tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42098979001045605202024-03-05T08:17:55.506-08:00Leadership ToolboxWhat every LEADER should knowRainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-91070710480240683782023-05-05T21:06:00.001-07:002023-05-05T21:06:58.997-07:00The Farmer's Donkey and the WellOne day, a farmer's donkey fell into a well. The animal cried loudly for hours, while the farmer tried to find a way to get him out.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div><br></div><div>Finally, the farmer decided that the donkey was old and the well was already dry and needed to be covered anyway — it really wasn't worth pulling the donkey out of the well.</div><div><br></div><div>He invited all his neighbors to come help. They each grabbed a shovel and began to pile dirt into the well.</div><div><br></div><div>The donkey realised what was happening and cried horribly loud. Then, to everyone's surprise, he quieted down after a few shovelfuls of dirt.</div><div><br></div><div>The farmer finally looked into the well and was amazed at what he saw — with each shovelful of dirt, the donkey was doing something incredible: It was shaking off the dirt and stepping on top.</div><div><br></div><div>Very soon everyone was surprised as the donkey reached the mouth of the well, stepped over the edge and trotted out.</div><div><br></div><div>When you fell into a deep hole and life keeps throwing dirt at you, sometimes the key to getting out is to just shake it off and use the experience to get you stronger one step at a time. All the challenges in our lives, however big or small, we can either use it to bury ourselves or as a way to lift us up and out of the hole that we got ourselves into. We can always get out of the deepest holes, just don't give up!</div><div><br></div><div>Art by Laron G. S. (via Midjourney)</div></div>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-18230982298312411182023-05-04T06:28:00.001-07:002023-05-04T06:28:53.852-07:00Honor and Integrity | The Story of Long-Distance Runners Ivan Fernandez and Abel MutaiKenyan long-distance runner Abel Kiprop Mutai was a few meters away from the finish line, but got confused by the signals and stopped, thinking he had finished the race.<div><br></div><div>The Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him and, realizing what was happening in front of him, began shouting for the Kenyan to keep running.</div><div><br></div><div>Motai did not know Spanish and did not understand.</div><div><br></div><div>What happened next astounded the world! Fernandez started to push Mutai all the way to the finish line.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div><br></div><div>One reporter asked Ivan, </div><div><br></div><div>"Why did you do this?" </div><div><br></div><div>Ivan replied, "My dream is that one day we can have the kind of community life that pushes ourselves and others to win as well."</div><div><br></div><div>"But why did you let the Kenyan win?" the reporter insisted. </div><div><br></div><div>Ivan replied, "I didn't let him win, he would win. It was his race."</div><div><br></div><div>The reporter insisted and asked again: </div><div><br></div><div>"But you could have won!"</div><div><br></div><div>Ivan looked at him and replied, "But what is the merit of my victory? What is the honor of this medal? What will my mother think?"</div><div><br></div><div>Values are passed on from generation to generation. What values do we teach our children and to what extent do they inspire others to earn them?</div><div><br></div><div>Most of us just take advantage of people's weaknesses rather than help to strengthen them. It's the way of the world, but sometimes one person would respond to a higher purpose and inspire others to elevate their capacity for goodness as human beings. </div><div><br></div><div>Ivan Fernandez was globally praised for what he did. And earned him a victory far greater than any race could offer.</div>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-79431291270501777802022-07-20T11:17:00.003-07:002023-10-21T18:19:40.374-07:0030 Ways to Take Control of Your Time and Your Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Taking control of your time and life is a goal many people strive for. It involves managing your time effectively, setting goals, and making intentional choices to create a life that aligns with your values and aspirations. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyevi7hHZtRVz168OtyPzhusyl1hrHp9lEwi1QoRzdRBQqftB8QovVHNeN4fqv-ckioKJkZJrGxvMEItTpC3J5Qgc55JDr28StlCU50HDMeroSgKcwEU3iEh_UdA-MTXNPqpS9xApvD5H9KG1ItHJXjjnr9pcVE7ez7dqGatfYVSF-rgZaj42klcD03Kw/s1445/why-time-management-is-important.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="765" data-original-width="1445" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyevi7hHZtRVz168OtyPzhusyl1hrHp9lEwi1QoRzdRBQqftB8QovVHNeN4fqv-ckioKJkZJrGxvMEItTpC3J5Qgc55JDr28StlCU50HDMeroSgKcwEU3iEh_UdA-MTXNPqpS9xApvD5H9KG1ItHJXjjnr9pcVE7ez7dqGatfYVSF-rgZaj42klcD03Kw/w640-h338/why-time-management-is-important.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here are some ways to help you take control of your time and life:<br /><br />1. Count all your time as time to be used and make every attempt to get satisfaction out of every moment. <br /><br />2. Find something to enjoy in whatever you do. <br /><br />3. Try to be an optimist and seek out the good in your life. <br /><br />4. Find ways to build on your successes. <br /><br />5. Stop regretting your failures and start learning from your mistakes. <br /><br />6. Remind yourself, "There is always enough time for the important things." If it is important, you should be able to make time to do it. <br /><br />7. Continually look at ways of freeing up your time. <br /><br />8. Examine your old habits and search for ways to change or eliminate them. <br /><br />9. Try to use waiting time-review notes or do practice problems. <br /><br />10. Keep paper or a calendar with you to jot down the things you have to do or notes to yourself. <br /><br />11. Examine and revise your lifetime goals on a monthly basis and be sure to include progress towards those goals on a daily basis. <br /><br />12. Put up reminders in your home or office about your goals. <br /><br />13. Always keep those long term goals in mind. <br /><br />14. Plan your day each morning or the night before and set priorities for yourself. <br /><br />15. Maintain and develop a list of specific things to be done each day, set your priorities and the get the most important ones done as soon in the day as you can. Evaluate your progress at the end of the day briefly. <br /><br />16. Look ahead in your month and try and anticipate what is going to happen so you can better schedule your time. <br /><br />17. Try rewarding yourself when you get things done as you had planned, especially the important ones. <br /><br />18. Do first things first. <br /><br />19. Have confidence in yourself and in your judgement of priorities and stick to them no matter what. <br /><br />20. When you catch yourself procrastinating-ask yourself, "What am I avoiding?" <br /><br />21. Start with the most difficult parts of projects, then either the worst is done or you may find you don't have to do all the other small tasks. <br /><br />22. Catch yourself when you are involved in unproductive projects and stop as soon as you can. <br /><br />23. Find time to concentrate on high priority items or activities. <br /><br />24. Concentrate on one thing at a time. <br /><br />25. Put your efforts in areas that provide long term benefits. <br /><br />26. Push yourself and be persistent, especially when you know you are doing well. <br /><br />27. Think on paper when possible-it makes it easier to review and revise. <br /><br />28. Be sure to set deadlines for yourself whenever possible. <br /><br />29. Delegate responsibilities whenever possible. <br /><br />30. Ask for advice when needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Taking control of your time and life is an ongoing process that requires self-awareness, discipline, and consistent effort. Remember that it's okay to make mistakes and learn from them, and don't be too hard on yourself when things don't go as planned. Adjust your strategies as needed and keep working towards the life you want to create.</div>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-4241155653608419602022-06-26T01:23:00.002-07:002022-06-26T01:23:33.020-07:00More Short Stories That Will Change Your Attitude Towards Life<span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Fate Is in Our Own Hands </span><br /></b><br /><br /> Once upon a time, there was a general who was leading his army into battle against an enemy ten times the size of his own. Along the way to the battle field, the troops stopped by a small temple to pray for victory.<br /> <br /> The general held up a coin and told his troops, "I am going to implore the gods to help us crush our enemy. If this coin lands with the heads on top, we'll win. If it's tails, we'll lose. Our fate is in the hands of the gods. Let's pray wholeheartedly." <br /> <br /> After a short prayer, the general tossed the coin. It landed with the heads on top. The troops were overjoyed and went into the battle with high spirits. Just as predicted, the smaller army won the battle. The soldiers were exalted, "It's good to have the gods on our side! No one can change what they have determined." <br /> <br /> "Really?" The general show them the coin--both sides of it were heads.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDeKYE36VGcymb1M-Ks-p3eZ0cbgK-BbItkcBtTSg7hKJUVMv-RIivY2pcLY5NNrw-K_TCDpSB23C0l5739T9OqJWl00vInQdM0ZjDh2ssOW6d_bu23afTxPivxFii6nFPApveezp5fsMHu4m51ZCEAfabzUBiOFesTWQ7w4rhPDvgTW7IqgUCtui/s1280/maxresdefault%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDeKYE36VGcymb1M-Ks-p3eZ0cbgK-BbItkcBtTSg7hKJUVMv-RIivY2pcLY5NNrw-K_TCDpSB23C0l5739T9OqJWl00vInQdM0ZjDh2ssOW6d_bu23afTxPivxFii6nFPApveezp5fsMHu4m51ZCEAfabzUBiOFesTWQ7w4rhPDvgTW7IqgUCtui/w640-h360/maxresdefault%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Retiring Carpenter Story</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHCCQ2mOqy1fKH27wsrOmZjSa28Zxllhs5aLOMSyaq-4Qza31brWlF3v37c2CDG9A7kT8t1ozUx2LKFc3RTfk4skF17vVHZvAi3PxEJ6YgBdzYX4n0-sQNOG6WfwxEm1Cj1ecrh-SDZFMwoKSntw4AZmc4dFGwjG_wiDcznUsXK4fkxPF2TEenF_v/s490/1520187828888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="490" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHCCQ2mOqy1fKH27wsrOmZjSa28Zxllhs5aLOMSyaq-4Qza31brWlF3v37c2CDG9A7kT8t1ozUx2LKFc3RTfk4skF17vVHZvAi3PxEJ6YgBdzYX4n0-sQNOG6WfwxEm1Cj1ecrh-SDZFMwoKSntw4AZmc4dFGwjG_wiDcznUsXK4fkxPF2TEenF_v/w640-h344/1520187828888.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. He would get by.</div><div> </div><div>The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.</div><div> </div><div>When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house. He handed the front door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you." The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.</div><div> </div><div>So it is with us. We build our lives a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we'd do it much differently. But we cannot go back. You are the carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, erect a wall. "Life is a do-it-yourself project," someone has said. Your attitude and the choices you make today build the "house" you live in tomorrow. </div><div> </div><div>Build wisely!