Fostering Capable People

This morning, Fong Yee and I were talking about how to foster our staff to be capable people. This is what we have shared with each other....

Rather than judging people as competent or incompetent, it is best to look for each person's positive qualities. We should discover and praise their inherent strengths and abilities. Whether or not capable people are fostered comes down to the resolve and effort of the people who take responsibility for their growth.

There are always able people; the challenge lies in discovering and fostering them. The irresponsible fail to see them and the self-centered cannot raise them.

People who cease to grow can't inspire others. Leadership begins with challenging oneself.

- Daisaku Ikeda -

Daily Encouragement - Mar 26

When seen from the perspective of life's true value, whether a person is rich or poor is a marginal issue at best. The truly impoverished are those who are wealthier than others who take themselves too seriously and look down upon the less affluent. Happiness will never be a handout; it's something we create with our own hands.

- Daisaku Ikeda -

BlogThings

Saw this at Cathy's blog and wanted to try it.
This is amazingly accurate..

Here's what it says about Annie:

Your Birthdate: Month Day

You tend to be a the rock in relationships - people depend on you. Thoughtful and caring, you often put others needs first. You aren't content to help those you know... you want to give to the world. An idealist, you strive for positive change and dream about how much better things could be. Your strength: Your intuition Your weakness: You put yourself last Your power color: Rose Your power symbol: Cloud Your power month: June

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

and me:

Your Birthdate: Month Day

You tend to be understated and under appreciated. You have a hidden force to do amazing things, doing them your own way. People may see you as strange and shy, but they know little. Your unconventional ways have more power than they (and even you) know. Your strength: Standing up for what you know is true Your weakness: You tend to be picky and rigid Your power color: Silver Your power symbol: Square Your power month: April

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Vol 67 - Hope

Gratitude is an expression of spiritual depth.
People who live with a sense of appreciation are joyful and happy.

Strength, wisdom and courage

Yesterday was one of those long day at work. My meetings were back to back. I met a few of my staff for one to one review. These reviews are normally exhausting because I am dealing with people and people are not machines - they are unpredictable, they need encouragement, they need praises or discipline.

I think today is going to be another one of those days. Every morning, when faced with challenges like this, I try to say a prayer or two while driving. Today I pray for:

1. the strength to go through the day with high spirit - meaning I know it's going to be tough but I wanted to go through it with smiles and positive mindset.

2. the wisdom to say the right thing, to make the right decision

3. the courage to stand on my ground, say the correct thing, even though the right thing may not be the nicest thing.

Hope my prayers are answered.