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        <title><![CDATA[re: Lao Tzu]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, it likely wasn't either Lao Tzu or Confucious who said it.  It's more certain that it wasn't Lao Tzu, though, since there is a grand total of one document generally attributed to him (the Tao Te Ching), and it does not make this statement at all.  In fact, if I recall correctly, its only reference to fish was comparing the governing of a nation to the cooking of a small fish -- it's easy to do too much (either governing in the case of a nation or cooking in the case of a small fish), ruining the subject.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[apotheon]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:03:37 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beware]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The CEO (me) who knows of this ahead of time.Otherwise, good post.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[santeewelding]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:26:49 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Temper by Circumstance]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Excellent article Chad.I would suggest that your response needs to be tempered by the circumstances at the time.Aspects such as the urgency of the issue, the relative importance of the issue in the corporate scheme-of-things, the capability / motivation of the person in a muddle, and the need to 'protect' the image of that person in front of others, may all influence the manner in which Chip's educational component of the support is offered.E.G. If the CEO is in the boardroom, trying to make a presentation to a large prospective client, and can't understand why the projector never works without the VGA cable plugged in ... it may not be the appropriate time for a &quot;lesson&quot;, per se. Fix, check, run may be the order of the day.Indeed, one may perhaps turn Chip's excellent answer on its head!! The savvy help-desker may see this as an opportunity to suggest that the CEO &quot;call me anytime you are setting up a presentation to make sure this runs smoothly.&quot;. By such trivial examples are many careers made!CEO ignorance - a career opportunity for all ! ]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[drowningnotwaving]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Your assistance]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Could prove invaluable over at Aisle 2, in the Questions forum...guy named Davis.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[santeewelding]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:02:22 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Teach a man to fish]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[&quot;Give a Man a Fish, Feed Him For a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, Feed Him For a Lifetime&quot; is attributed to Lao Tzu just so the correct reference is made.I always say that my job is to become obselete during interviews but in today's high risk Program Management roles, it doesn't get me as many jobs. I cringe at those whose aspiration is to being part of the furniture.  I would jump at the opportunity to hire such a person.As to teaching, you have to work out your limits and if contracting, what the goals of them paying you are.  I usually give them the choice: do you want me to impart something so you never need me, or fix something and you won't see the immediate problem again.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[mark.anthony.spencer@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:53:19 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Now]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[if we could that mindset (back) into the art of citizenship.etu]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[boxfiddler]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:30:16 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Teach a man to fish]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Lately I've been leaning toward believing that you can still teach a man to fish, as long as it automatically arrives on their plate breaded, fully cooked and with a side of fries. After being on &quot;Sabbatical&quot; (working part-time retail sales for 14 months between IT contracts), it is nice to get back into a more positive professional groove.  Thank you for getting me back on track.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[wozisan@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:27:29 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Teach a man to fish]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Now if we could get that mind set into our politicians.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[chivaago@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:41:37 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I agree to both statements]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[especially around Legal departments....]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[w2ktechman]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:27:39 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Teach a man to fish]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Very good article, Chad.  I share the philosophy that educating your users or clients is the best way for IT pros to do their job. Sometimes though, end users or clients don't want to know why, they just want you to deal with it.  AV]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[AV .]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:39:34 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Teach a man to fish]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I'm confused, I thought it was ???Give a man a fish, and you???ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day.???  I am a IT security consultant at one of the largest US Banks.  I spend my days teaching people how to be safe with email.  Despite my efforts to make myself obsolete, everyday I get more people coming to me who need my help.  Good post.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rob.dalzell@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:22:44 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Teach a man to fish]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I agree wholeheartedly.  The funny thing I have always found about working yourself out of a job, is that there's always something new and interesting to do.  Technology in IT moves and changes at a prodigious rate.  After spending over 30 years in the industry, I'm never short of new and interesting things to do.The point about leaning the principles instead of rote procedures is one i have subscribed to since school days.  It makes problem solving, even in unfamiliar technologies, much much easier.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[david.hunt@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:07:18 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Spot On]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I really appreciated the post. It reminded me of another reason why people need to &quot;Pay it Forward&quot;.  Having an inquisitive child is my chance and delight to teach principles instead of momentary solutions.  Thanks.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Kassner]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:08:36 -0800</pubDate>
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