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Old Mule</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKvaHxVIQ_Oi-MUe84MwraPiu9I8_XvPAOpZSqSOGUB28bjXueU69AOqoM6MOS84UlUYlOPQnpsKfHxoRFmj67bi7qcOcKYg0FA31kph8532VnhxO88Ix_YurY8dArq43lL96xP-lkJDXvc4gNVNgzwqEG7DLP6F5HxqBwqb5lXaiD0PRLc9e6NiN/s275/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKvaHxVIQ_Oi-MUe84MwraPiu9I8_XvPAOpZSqSOGUB28bjXueU69AOqoM6MOS84UlUYlOPQnpsKfHxoRFmj67bi7qcOcKYg0FA31kph8532VnhxO88Ix_YurY8dArq43lL96xP-lkJDXvc4gNVNgzwqEG7DLP6F5HxqBwqb5lXaiD0PRLc9e6NiN/w640-h426/download.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Once upon a time a farmer owned an old mule who tripped and fell into the farmer's well. The farmer heard the mule braying and was unable to figure out how to bring up the old animal. It grieved him that he could not pull the animal out. He'd been a good worker around the farm. Although the farmer sympathized with the mule, he called his neighbors together and told them what had happened. He had them help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and quietly put him out of his misery.</div><div> </div><div>At first, the old mule was puzzled, but as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back, he had a thought: he ought to shake off the dirt and step up. And he did just that.</div><div> </div><div>"Shake it off and step up...shake it off and step up...shake it off and step up." Even though he took painful blows of dirt and fought panic, he just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up!</div><div> </div><div>It wasn't long before the old mule stepped up and over the lip of that well. What could have buried him actually blessed him...all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Apache Seasons</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbKoONEaifTG_nT2xfk4jKFfK_ocveJHG_QbVOLgWrHp9EG76QdloYO0vIV2puN-ryKHz93Bj6HIv1jWYSeZKz9jSDYVc_Otare_vDm_igtka7nIXWPbnl18zalDAk9xbiQSAD-_w5Bs6Q1eW2ZlnjbQUI3AJn8FtpyGtTIiUL0t_DJDw5KP7Kr8C/s1920/A-123rf-4377858_m0jrov.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbKoONEaifTG_nT2xfk4jKFfK_ocveJHG_QbVOLgWrHp9EG76QdloYO0vIV2puN-ryKHz93Bj6HIv1jWYSeZKz9jSDYVc_Otare_vDm_igtka7nIXWPbnl18zalDAk9xbiQSAD-_w5Bs6Q1eW2ZlnjbQUI3AJn8FtpyGtTIiUL0t_DJDw5KP7Kr8C/w640-h640/A-123rf-4377858_m0jrov.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>There was once a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall. When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first son said “the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.” The second son said “no, it was covered with green buds and full of promise.” The third son disagreed; he said “it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing I have ever seen.” The last son disagreed with all of them; he said “it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.”</div><div><br /></div><div>The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up. “If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, the fulfillment of your fall.”</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Two Wolves</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwXwXqZnjO73BuSSZcAkvhU2L23GOts5VioiY4r8rdOMPk3YaqSD89JXdyA4VWHC1upYYDyOc0faLv9rmqe4DUupcH4wSeA1YKcaLB20TY3eLnj_yV32z-O3XSBuINpTb-nS7PyExmbwqz-_Fe4pX842LJ8T1Yalls5GeUexf6-4eNj9UAAIDLdqq/s800/1_-i_4pyrdA6DdaLlNxud3GQ.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwXwXqZnjO73BuSSZcAkvhU2L23GOts5VioiY4r8rdOMPk3YaqSD89JXdyA4VWHC1upYYDyOc0faLv9rmqe4DUupcH4wSeA1YKcaLB20TY3eLnj_yV32z-O3XSBuINpTb-nS7PyExmbwqz-_Fe4pX842LJ8T1Yalls5GeUexf6-4eNj9UAAIDLdqq/w640-h360/1_-i_4pyrdA6DdaLlNxud3GQ.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. </div><div><br /></div><div>He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."</div><div><br /></div><div>The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf wins?"</div><div><br /></div><div>The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Very Old Lady</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmW6syHsqxUdSSThd6siQVKnoL_Ni0-1IkAaoxASLJACDu1LOriny0sOdEPi0wTECiBLD0-4s5vzGZAxwdlYLd6LNZGJdEjmG9eBAMUtCXqBbgrSHGxKBhKY5DokclrjhgzgdL22E6ElddyDOtLX_MUBnJbPAWKXKn2y3o9XJ0Kk-opTRAkMGHNf0F/s820/220-2201098_grandma-clipart-png-grandmother-clipart.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="820" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmW6syHsqxUdSSThd6siQVKnoL_Ni0-1IkAaoxASLJACDu1LOriny0sOdEPi0wTECiBLD0-4s5vzGZAxwdlYLd6LNZGJdEjmG9eBAMUtCXqBbgrSHGxKBhKY5DokclrjhgzgdL22E6ElddyDOtLX_MUBnJbPAWKXKn2y3o9XJ0Kk-opTRAkMGHNf0F/w640-h398/220-2201098_grandma-clipart-png-grandmother-clipart.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>A very old lady looked in the mirror one morning. She had three remaining hairs on her head, and being a positive soul, she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today." So she braided her three hairs, and she had a great day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some days later, looking in the mirror one morning, preparing for her day, she saw that she had only two hairs remaining. "Hmm, two hairs... I fancy a centre parting today." She duly parted her two hairs, and as ever, she had a great day.</div><div><br /></div><div>A week or so later, she saw that she had just one hair left on her head. "One hair huh...," she mused, "I know, a pony-tail will be perfect." And again she had a great day.</div><div><br /></div><div>The next morning she looked in the mirror. She was completely bald. </div><div><br /></div><div>"Finally bald huh," she said to herself, "How wonderful! I won't have to waste time doing my hair any more.."</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Gandhi and the Shoe</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkU9xBX6SkvVZGXU-URu_wUBQb03U0sEg70V_RuuYVh8xlEWwt8R_L6NbKAS2gVzCKZDZ3fDXu-UnkdHFORD3BvXoYSCKNTG1R6Kig9cbgITSUQYJ2U91OqY7I8wm0Sic1aPQOBNe109liDu6k5YPiDw5LpU06E1JuJ9vVUKaAL5Eqkk9N53AgvE59/s311/download%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="311" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkU9xBX6SkvVZGXU-URu_wUBQb03U0sEg70V_RuuYVh8xlEWwt8R_L6NbKAS2gVzCKZDZ3fDXu-UnkdHFORD3BvXoYSCKNTG1R6Kig9cbgITSUQYJ2U91OqY7I8wm0Sic1aPQOBNe109liDu6k5YPiDw5LpU06E1JuJ9vVUKaAL5Eqkk9N53AgvE59/w640-h333/download%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Gandhi was boarding a train one day with a number of companions and followers, when his shoe fell from his foot and disappeared in the gap between the train and platform. Unable to retrieve it, he took off his other shoe and threw it down by the first.</div><div> </div><div>Responding to the puzzlement of his fellow travellers, Gandhi explained that a poor person who finds a single shoe is no better off - what's really helpful is finding a pair.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Starfish</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbyeWT5l-MN9HShYWOOmyWmFoC1R22uakJT8Mqipjw34TwjOuCxRGRbDheYcVs7Zw4ViXJLwBqcVJWTJXlbr-w0CdLX5_hbOGX-Qjd8Ws4UNI2JDfvTG4xqyzNWN-uO7RljTTmfhmwcYM_spJqUDBYxUg3An1IZK6lSKJKocjBqWEltkrggdAPQkT/s612/istockphoto-637285054-612x612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbyeWT5l-MN9HShYWOOmyWmFoC1R22uakJT8Mqipjw34TwjOuCxRGRbDheYcVs7Zw4ViXJLwBqcVJWTJXlbr-w0CdLX5_hbOGX-Qjd8Ws4UNI2JDfvTG4xqyzNWN-uO7RljTTmfhmwcYM_spJqUDBYxUg3An1IZK6lSKJKocjBqWEltkrggdAPQkT/w640-h426/istockphoto-637285054-612x612.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>A small boy was walking along a beach at low tide, where countless starfish, having been washed up on the beach, were stranded and doomed to perish. A man watched as the boy picked up individual starfish and took them back into the water.</div><div><br /></div><div>"I can see you're being very kind," said the watching man, "But there must be thousands of them; it can't possibly make any difference."</div><div><br /></div><div>Returning from the water's edge, the boy said, "It will for that one."</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Umbrellas and Noodles</span></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xQF0EYpj0TEd7LlYFY7OPZlOFxyHvoW6ZrGN_uOxtg8huuUBjmtY_Ai4YWPl8QFIr4ZjiTIrQdZns1XoKYpdDbZKLvbauH0ug7jBo3jZDByc6mo8hSH5W-3DiZgJpwGSg7OzlNMvx9uBC90u3ejhqvh4ATL9Su46uqM-Dbcv8SJ7gK7hes9TLel3/s2000/ramen-noodle-umbrella-mascot-character-logo_96485-304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xQF0EYpj0TEd7LlYFY7OPZlOFxyHvoW6ZrGN_uOxtg8huuUBjmtY_Ai4YWPl8QFIr4ZjiTIrQdZns1XoKYpdDbZKLvbauH0ug7jBo3jZDByc6mo8hSH5W-3DiZgJpwGSg7OzlNMvx9uBC90u3ejhqvh4ATL9Su46uqM-Dbcv8SJ7gK7hes9TLel3/w640-h640/ramen-noodle-umbrella-mascot-character-logo_96485-304.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>There was once an old lady who cried all the time. Her elder daughter was married to an umbrella merchant while the younger daughter was the wife of a noodle vendor. On sunny days, she worried, "Oh no! The weather is so nice and sunny. No one is going to buy any umbrellas. What will happen if the shop has to be closed?" These worries made her sad. She just could not help but cry. When it rained, she would cry for the younger daughter. She thought, "Oh no! My younger daughter is married to a noodle vendor. You cannot dry noodles without the sun. Now there will be no noodles to sell. What should we do?" As a result, the old lady lived in sorrow everyday. Whether sunny or rainy, she grieved for one of her daughters. Her neighbors could not console her and jokingly called her "the crying lady." </div><div><br /></div><div>One day, she met a monk. He was very curious as to why she was always crying. She explained the problem to him. The monk smiled kindly and said, "Madam! You need not worry. I will show you a way to happiness, and you will need to grieve no more." </div><div><br /></div><div>The crying lady was very excited. She immediately asked the monk to show her what to do. The master replied, "It is very simple. You just need to change your perspective. On sunny days, do not think of your elder daughter not being able to sell umbrellas but the younger daughter being able to dry her noodles. With such good strong sunlight, she must be able to make plenty of noodles and her business must be very good. When it rains, think about the umbrella store of the elder daughter. With the rain, everyone must be buying umbrellas. She will sell a lot of umbrellas and her store will prosper." </div><div><br /></div><div>The old lady saw the light. She followed the monk’s instruction. After a while, she did not cry anymore; instead, she was smiling everyday. From that day on she was known as "the smiling lady."</div></div></span></div>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-43353868260429489782022-06-26T00:50:00.003-07:002022-06-26T00:50:53.352-07:005 More Short Stories That Will Change Your Attitude Towards Life<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>Sand and Stone</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A story tells of two friends who were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCVSI5qsu-LwAUsirAWITFXAOaQSv3GRxQbBuERMjKMxvFc6Wz3y2_JO5Jy4fjJgVNKbvMkdpepTkAgTfkCFoA13LAQ5ULpbwDteXBDayDkCC7s4fgI7fppFrYEDDr1zITo0PVKPplXEjsajm6M5OM7CtvwBpGxiwPlqF3nV7rXrqUb0jz3-We4BA/s900/Sand-and-Stone.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCVSI5qsu-LwAUsirAWITFXAOaQSv3GRxQbBuERMjKMxvFc6Wz3y2_JO5Jy4fjJgVNKbvMkdpepTkAgTfkCFoA13LAQ5ULpbwDteXBDayDkCC7s4fgI7fppFrYEDDr1zITo0PVKPplXEjsajm6M5OM7CtvwBpGxiwPlqF3nV7rXrqUb0jz3-We4BA/w640-h426/Sand-and-Stone.