Meyer Unhappy

#101
#101
utmba93 said:
I understand that!

You Gators earned the right to harass us Vols fans for yer another year (ergo bragging rights). I just don't think other Vols fan have the right to keep rubbing it in.
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you are exactly frickin' wrong about our rights. I have absolute rights to my opinion and you blind homerism isn't swaying them. Why should my opinion bother you? I clearly have reasons that I believe we need change.
 
#104
#104
utmba93 said:
Screw yourself, BPV. You're a fair weather fan through and through.
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ouch, that hurts. only the blind can be true fans. what am I to do? guess I could stop donating money. maybe you could do the same. oh, let me guess, you in no way support the program.
 
#105
#105
If you donate to the program or contribute to it you have a right to complain, however you hardly have a great case considering we finished # 12 in the nation. That means ahead of 101 teams.
 
#106
#106
ThisIsWhyImHot said:
If you donate to the program or contribute to it you have a right to complain, however you hardly have a great case considering we finished # 12 in the nation. That means ahead of 101 teams.
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congratulations to us. we beat 101 programs, a large portion of which have no prayer of ever making the top 10.

i don't view donating as a right to complain. I view this board as a place to express legitimate opinions. that's what I do and I have valid reasons for my opinions, whether you agree or not.
 
#108
#108
BigPapaVol said:
ouch, that hurts. only the blind can be true fans. what am I to do? guess I could stop donating money. maybe you could do the same. oh, let me guess, you in no way support the program.
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Based on what you posted so far, you are an expert whiner who obviously has no influence over the UT program--as it has done nothing consistent with your expectations. I'd take that as a hint that you're either irrelevant to the program or flat wrong. Take your choice.
 
#109
#109
BPV, any suggestions on which one of these would help others deal with you?


Excerpts taken from Top 7 Ways to Deal with Whiners

Top 7 Ways to Deal with Whiners
By Kevin Kearns

We all whine. It feels good and even has some benefits. It can release frustration and help you keep moving forward. However, whining can also be extremely detrimental. It often consumes a great deal of time and produces little new information. If left unchecked, whining may spread from one employee to another, like the flu. Unfortunately, washing your hands or receiving a shot will not stop this plague. It is up to you, courageous leader, to manage the whining on your team. The seven tips below will be a great start.

Ignore It: Pass it by like a used Yugo. Most whining needs attention to stay alive. If you ignore it, the whining will likely shrivel up and die. The problem is that some leaders feed the whining every time they see it. This reinforces to the whiner that all you have to do is whine and you will get what you want. Ignore it and it may go away!


Believe: Have faith they will overcome the issue. Some whining is actually a cry for support. The whiner wants to point out how tough their situation is for them. In essence, they are saying "look at me, look what I have to do." When their leader shows no doubt in the ability of the employees to complete a task, the whining is likely to stop and the task is likely to be completed.

Listen and Guide: Empathize with how they are feeling and guide them in another direction. Do some leader-akido. Use the whiner's energy toward another area. Some whiner's have the desire to do well, but their energy is misplaced. Listen to the concern. Sincerely demonstrate your empathy for their feelings (but don't say they are right if they are not.) Then, guide them to take action that will help them and the organization. It may be toward solving the issue, or it may be towards solving an unrelated issue.


Drama: Exaggerate what they are saying and tie it directly to the end of civilization. "What are we going to do!?" Paint an over-the-top picture of doom and gloom. By the time you are done, the whiner will likely be laughing or annoyed. The laughing is good because it may mean they see the humor in their whining. Becoming annoyed is not a bad response either. You at least know more of what you are dealing with and you can move onto one of the other whine-busting tips.


ROI: Point out their Return On Investment. Some whining may only need to be faced with a clear vision of the future. This reminds me of having to clean my room as a child. I would whine all the time when told to clean it. However, when I was informed that if I clean my room, I will be able to go to the movies or some other cool activity, I suddenly lost the desire to whine.


The Wizard: Let them see behind the curtain. Just like the Wizard of Oz, so much of what leaders do is kept behind the curtain. As leaders, we often attempt to make what we do seem like magic. Extreme whining is a perfect time to let an employee see behind the curtain, see all of the work that goes into many of the "magic" moments you create. Once the employee sees all of the challenges you face, the importance of their whining will become self evident.
 
#110
#110
saddest couple of responses I could imagine. Kid yourself into believing that yours is the only valid viewpoint (which is the equivalent of about a 3-9 year old) then imply that anything different is whining and tell me to screw myself. I'm not sure I can think of anything weaker on a board made for debate. Is that really the best you can do to support your arguments for CPF. I guess rationalizing middle of the pack has gotten harder than it once was.
 
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