulan yang penuh kemuliaan ...

Berilah mereka pelajaran, dan katakanlah kepada mereka perkataan yang berbekas pada jiwa mereka [04:An Nisaa’:63]

Quotes

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others - Mahatma Gandhi -

Why you? Because there's no one better. Why now? Because tomorrow isn't soon enough - Donna Brazile -

When you stand and share your story in an empowering way. your story will heal you and you story will heal somebody else - Iyanla Vanzant -

Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you - Madeline Bridges -

Vina Panduwinata

Kalau mau dengar suara bersih Vina bisa coba cari CD Petikan Pagelaran Karya Cipta Guruh Soekarno Putra, lagu Melati Suci. Sepertinya cocok juga themesong Garuda Indonesia kalau mau mendarat. Simpel, lembut, ciamik :)

Kekuatan

Kemarin dan hari ini belajar. Tepat apa yang dikatakan di salah satu
pelatihan, "Kembangkan diri dengan memfokuskan pada kekuatanmu. Jangan
terlalu banyak fokus pada kelemahan, kecuali kalau kelemahan itu
bersifat fatal (derailer)"

Kalau bisa ditambahkan, ditambahkan dengan dijual! Masukkan dalam
ruang kompetisi. Ini untuk mengetahui apakah kekuatan kita itu
benar-benar kuat/bagus. Sehingga ketika dijual, laku. Atau semata
khayalan kita belaka, alias ga laku.

Kembangkan, jual, cari feedbak, pertajam, jual dan seterusnya .... :)

6 Leadership Styles

Menurut fast company ... :)

1.The pacesetting leader expects and models excellence and self-direction. If this style were summed up in one phrase, it would be “Do as I do, now.” The pacesetting style works best when the team is already motivated and skilled, and the leader needs quick results. Used extensively, however, this style can overwhelm team members and squelch innovation.

2.The authoritative leader mobilizes the team toward a common vision and focuses on end goals, leaving the means up to each individual. If this style were summed up in one phrase, it would be “Come with me.” The authoritative style works best when the team needs a new vision because circumstances have changed, or when explicit guidance is not required. Authoritative leaders inspire an entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant enthusiasm for the mission. It is not the best fit when the leader is working with a team of experts who know more than him or her.

3.The affiliative leader works to create emotional bonds that bring a feeling of bonding and belonging to the organization. If this style were summed up in one phrase, it would be “People come first.” The affiliative style works best in times of stress, when teammates need to heal from a trauma, or when the team needs to rebuild trust. This style should not be used exclusively, because a sole reliance on praise and nurturing can foster mediocre performance and a lack of direction.

4.The coaching leader develops people for the future. If this style were summed up in one phrase, it would be “Try this.” The coaching style works best when the leader wants to help teammates build lasting personal strengths that make them more successful overall. It is least effective when teammates are defiant and unwilling to change or learn, or if the leader lacks proficiency.

5.The coercive leader demands immediate compliance. If this style were summed up in one phrase, it would be “Do what I tell you.” The coercive style is most effective in times of crisis, such as in a company turnaround or a takeover attempt, or during an actual emergency like a tornado or a fire. This style can also help control a problem teammate when everything else has failed. However, it should be avoided in almost every other case because it can alienate people and stifle flexibility and inventiveness.

6.The democratic leader builds consensus through participation. If this style were summed up in one phrase, it would be “What do you think?” The democratic style is most effective when the leader needs the team to buy into or have ownership of a decision, plan, or goal, or if he or she is uncertain and needs fresh ideas from qualified teammates. It is not the best choice in an emergency situation, when time is of the essence for another reason or when teammates are not informed enough to offer sufficient guidance to the leader

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How to Survive the Workday When You’re Completely Exhausted

http://lifehacker.com/5917644/

Langit biru

Setiap kali lihat foto sendiri yang ada langit birunya, leher seperti kecekek ... hehehe .... sudah lama sekali tidak bepergian, menyapa alam.

Beberapa kali ke Kuala Lumpur, karena bekerja, tidak (belum) bisa berkonsentrasi untuk keluar kota dan mencari langit yang biru.

Syukuri yang ada, itu lebih baik bukan? :)

Al Azhar Memorial Garden

Pemakaman sesuai syariah di tengah hijaunya taman. Pastikan anda memberikan yang terbaik untuk orang yang anda cintai.

Hmmmm .... Bukan yang 3 hal itu ya, amal jariah, ilmu bermanfaat, dan anak yang sholeh. Rupanya tambah yang ke empat, pemakaman yang asri dan hijau ....