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, she wrote in the sand: </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but her friend saved her. After she recovered from the near drowning, she wrote on a stone: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The friend, who had slapped and saved her best friend, asked her, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone, why?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The other friend replied: "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the winds of forgiveness can erase it, but when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone, so no wind can ever erase it."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your blessings in stone. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>The Traveler and the Monk</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">One day a traveler was walking along a road on his journey from one village to another. As he walked he noticed a monk tending the ground in the fields beside the road. The monk said "Good day" to the traveler, and the traveler nodded to the monk. The traveler then turned to the monk and said "Excuse me, do you mind if I ask you a question?"</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXFn-mkwobobR6mffLRM5Guyx86ony-WRoEGPwb-Qui3Q-gSK9W0X8VkVopr_VGSCwTO7h6DEjG3VQzXZOQ6b8QQC6RrITRM6G6YP1IO5EHEvh7zuYf6O1hY6NlQ9QPlq4CiGkOKz4x2QVyXMyQEVc4475Db9BTJ0JGrymh6fqyraZqm4odJ2qNY7/s500/tumblr_m7m4en4F491qjgmim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="500" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXFn-mkwobobR6mffLRM5Guyx86ony-WRoEGPwb-Qui3Q-gSK9W0X8VkVopr_VGSCwTO7h6DEjG3VQzXZOQ6b8QQC6RrITRM6G6YP1IO5EHEvh7zuYf6O1hY6NlQ9QPlq4CiGkOKz4x2QVyXMyQEVc4475Db9BTJ0JGrymh6fqyraZqm4odJ2qNY7/w640-h450/tumblr_m7m4en4F491qjgmim.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Not at all," replied the monk. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"I am travelling from the village in the mountains to the village in the valley and I was wondering if you knew what it is like in the village in the valley?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Tell me," said the monk, "What was your experience of the village in the mountains?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Dreadful," replied the traveler, "to be honest I am glad to be away from there. I found the people most unwelcoming. When I first arrived I was greeted coldly. I was never made to feel part of the village no matter how hard I tried. The villagers keep very much to themselves, they don't take kindly to strangers. So tell me, what can I expect in the village in the valley?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"I am sorry to tell you," said the monk, "but I think your experience will be much the same there". </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The traveler hung his head despondently and walked on. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A while later another traveler was journeying down the same road and he also came upon the monk. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"I'm going to the village in the valley," said the second traveler, "Do you know what it is like?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"I do," replied the monk "But first tell me - where have you come from?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"I've come from the village in the mountains." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"And how was that?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"It was a wonderful experience. I would have stayed if I could but I am committed to travelling on. I felt as though I was a member of the family in the village. The elders gave me much advice, the children laughed and joked with me and people were generally kind and generous. I am sad to have left there. It will always hold special memories for me. And what of the village in the valley?" he asked again. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"I think you will find it much the same" replied the monk, "Good day to you". </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Good day and thank you," the traveler replied, smiled, and journeyed on.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>The Bedtime Story</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A man and his wife had been arguing all night, and as bedtime approached neither was speaking to the other. It was not unusual for the pair to continue this war of silence for two or three days, however, on this occasion the man was concerned; he needed to be awake at 4:30am the next morning to catch an important flight, and being a very heavy sleeper he normally relied on his wife to wake him. Cleverly, so he thought, while his wife was in the bathroom, he wrote on a piece of paper: 'Please wake me at 4:30am - I have an important flight to catch'. He put the note on his wife's pillow, then turned over and went to sleep. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVmEuwz57Dx_JLcrDBXtBPMkFexQPg_qg14q1k5QafR4oEVe-9syLro7_gaXmyESFUgw4kxOKg9hYSAdYBqsbDll_r8PmBzNdTUsUbXTfQoMEafanrByKrOYr6a38a-pm4p3hXpYZhK9iERHqmB05lmnYuX-GOEno6JBP-nn7CKDmy_7dJgPribpS/s1280/wake-up-1280x720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVmEuwz57Dx_JLcrDBXtBPMkFexQPg_qg14q1k5QafR4oEVe-9syLro7_gaXmyESFUgw4kxOKg9hYSAdYBqsbDll_r8PmBzNdTUsUbXTfQoMEafanrByKrOYr6a38a-pm4p3hXpYZhK9iERHqmB05lmnYuX-GOEno6JBP-nn7CKDmy_7dJgPribpS/w640-h360/wake-up-1280x720.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The man awoke the next morning and looked at the clock. It was 8:00am. Enraged that he'd missed his flight, he was about to go in search of his errant wife to give her a piece of his mind, when he spotted a hand-written note on his bedside cabinet.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The note said: 'It's 4:30am - get up.'</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>The Naval Stand-Off Story</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This story is an 'alleged' transcript of an actual radio conversation between a US naval ship and Canadian maritime contact off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. The tale, in various versions and featuring different nationalities, has circulated widely in emails and in books for many years, and has been used by numerous speakers and writers to illustrate lessons relating to negotiation, making assumptions, and related themes. Unfortunately it is not true, but it is nevertheless a great story. If using this as a teaching analogy, you will probably be forgiven for not revealing the truth of the matter until after telling the story. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Americans: "Please divert your course 15 degrees North to avoid a collision."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Canadians: "Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees South to avoid collision."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Americans: "This is the captain of a US navy ship; I say again divert your course."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Canadians: "No. I say again, you divert YOUR course."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Americans: "THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES' ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Canadians: "We are a lighthouse; your call."</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs_UlZ9ETtfCwqxFjXoyFqM7XSKZBpjeIMnAQzoaujpZaijzQUP6NyZLMfNuhkUbEn21pNjy1QUvo1Jae_a7J5NmfjraJVxG6-r1bFOSINTh24s9QjLqTAuKhvhoCuevMAfvils10ns3YWsUzgdf_E7bgVmm3KAdz1oiLBbKHX97W79abi3Q8T0f9/s612/istockphoto-139497126-612x612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="612" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs_UlZ9ETtfCwqxFjXoyFqM7XSKZBpjeIMnAQzoaujpZaijzQUP6NyZLMfNuhkUbEn21pNjy1QUvo1Jae_a7J5NmfjraJVxG6-r1bFOSINTh24s9QjLqTAuKhvhoCuevMAfvils10ns3YWsUzgdf_E7bgVmm3KAdz1oiLBbKHX97W79abi3Q8T0f9/w640-h400/istockphoto-139497126-612x612.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>The Bath and the Bucket</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A party of suppliers was being given a tour of a mental hospital. One of the visitors had made some very insulting remarks about the patients.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">After the tour the visitors were introduced to various members of staff in the canteen. The rude visitor chatted to one of the security staff, Bill, a kindly and wise ex-policeman. "Are they all raving loonies in here then?" said the rude man.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Only the ones who fail the test," said Bill.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"What's the test?" said the man.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Well, we show them a bath full of water, a bucket, a jug and an egg-cup, and we ask them what's the quickest way to empty the bath," said Bill.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Oh I see, simple - the normal ones know it's the bucket, right?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"No actually," said Bill, "The normal ones say pull out the plug. Should I check when there's a bed free for you?"</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGYLLlkggBeHskSCOHG7hGhdPBttKXBq-94ohWcaQ_RIuQCg7aMiz16xLecetcw6XuVB1L_lUG0zhulFjLdF5vnVPgMONZ62ZI-WtpZzu0fCzXSdWddc4Ts1QKCkgSrmvJQpiVooJf6KXyPcDvLNgMHnWoRMUkBzbzJSjAuNylaDtro3LjbULYxmN/s720/67c5890e0b1bd8d634566f245c896ac5.jpg_720x720q80.jpg_.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGYLLlkggBeHskSCOHG7hGhdPBttKXBq-94ohWcaQ_RIuQCg7aMiz16xLecetcw6XuVB1L_lUG0zhulFjLdF5vnVPgMONZ62ZI-WtpZzu0fCzXSdWddc4Ts1QKCkgSrmvJQpiVooJf6KXyPcDvLNgMHnWoRMUkBzbzJSjAuNylaDtro3LjbULYxmN/w640-h640/67c5890e0b1bd8d634566f245c896ac5.jpg_720x720q80.jpg_.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-58368024786377982892022-06-26T00:12:00.005-07:002022-06-26T00:12:32.282-07:005 Short Stories That Will Change Your Attitude Towards Life<p><strong style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Chihuahua</st1:place></st1:state>
and the Leopard</span></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A lady takes her pet chihuahua with her on a safari holiday. Wandering
too far one day the chihuahua gets lost in the bush, and soon encounters a very
hungry looking leopard. The chihuahua realizes he's in trouble, but, noticing
some fresh bones on the ground, he settles down to chew on them, with his back
to the big cat. As the leopard is about to leap, the chihuahua smacks his lips
and exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if
there are any more around here."</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xVKXmxByVlcFPTOxH6EX1aDbTJ4J9okAaMSNmrrTOTplCKJ7tba-rogAGvbwUB_xAMAqeiHjGU1ZRvMrXpMTU6bYnpkY6jE91nkmc2FK743jqEy9F_dH1D_gDWydOKgZIh48scW3-csuh8iaYpdftpoR9HVDeTWU-HA6pZ61qU_K5creQnKN7nL0/s900/Chihuahua-Relaxing-Indoors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="900" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xVKXmxByVlcFPTOxH6EX1aDbTJ4J9okAaMSNmrrTOTplCKJ7tba-rogAGvbwUB_xAMAqeiHjGU1ZRvMrXpMTU6bYnpkY6jE91nkmc2FK743jqEy9F_dH1D_gDWydOKgZIh48scW3-csuh8iaYpdftpoR9HVDeTWU-HA6pZ61qU_K5creQnKN7nL0/w640-h356/Chihuahua-Relaxing-Indoors.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The leopard stops mid-stride, and slinks away into the trees.</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
"Phew," says the leopard, "that was close - that evil little dog
nearly had me."<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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A monkey nearby sees everything and thinks he'll win a favor by putting the
stupid leopard straight. The chihuahua sees the monkey go after the leopard,
and guesses he might be up to no good.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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When the leopard hears the monkey's story he feels angry at being made a fool,
and offers the monkey a ride back to see him exact his revenge.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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The little dog sees them approaching and fears the worse.<br />
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Thinking quickly, the little dog turns his back, pretends not to notice them,
and when the pair are within earshot says aloud, "Now where's that monkey
got to? I sent him ages ago to bring me another leopard..."<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span lang="EN-US"><span class="apple-converted-space"><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Potatoes, Eggs and Coffee</b></span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn't know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Once the three pots began to boil, he placed potatoes in one pot, eggs in the second pot, and ground coffee beans in the third pot. He then let them sit and boil, without saying a word to his daughter.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbomtsGNHCVd_8V2RoYXAhXLqqjAFvML8jURean4m_bEGZeWyT71Y-w8vJRlocgFUUlz-e3p0foXeIFEkALqnzdcZ7q7cpK2Wm6Ol2KqVR3fbWmlr2odqKDvKhsCt6OZHkWDZrW-NJabUvDqj9rjwsYpxS3Fjzbk2QVN5Tin8D-qDCub5WKKM-eoS_/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbomtsGNHCVd_8V2RoYXAhXLqqjAFvML8jURean4m_bEGZeWyT71Y-w8vJRlocgFUUlz-e3p0foXeIFEkALqnzdcZ7q7cpK2Wm6Ol2KqVR3fbWmlr2odqKDvKhsCt6OZHkWDZrW-NJabUvDqj9rjwsYpxS3Fjzbk2QVN5Tin8D-qDCub5WKKM-eoS_/w640-h360/maxresdefault.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The daughter moaned and impatiently waited, wondering what he was doing. After twenty minutes, he turned off the burners. He took the potatoes out of the pot and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. He then ladled the coffee out and placed it in a cup.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Turning to her, he asked, "Daughter, what do you see?"</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"Potatoes, eggs, and coffee," she hastily replied.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"Look closer," he said, "and touch the potatoes." She did and noted that they were soft.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. Its rich aroma brought a smile to her face.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"Father, what does this mean?" she asked.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">He then explained that the potatoes, the eggs, and coffee beans had each faced the same adversity, the boiling water. However, each one reacted differently.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The potato went in strong, hard and unrelenting, but in boiling water it became soft and weak. The egg was fragile with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid interior until it was put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">However, the ground coffee beans were unique. After they were exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and created something new.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"Which are you?" he asked his daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you resopnd? Are you a potato, an egg, or a coffee bean?"</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">In life, things happen around us and things happen to us, but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Get in the Wheelbarrow</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The story goes: upon completing a highly dangerous tightrope walk over Niagara Falls in appalling wind and rain, 'The Great Zumbrati' was met by an enthusiastic supporter, who urged him to make a return trip, this time pushing a wheelbarrow, which the spectator had thoughtfully brought along.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAB7X7aiJBlnJxtq0yf2puGlYk7gZ8avc7b9KkLOKwc6Ry_bdi3kR9ii8kOqXtPGJQdXGtlrljlTka03Jq4gQXoXolovjPRuxOZgl-xu-ZrCfo5Zey9POxwDS3nvmu7GXPdMehZN_1gX4dYKA_U8Owo46oeJ0k41zIxjY79U9Gt5JufvQUvLYjxlH/s800/vector-hand-drawn-farm-wheelbarrow-simple-sketch-illustration-vector-hand-drawn-farm-wheelbarrow-simple-sketch-illustration-140525542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAB7X7aiJBlnJxtq0yf2puGlYk7gZ8avc7b9KkLOKwc6Ry_bdi3kR9ii8kOqXtPGJQdXGtlrljlTka03Jq4gQXoXolovjPRuxOZgl-xu-ZrCfo5Zey9POxwDS3nvmu7GXPdMehZN_1gX4dYKA_U8Owo46oeJ0k41zIxjY79U9Gt5JufvQUvLYjxlH/w640-h640/vector-hand-drawn-farm-wheelbarrow-simple-sketch-illustration-vector-hand-drawn-farm-wheelbarrow-simple-sketch-illustration-140525542.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The Great Zumbrati was reluctant, given the terrible conditions, but the supporter pressed him, "You can do it - I know you can," he urged.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">"You really believe I can do it?" asked Zumbrati.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">"Yes - definitely - you can do it." the supporter gushed.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">"Okay," said Zumbrati, "Get in the wheelbarrow..."</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The HR Director</b></span></div><div style="font-size: large;"> </div><div style="font-size: large;">A highly successful Human Resources Manager was tragically knocked down by a bus and killed. Her soul arrived at the Pearly Gates, where St. Peter welcomed her.</div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">"Before you get settled in," he said, "We have a little problem... you see, we've never had a Human Resources Manager make it this far before and we're not really sure what to do with you." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevdMXWLV0G7qXgRRy1viJo-FXElUr_y5BUWi1UjdCAv_JKqSaYh-Ibf7ks2050xwfL8QLjl5OAmY2MuMp1MkNp5HryIlaA8ErkaJO3qkNL8jyP6lLMf9pJUGa9G9dbpCzXcbFbDyE_S097omNKPUMMDhEJX_nHfIKu2J5pndxYMGU8ufQhNnBerE1/s480/istockphoto-473606730-170667a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="480" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevdMXWLV0G7qXgRRy1viJo-FXElUr_y5BUWi1UjdCAv_JKqSaYh-Ibf7ks2050xwfL8QLjl5OAmY2MuMp1MkNp5HryIlaA8ErkaJO3qkNL8jyP6lLMf9pJUGa9G9dbpCzXcbFbDyE_S097omNKPUMMDhEJX_nHfIKu2J5pndxYMGU8ufQhNnBerE1/w640-h478/istockphoto-473606730-170667a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-size: large;">"Oh, I see," said the woman. "Can't you just let me in?"</div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">"Well, I'd like to," said St Peter, "But I have higher orders. We're instructed to let you have a day in hell and a day in heaven, and then you are to choose where you'd like to go for all eternity." </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">"Actually, I think I'd prefer heaven", said the woman. </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">"Sorry, we have rules..." at which St. Peter put the HR Manager into the downward bound elevator. </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">As the doors opened in hell she stepped out onto a beautiful golf course. In the distance was a country club; around her were many friends - past fellow executives, all smartly dressed, happy, and cheering for her. They ran up and kissed her on both cheeks and they talked about old times. They played a perfect round of golf and afterwards went to the country club where she enjoyed a superb steak and lobster dinner. She met the Devil, who was actually rather nice, and she had a wonderful night telling jokes and dancing. Before she knew it, it was time to leave; everyone shook her hand and waved goodbye as she stepped into the elevator. The elevator went back up to heaven where St. Peter was waiting for her. </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">"Now it's time to spend a day in heaven," he said. </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">So she spent the next 24 hours lounging around on clouds and playing the harp and singing, which was almost as enjoyable as her day in hell. At the day's end St Peter returned.</div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">"So," he said, "You've spent a day in hell and you've spent a day in heaven. You must choose between the two." </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">The woman thought for a second and replied, "Well, heaven is certainly lovely, but I actually had a better time in hell. I choose hell." </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">Accordingly, St. Peter took her to the elevator again and she went back down to hell. </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">When the doors of the elevator opened she found herself standing in a desolate wasteland covered in garbage and filth. She saw her friends dressed in rags, picking up rubbish and putting it in old sacks. The Devil approached and put his arm around her. </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">"I don't understand," stuttered the HR Manager, "Yesterday I was here, and there was a golf course, and a country club, and we ate lobster, and we danced and had a wonderful happy time. Now all there's just a dirty wasteland of garbage and all my friends look miserable." </div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;">The Devil looked at her and smiled. "Yesterday we were recruiting you. Today you're staff."</div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Monkey Story</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wHiH8nCGugmyTjfOZfa3q0zsZUwtZzqUinNkdIHZuE6v4L2iWQG2FP76J-ok43HKSUgPI5qjZDg2LllIPzIMzcjC-Dyx_7KxnbL9qwBgCxrryenlxrwsZdVEademYcbUsq0xcc0Z0o1SGNQXZoT1noPBKLbPcWma6ricAXZruXzgiKlJ-8VlBZ4J/s1080/five-little-monkeys-1080-740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1080" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wHiH8nCGugmyTjfOZfa3q0zsZUwtZzqUinNkdIHZuE6v4L2iWQG2FP76J-ok43HKSUgPI5qjZDg2LllIPzIMzcjC-Dyx_7KxnbL9qwBgCxrryenlxrwsZdVEademYcbUsq0xcc0Z0o1SGNQXZoT1noPBKLbPcWma6ricAXZruXzgiKlJ-8VlBZ4J/w640-h438/five-little-monkeys-1080-740.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Start with a cage containing five monkeys. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">After a while, another monkey makes an attempt with the same result - all the monkeys are sprayed with cold water. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Pretty soon, when another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Now, turn off the cold water. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The new monkey sees the banana and wants to climb the stairs. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">To his surprise and horror, all of the other monkeys attack him. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs, he will be assaulted.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Next, remove another of the original five monkeys and replace it with a new one. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The newcomer goes to the stairs and is attacked. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The previous newcomer takes part in the punishment with enthusiasm. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Again, replace a third original monkey with a new one. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The new one makes it to the stairs and is attacked as well. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Two of the four monkeys that beat him have no idea why they were not permitted to climb the stairs, or why they are participating in the beating of the newest monkey. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">After replacing the fourth and fifth original monkeys, all the monkeys that have been sprayed with cold water have been replaced. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Nevertheless, no monkey ever again approaches the stairs. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Why not? </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Because as far as they know that's the way it's always been around here. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And that's how company policy begins.</span></div></div></div></span></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></div></span></span></div>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-30578585764397336422022-06-25T23:29:00.004-07:002022-06-25T23:36:02.573-07:00Simple Time Management for Kids<span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>What do we want? Where are we going?</b><br /><br />This is a difficult question to ask very young children. The younger they are the less likely they are to have a clear sense of where they are going. So one of the jobs of a parent is help them set some beneficial goals. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOXht42sHiXdRV5PMOOa8jQkaQq2YW6ohQNYNGFmKhtGTLc4pDOlg9vWFJIW_47HDddwYFqFfNvPviQcU_zGsHZGbiqh79k1lE7SDskIQsaYKwI3EFD6RO96emLh9fzblwzJM1-JqALiyc7Fa4l3phXLGiQgj5jnfvhsSPAnd7uOgGoy_H89R9a2u/s750/Teaching-kids-to-manage-time.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="750" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOXht42sHiXdRV5PMOOa8jQkaQq2YW6ohQNYNGFmKhtGTLc4pDOlg9vWFJIW_47HDddwYFqFfNvPviQcU_zGsHZGbiqh79k1lE7SDskIQsaYKwI3EFD6RO96emLh9fzblwzJM1-JqALiyc7Fa4l3phXLGiQgj5jnfvhsSPAnd7uOgGoy_H89R9a2u/w640-h286/Teaching-kids-to-manage-time.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />– Getting better grades <br /><br />– Finishing family chores <br /><br />– Improving health or a skill<br /><br />Self-management needs to start with something that your children can visualize as a worthy goal. Talk to them about their interests and help them focus on an outcome that they would see as desirable. As much as possible, involve your children in selecting and in picturing themselves in that favorable outcome. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The first step, therefore, is to set a target, to make an outcome important. Don’t overburden your children with all the things they should be doing. Use one self-selected outcome as the model around which you can develop a pattern for future objectives. Gradually, together, you will build the kind of self-management that we sometimes call time-management.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Time doesn’t play any favorites. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every one of us has the same twenty-four hour day to work with. The difference, then, is how we manage ourselves during the twenty-four hour day. Those of us who manage well, seem to accomplish more and seem better </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">satisfied with our lives. Those of us who are pulled here and there with no evident organization, seem to accomplish less and seem less satisfied with our lives.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kids are no different. They, too, have the same hours available equal to those available to their peers. Just like adults, some kids seem to get a lot done; some seem to accomplish very little. Yet both groups are active during the same number of hours. Since the clock ticks off the same 1,440 daily minutes for everyone, we have to ask ourselves how we can organize our lives to accomplish what we want. That’s the way to gain a sense of satisfaction with our use of our hours.<br /><br /><b>How do we get there?</b><br /><br />Everything we want requires time and attention in order to achieve it. We can’t get better grades, for instance, simply by wishing for an excellent report card. We must pay attention in class, finish practice activities, clarify our understanding, and prepare ourselves daily for the next day’s work. In other words, we have to discipline ourselves regularly to accomplish the tasks that lead to our goal of getting better grades.<br /><br />Usually it helps children to understand this process by asking them to write their goal and to list the activities that they see leading to its achievement. Here is a sample form that you might use to help your children in this process. As much as possible, involve them in creating their own view of “what” they are after.</span><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">WHAT DO I WANT? </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">_________________________________________</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">WHAT I NEED TO DO?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">2.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">3.</span></div><div><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>When will I do these activities?</b><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please note that the question directs your children to make decisions about the time it takes to carry out the activities related to their goal. You can guide them, of course, but you want them to feel that they are learning to manage themselves, and that requires using time to reach their destination.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thus it is not your schedule that they must follow. The two of you are working to find ways to reach this desirable outcome. They are learning that they can organize themselves to get the job done. That’s significant growth.<br />Each time your children make a reasonable decision, praise them for their growth: Say, “That makes good sense.” “You are learning more about yourself everyday.”<br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Regular hours for regular tasks</b><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just as your children get up at the same time each morning to go to school and go to bed at the same time each night, they will benefit from having a consistent time for working on regular chores. Set a daily time when they can play and a daily time when they do their school work, and a regular time for other chores.</span><br /></div>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-83227468509193664852022-06-20T21:32:00.007-07:002022-06-20T21:32:40.381-07:0010 Management Tips for Awesome Leaders<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnaH5F-gpy1T1LsTj6LvCQXPI-gYYCzAA8V20aJPULdspok3w4j17m7OCXSsmIG7meLD317Zlp51pEnNldMedGfb_T8w7Lztfk6vRlw3T433uhRNnNwBuyyuyvSYdR46ul8SbKKilthJp_hlnGF6pAOub-7lUNiH21MmUG5XGEDO6ACYAyCHb157b/s742/Management-Leadership-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="742" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnaH5F-gpy1T1LsTj6LvCQXPI-gYYCzAA8V20aJPULdspok3w4j17m7OCXSsmIG7meLD317Zlp51pEnNldMedGfb_T8w7Lztfk6vRlw3T433uhRNnNwBuyyuyvSYdR46ul8SbKKilthJp_hlnGF6pAOub-7lUNiH21MmUG5XGEDO6ACYAyCHb157b/w640-h306/Management-Leadership-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Leaders should also be great managers! Here are 10 management tips that all great leaders should know and do:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">1. SHARE INFORMATION</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Communicate the news that you can, so minds don't wander.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">2. SAY THANK YOU</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">People want to feel appreciated. A simple thank you doesn't cost a thing and it makes a huge difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">3. EMPOWER THROUGH DELEGATION</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">We know no one can do it as well as you can. BUT you need to delegate to give yourself time to complete tasks more appropriate for your level.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">4. ADJUST YOUR STYLE</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">You have many different communication styles and personalities in your team. Don't think that you can manage everyone the same way, and don't assume that everyone likes to be managed the way you like to be managed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">5. SET SMALL MILESTONES</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">If you can't match last year's numbers, set milestones that can be reached.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">6. HAVE FUN</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Your team wants to enjoy going to work. Set a play time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">7. REMOVE OBSTACLES</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Bureaucracy stifles creativity and innovation. Cut down some of the paper work.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">8. GIVE FEEDBACK</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Your direct reports want feedback, and it's crucial in making your team as productive as possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">9. RAISE YOUR HAND</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">When your people see you putting in extra hours, they are inspired to jump in and follow your lead.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">10. FOCUS YOUR TIME</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">It's the old 80:20 principle. Focus the majority of your time and attention on the 20% of your people and projects that generate 80% of your results.</span></p>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-33927531610892806012021-02-27T07:00:00.000-08:002022-04-14T07:07:28.701-07:00DAILY PRIORITIZATION GUIDE<p><strong></strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hfOANUOFLJuj_BSOutIl7tgIEBXyns7Cgvp7dZs4n399KdQlhX_9snYQT0TDxfSlWiPTyEVV9GeYV4BggJoY2G939ZbsUmYHURwXeSFk4Lj_4c8rmdnFcnQQZ-Jd7t3uPE4qg3985jk/s2048/1_dSMpCA5s6sUiGlulEa1FWA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hfOANUOFLJuj_BSOutIl7tgIEBXyns7Cgvp7dZs4n399KdQlhX_9snYQT0TDxfSlWiPTyEVV9GeYV4BggJoY2G939ZbsUmYHURwXeSFk4Lj_4c8rmdnFcnQQZ-Jd7t3uPE4qg3985jk/w400-h266/1_dSMpCA5s6sUiGlulEa1FWA.jpeg" width="400" /></a></strong></div><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></p>Prioritization Guide #1: People over Things</span></strong><p></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In a materialistic world - we put so much effort and so much time in acquiring so many things that do not amount much when we're dead. This is a reminder to all of us that a single person's life (however rich or poor) is worth more than all the material things you could get in this world even in several lifetime. Put more effort and time in gaining the trust and confidence of people than wasting it on cars, jewelries, etc. Help people grow and be an instrument for making the lives of others more livable.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Prioritization Guide #2: Relationships over Work</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Hard times requires more sacrifices and relationships usually takes the fall. But this shouldn't be the case. Again, it's a matter of prioritization. Sometimes we overly justify our need to make a living, to make a career, to make our dreams come true with the expense of losing sight of the real things that matter. Family, friends and God. There is always a choice and what you choose either breaks you or make you. Work is essential but so are relationships. Strike a balance. Learn the art of compensating for limited time. Be efficient. Remember, your work or career, can and will not be able to take the place of true and lasting relationships.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Prioritization Guide #3: Health over Pleasure</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Logically speaking this is the correct order but most of us tend to forget. Like the saying goes: "time flies.. when you're having so much fun." - so is our time to have fun. Be mindful of what you eat and what you do. Not all things that are fun and deeply satisfying are good for us. Too much of anything is just not good for our body and even our soul, even the things that are initially good for us tend to have some sort of side effects when taken or done excessively. Live life in moderation and you'll have more pleasure out of life that way.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Prioritization Guide #4: Doing The Right Things over Doing Things Right</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">These two are both essential: Do things right and do the right things. But one has to prioritize doing the right things first over doing it right to make whatever it is you're doing right more meaningful and rewarding. A gangster or a corrupt politician can do things right, more efficiently and effectively than any other people but are they doing the right things. Are they being fair, being honest or moral? There is more dignity in being clumsy but right than being efficiently wrong all the time.</span></p>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-34057064339202883012019-05-03T07:43:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:07:17.475-07:007 Habits of Highly Effective People<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">According to Stephen Covey, the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People will lead all of us through the staged of maturity to interdependence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7 habits are an orderly sequence of growth which starts from achieving personal victor</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ies to attaining public victories.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habit # 1 - BE PROACTIVE</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habit # 2 - BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habit # 3 - PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habit # 4 - THINK WIN-WIN</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habit # 5 - SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habit # 6 - SYNERGIZE</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habits 1, 2 and 3 lead to private victories that allow us to achieve self-mastery and dominion over self.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Habits 4, 5 and 6 lead to public victories that allow us to achieve success with others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These habits forms a continuum because private victory precedes public victory. Meaning, that unless we develop self-mastery, it is difficult, if not impossible, to achieve success with others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Together these habits cultivate personal character, which is the foundation of effectiveness.</span>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-58701575552258613632016-05-14T20:34:00.001-07:002022-04-14T07:07:07.609-07:00LEADERSHIP TO-DO-LISTBefore we go through the list, let's examine first our LEADERSHIP capabilities.<br />
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The only way to get through all the list is to accept that things might not go the way we want it to be but still believe that everything will work out as it should be.<br />
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Every great leader is a "flexible" leader!<br />
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<i>Flexibility (adj) - designs that can adapt when external changes occur.</i><br />
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Are you a flexible leader?<br />
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What are the benefits of becoming a flexible leader?<br />
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<li>Leaders with the most varied responses ultimately wins.</li>
<li>Most great leaders do not fall apart when change and challenges show up.</li>
<li>Great leaders react positively to even the biggest challenges.</li>
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Now that we've gotten that straighten up, let's go through our list.<br />
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Here are 5 things every flexible leaders must do:<br />
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Let us remember, that TALENT coupled with DESIRE will always bring out our inner treasures. </div>
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"Leadership success is the process of excavating the treasures of the invisible soul in order to bring dreams, desires, and talents into the visible world."</blockquote>
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REMOVE A DISEASED TOOTH</span></b><br />
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This spells character and attitude! Remove the bad stuff in your life and move forward. For example:<br />
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<li>Physical (messy study area)</li>
<li>Attitude (laziness)</li>
<li>Relationships (B.I.)</li>
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"New things that actually have hope for the future cannot appear until you get rid of what was taking up the space that the new thing needs."</blockquote>
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WATCH THE WHOLE FILM</span></b><br />
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Get some worthwhile goals! Ask yourselves, “What will happen in the end?"<br />
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<li>Script a Happy Ending (What's your end in mind - your definition of success)</li>
<li>Survive the scary scenes (Determination, Persistence and Oh, never give up)</li>
<li>Give an Oscar-Winning Performance (Remember it's more the journey than the destination)</li>
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Put the Man of Steel out of the job! Do not wait for a Superman to do things for you and start being a hero yourself.<br />
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Leaders continually ask themselves, “What can I do to make the situation better?” </blockquote>
<i>Initiative (n) - the ability to take necessary action, on your own, which gets the job done.</i><br />
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So how do we put Superman out of the job:<br />
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<li>Spring into action (go and do something, don't let others tell you what to do)</li>
<li>Get out of the Phone Booth (don't procrastinate and over-analyze everything - if you have a plan then execute it)</li>
<li>Do something super (Give everything your 110%)</li>
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“Ask God’s blessings on your work. But don’t ask him to do it for you.” – Flora Robinson</blockquote>
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Here are some words of wisdom from the tiny insect world:</div>
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Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-13368838522778319722016-05-11T07:24:00.001-07:002022-04-14T07:06:57.497-07:00On Learning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-90549770750339471912016-01-01T19:59:00.001-08:002022-04-14T07:06:46.307-07:00How to Develop the Happiness Habit<div>
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The Happiness Habit is your very own intellectual, emotional and spiritual thermostat.<div>
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The Happiness Habit does not mean looking for a person or a place to find happiness with or in, but to find happiness inside, inwards, which you carry anyplace, at anytime and with anybody.</div>
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The Happiness Habit means taking everything as is, where is, what is, why is and understands the how is.</div>
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The Happiness Habit is a lifetime tranquilizer against the "so-they-say" harsh realities of life. Happiness is your birthright. So take it.</div>
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Lastly, The Happiness Habit is as easy to pick up as the common cold and it's very contagious too. It can easily go around. So keep the contagion going.</div>
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See more, hear more, smell more, taste more and touch more.</div>
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Feel and experience as much as you can about everything around you. Discover those heightened moments, capture these beautiful experiences and then recreate them, relive them, specially when the times are low and when things aren't going so well.</div>
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Wear that smile for as long as you can until that smile stays glued on your face that you'll not be able to take it off even at moments of sadness. Promise yourself that from this day on, you are going to move toward greatness, fulfillment, achievement, success! For happiness is the quest to realization and actualization of your goals and ambition.</div>
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Be willing to make others happy and fulfilled. Help them find themselves. Show more warmth, friendship, sincerity, honesty, trust, love - because nobody but nobody ever gets enough of any.</div>
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Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-23847189160245712642016-01-01T19:41:00.001-08:002022-04-14T07:06:30.784-07:00The Secret to SuccessWhat is the SECRET to SUCCESS?<br /><br />The answer:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
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You must, therefore, have an end in mind. Find out first where you are now, who you are now, and what roles are you playing as of this moment. And then, search your heart to find out where do you really want to be and the roles you dream to play.</div>
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Success is not only the achievement of an ultimate goal, it is 'the' moving forward. It is conquering the gravity that pulls your feet down to make every step. It is the inches, the minutes, the hours, the months and the years that adds up to a fulfilling life.</div>
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Success is made up of many tiny successes which spawned mostly from the courage to meeting failures face to face without being defeated. </div>
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Success is harnessing your heart to a task you love. It is focusing the full power of all you are on what you desire to achieve.</div>
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Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-43925988108182897892015-11-19T07:20:00.000-08:002022-04-14T07:05:45.037-07:00The Seven Healthy Steps to Effective LeadershipLEADERSHIP is more than just a TITLE that people gives you when you get to top of something - it is and will always be a work in progress!<div>
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You work and progress or growth happens, not only to you but to all the people around you and the organization or community that you belong to.</div>
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Here are Seven Healthy Steps that you should take into consideration for you to become an effective leader - Always!</div>
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An effective leader is a combination of a great strategic planner and an awesome organizational manager.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"See and Dream"</span><br /><br />A leader who can see their outcome clearly is more likely to achieve success. The first task of effective leadership is to see where the group is now and to concretely know where to go next..<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"Push Forward"</span> <br /><br />An effective leader knows that failures are indispensable requirements to success. Mistakes should not define a leader of a group - it should however serve as a learning tool and a motivation to move further and to push forward.</div>
Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-4522259431736986052015-10-02T18:06:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:05:33.254-07:00The Five Secrets to Working Effectively<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We study and try to learn in school for so many different reasons.</div>
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An old friend once told me a very interesting analogy between two different type of students studying here in the Philippines. </div>
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A young chinoy (Filipino-Chinese), he said, is sent to good schools by his parents so that someday he will be capable of managing their family business or even manage his own business; while a young native-born Filipino is sent to good schools so that someday he will be able to find good work (usually in companies owned by Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs) and bring home a good pay.</blockquote>
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The key is to keep asking yourself why and by the end of your self-inquiry you will have come face to face with your personal goal or an objective. If you are a working student, it might be because you wanted to finish college, practice law and manage your own law firm someday. Or maybe because you want to get your own house, bring your kids to school and give them a better future. Whatever it is, you don’t work just to earn a living.</div>
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Andrew Matthews, well-loved speaker, cartoonist and author of “Follow your Heart,” said that our primary mission in life is not to change the world but to change ourselves. The key to this concept is to deeply understand a person and a situation and to try to see things in a different lens. With this unselfish act, you may be able to effect a change in yourself, in the way you see things around your work area and in the way you act at the same work situations that used to bother you and maybe, somehow cause a positive change to the other person or the situation.</div>
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Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-84189041024673927652015-10-02T06:57:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:05:20.516-07:00Seven Ways To Gain Peace Of Mind<b>PEACE OF MIND</b> is clinically described as the absence of mental stress or anxiety. On a grander scale, it may also be described as the state of mental, emotional and spiritual calmness, happiness and freedom, free from all kinds of worries.<div>
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It is a key ingredient to holistic health and wellness. And the lack of it would cause an imbalance that could be detrimental to a person's mind, body and soul.</div>
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<li><b>FORGIVE OTHERS</b> with no sense of condemnation. Do not give forgiveness on an installment plan. A difficult habit to learn but one that is worth doing.</li>
<li><b>FORGIVE YOURSELF</b> for the mistakes you've made. Forget the errors of yesterday and live fully today. Learn from your blunders but do not dwell on it. To err may be a human failing but to forgive is a great human achievement. Forgive yourself and achieve your fulfillment as a human being.</li>
<li><b>KEEP UP WITH YOURSELF</b> and not with someone else. Trying to imitate others merely forces you to play second fiddle. You can't be someone else you can only be yourself - imitation is but an illusion. Every day you must try to be your own self and make your self-image grow. A mirror is a friend for those who are loss.</li>
<li><b>SEE YOURSELF AT YOUR BEST</b> and stop concentrating on your worst. You are your most wicked enemy when you torture yourself with feelings of frustration every day. Focus on your goals and your strengths. Remember that when your strength grows, your weaknesses lessens. Transform your weakness into strengths by concentrating on the what you can do.</li>
<li><b>DO NOT RUSH</b>. Plan your time wisely by focusing on the important things and do not hesitate to refuse to take on unimportant and burdensome tasks. Don't procrastinate on things that are urgent and important. Prioritize and learn to say no.</li>
<li><b>DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE</b>. Focus on what is at hand. Work on your present goals and the future will take care of itself.</li>
<li><b>HAVE FAITH</b>. Put your trust in God and forget all fears. "Cast your burdens upon Him those who are burdened, come to Him all of you who are tired of carrying heavy loads and He will give you rest."</li>
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Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-64747432160917694132015-09-28T05:22:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:05:10.188-07:00Respect At Work<div>
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Sadly, it is also the one thing that our society is lacking of. Mainly because we all know the word but do not really fully understand what it means or its importance and power to change people and circumstances.</div>
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RESPECT is a wearable trait. But those who don't have it can't give it - and those who don't give it can't have it. So, let's start building RESPECT as a habit. Begin at home and then build it outside with friends and most especially in our place of work. </div>
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<li>Treat people the same no matter their race, religion, gender, size, or age. Implement policies and procedures consistently so people feel that they are treated fairly and equally. Treating people differently can constitute harassment or a hostile work environment.</li>
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These 5 simple tips constitute a solid foundation for a respectful environment. Implemented consistently at work, these actions help ensure a considerate and professional work place.</div>
Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-91490059150770903552015-09-27T00:15:00.001-07:002022-04-14T07:05:02.006-07:00Servant Leadership is to Know the True Meaning of Sacrifice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leadership requires service and service requires sacrifice.<br /><br />Sacrifice means that a leader must be willing to let go of things he or she holds dear.<br /><br />Sacrifice means that a leader must be willing to lose ones security. It means coming out from our own comfort zones.<br /><br />Like a salt that loses its own to add flavor to dishes a servant leader gives life to a group and its members and puts the interest of the people he or she leads over personal interest.<br /><br />The life of a servant leader is full of sacrifices but this is what separates a true leader from the rest.<br /><br />Jesus constantly reminds us through the bible that to follow Him is to follow a life of leadership and not just any kind of leadership but one that is driven with a life of genuine servitude.<br /><br />We have a lot of brave and bold leaders who made a mark in the pages of history but a true servant leader is someone who made a mark in the hearts of the people they served.Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-6789819817621688962015-09-27T00:04:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:04:45.366-07:00Servant Leadership is to Understand That We Are All Equally Blessed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like the story of the Vine and the Branches in John’s Gospel we are all connected to one another. What ever happens to one, directly or indirectly affects all. It is a natural law.<br /><br />This connection makes us all equal even though we are unique.<br /><br />Our uniqueness makes as individuals, but our uniqueness also compliments the uniqueness of others and these makes us all inter-connected and inter-dependent.<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
“We can’t all be artists for we will starve to death – some would love to be farmers and paint the land green with abundance.”</blockquote>
We are all equally blessed as God’s Children and a servant leader respects this truth.<br /><br />A servant leader is not above or below but is equal to the people he or she serves.<br /><br />A servant leader does not rely on power or authority but with the strength and contributions of the people he leads. He understands that all has the capacity for greatness and his role as a leader is to help them enhance that individual capacity to achieve not only the goal of the group or the mission he embarks but also the individual goals of his members.<br /><br />A servant leader must be a fountain of blessing for others – his followers must see and feel that they are truly blessed with good things and this must be imparted or communicated to them well.<br /><br />A true servant leader uplifts his members. He does not degrade or undermine their individual capabilities.Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-58186829520038078772015-09-26T23:45:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:04:31.766-07:00Servant Leadership is a CallingLike the rich young man (Luke 18:18-30) in one of the story in the Gospel, a SERVANT LEADER always ask how to follow Jesus - because he or she believes in His leadership.<br /><br />You’re reading this article right now because you want to know how you can become a good leader like Jesus was.<br /><br />His answer to all of us is: “Leave everything behind – give to those who are in need – and follow me.”<br /><br />This is the most straightforward and most complete description of what it is to be a servant leader. But of course, this deal was anything but easy – that is why the rich young man turned away. Because he was so rich and all that wealth is very hard to give up.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The point here is not about the money or material wealth – it is about our willingness to give up everything for the sake of others who are in need.<br /><br />Being a Servant leader would require a lot of your time (are you willing to give up your favorite afternoon soap opera for a group project?)<br /><br />Being a servant leader would require you to share your talent (are you willing to offer your money-making talent for free for the benefit of the group? Will you be willing to explore and learn other things for the sake of the group?)<br /><br />Being a servant leader would require you to share even your hard-earned savings (are you willing to make your group activities a part of your personal expenses? Are you willing to sacrifice money for your recreational activities for the transportation and food requirements of group meetings and activities?)<br /><br />If you can answer yes to these questions then that’s the first step to becoming a servant leader. <br /><br />But you have to say yes - without IFs and BUTs.</div>
Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-42001396980524656272015-09-26T23:33:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:04:19.532-07:00What is Servant Leadership?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I was asked to write an article about servant leadership, there is no way I could begin without asking that question.<br /><br />Just like with the word LEADERSHIP – servant leadership has become a household term for all organizations today but do we truly understand its true meaning?<br /><br />First and foremost, Leadership is and will always be Service. So the term ‘servant leadership’ would be like a redundancy. However, to emphasize the need for leaders who possess genuine care and concern for the welfare of the organization and its members or the general public – the word ‘servant’ was added.<br /><br />SERVANT LEADERSHIP is also known as the ‘Jesus’ type of Leadership. It is leadership based on His principles and His teachings, and how He led his disciples.<br /><br />There are many things we could pick-up from this type of leadership but you’ll need to be reminded only of the three most important and basic principles of Servant Leadership. With these three in mind and in heart, a leader will be able to follow Christ’s footsteps and lead his people well.<br /><ol>
<li>Servant Leadership is a Calling</li>
<li>Servant Leadership is to understand that we are all equally blessed</li>
<li>Servant Leadership is to know the true meaning of sacrifice</li>
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Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-13225940932927882322015-08-09T21:33:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:01:27.565-07:00What To Do When You Have Just Lost Your JobBeing laid-off or losing your job can be the worse thing that could ever happen to a loyal employee.<div>
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There are so many reasons why job loss occurs in a company. Streamlining, mergers, reorganization, closures and other company cost-effectiveness measures due to global economic slowdown, political and economic situation, shrinking markets and even natural calamities.</div>
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The first thing a laid-off employee needs to do to survive this is to bring themselves out of the situation and recognize that it is really out of their control. Accepting that the situation is beyond personal reasons will keep you more objective and in control of the situation.</div>
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Actually, all these things are easier said than done so it is best to have a career transition expert at your side during this trying times. Some companies here in the Philippines hire an outplacement agency to help employees cope with Job Loss and Company Changes.</div>
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Industry pioneer like LEE HECHT HARRISON PHILIPPINES have already worked with over 100 companies and has helped over 5,000 employees successfully move on and move forward with their careers.</div>
<br /><a href="http://www.raindeocampo.com/2015/08/10/lee-hecht-harrison-philippines-career-transition-services-for-all-filipino-workers/" target="_blank"><b>MORE STORY AT: Lee Hecht Harrison Philippines | Career Transition Services for All Filipino Workers</b></a><div>
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Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-38446246674877390302014-10-17T22:23:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:00:18.451-07:00How To Boost Your Job Interview Chances <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The interview is one of the most decisive steps in the job-hunting process. If you ace the interview, your chances of getting the job undoubtedly increase. But in order to secure your shot at an interview, it’s not enough that you’ve done well in the exams and presented an impressive resume. </span><div>
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<li>You are applying for a job, not attending a party. Only socialites and celebrities can get away with being late. So, unless you are applying to be Paris Hilton’s next BFF, be on time.</li>
<li>Assuming that tardiness is okay because you got away with it in the past is dangerous. Two misconceptions come to mind with this: (a) “We’re all on Filipino time anyway.” (b) “I usually wait for half an hour before the HR sees me.” These perceptions are mostly generalizations that can cost you a successful job application if you're too stubborn to hold on to them. One, not all Filipino companies practice Filipino time, i.e, starting late. Two, not all companies make applicants wait.</li>
<li>The excuses you'll end up using are lame and will only show your weaknesses. Excuses like "I got lost," "I got stuck in traffic," and "The building elevator got stuck," among others, have been used countless times. Also, they show your lack of planning and preparedness. Avoid having to use these excuses by giving yourself, at the very least, a thirty-minute allowance. So, for example, if it takes you an hour to get from your place to the office, leave home an hour and a half before your scheduled time. The bottom line is, being late is a big no-no. You wouldn't have time to collect and compose yourself, so you may be sweaty, uncomfortable, and flushed during the test or activity. You may have to deal with irritated HR personnel who had to wait for you. Worst of all, the HR may have already crossed you off the list of candidates for being late.</li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By avoiding these job-hunting boo-boos, not only will you strengthen your chances of getting the job, you will actually see yourself improve as a person.<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">JobStreet.com is a leading online job site presently covering the employment markets in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, and Vietnam. The Group currently services over 230,000 corporate customers and over 13 million job seekers in its database.</span></i></span></div>
Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209897900104560520.post-35854187932515323472014-10-13T19:01:00.000-07:002022-04-14T07:00:37.304-07:00How To Plan Your Promotion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a conservative country like the Philippines, asking for a promotion seems to be a no-no. We tend to wait for the opportunity to come. But career growth doesn’t come to the faint-hearted. Be on top of your career by planning your promotion - NOW!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1. Ask for additional responsibility</span><br />Getting a promotion means you are ready to take on more responsibility, and by asking for additional tasks/projects, you can show you are capable of handling a bigger role. Volunteering to look over your team or be OIC while your boss is away is a perfect example of an additional task. Going the extra mile on reports and projects (like submitting them ahead of schedule) will also be good for you.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2. Excel in everything you do</span><br />Remember: the average is as close to the bottom as it is to the top. And where would you want to go? To the top, of course! Excellence is something that should come from you. Give great ideas. Execute your projects flawlessly. Come to work on time. Think of things you can do better. Your boss should notice your efforts in no time.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3. Evaluate your accomplishments</span><br />Once you think the time is right, position yourself for the promotion you know you deserve. Evaluate your accomplishments. Aside from believing that you are ready, you need to be backed up by numbers, such as Key Performance Indicators or KPIs. Your KPIs are a concrete measure of what you’ve done so far for the company, and something you can present to your boss when you lobby your case.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4. Find a good time and grab it</span><br />There is no right or wrong time to ask for a promotion. There is, however, a good time for it. If your company conducts performance reviews, use that as an opportunity to raise the topic of promotion. Request for a meeting with your manager and make it clear that you want to discuss your performance and the potential of getting promoted. By giving a heads up, your boss will have ample time to review your performance.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">5. Don’t be shy to emphasize your contributions</span><br />You have to prove that you are capable of stepping up. During your meeting, emphasize your contributions and milestones. Present your performance reviews in the last year or so, especially if they are stellar. Know the job description you are aspiring for and give concrete examples to prove that you are the best person for the job.<br /><br />Don’t be disheartened if you don’t get promoted now. Your manager might offer instead to give you more responsibilities, as promotions can take time. Your boss might need to adjust the team structure to make way for your bigger role, for one. Discuss the timeline – 3 months? 6 months? – and agree on it. Prove yourself worthy of that promotion. At the very least, be assured that your manager has a career development plan for you.<br /><br />Remember: as long as you do your job well and you continue to grow and learn new skills, a promotion shouldn’t be far from reach.<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>About JobStreet.com<br />JobStreet.com is a leading online job site presently covering the employment markets in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, and Vietnam. The Group currently services over 230,000 corporate customers and over 13 million job seekers in its database.</i></span>Rainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15507070204153864634noreply@blogger.com0