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True Leadership
Posted by Mike Lopez in Newsletter on July 28, 2009
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Ever wondered how you can become a true leader in your field? A leader that everyone looks up to, someone that brings success to others?
It’s pretty simple really but it’s not easy. The concept of leadership is often misinterpreted by many as being the “boss” wherein the truth is that leadership is actually the opposite of bossing around other people. A true leader sets high standards for himself so that other people may follow while the boss simply sets the standards for others and doesn’t do it himself.
Let me start it with a quote by one of the most successful people in the world. Someone, whom many agree, is a very good leader indeed.
The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves. – Ray Kroc
A true leader leads by example and not by rules. A true leader inspires others by what he does and yet he never boasts or brags about it. Also, a true leader stoops down to the level of his followers and “walks in their shoes” so that he understands their needs.
A true leader stands by his word and does whatever it takes not to break it. He is also willing to sacrifice so that others will be successful. He lets his people reap the benefits first, he gratifies himself last. He never rejoices in what is wrong but does his best to do what is right even if it means putting a lot of effort into it. He never steps on other people’s toes.
A true leader never quits even if no one wishes to follow him. He has a vision, a clear vision that drives him to do what he needs to do everyday. His goal is not just for himself but for everyone around him. He thinks of himself as the servant of all and yet his followers honor and respect him.
Seldom do I find people with the qualities of a true leader. I’m very lucky to have been mentored by a few because the words of a true leader are like gold, the lessons he teaches are like never ending streams of water that refreshes you day by day.
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When is too much too much?
Posted by Mike Lopez in Newsletter on July 20, 2009
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “When is too much too much?” I did, I do and I think I still will. But when is too much too much?
I recently just watched Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. It was a nice movie and was fun to watch especially with the “ever popular” hormones going around. I say ever popular because hormones seems to be mentioned each time I read a review of the movie or the book. Oh well, the reason why I’m talking about Harry Potter is the phrase that Professor Dumbledore said.
“Once again I must ask too much of you, Harry.”
When was the last time that your mom, your dad, your brother, your sister, your wife, your husband, your kids, your boss or whoever asked too much of you? The feeling of anguish of being asked too much by someone in our life is unbearable. I mean, if it really is too much. However, we often give in revealing somehow that even if it appears to be too much, it really isn’t because if it were we wouldn’t have given in.
Do you get my point?
So when is too much too much? If you really can’t do it anymore then it’s too much or is it? A few months back, I attended an intensive team-building training where the concept of “Do whatever it takes” was planted deeply in my mind. Considering this concept, there is no such thing as too much unless you have already attained your goal.
Think of it this way, if you were a runner and your goal was too reach the finish line but you were already tired, will it be too much if you gave that extra strength just to finish the goal? I don’t think so. No matter how tired I am, no matter if I win or not, my goal is to reach the finish line – no matter what. I’ll do whatever it takes just to reach the goal even if I have to crawl all the way to the finish line. It will only be too much if I kept on running after I’ve reached my goal.
Do whatever it takes and reach for that goal. It’s never too much until you’re there.
Overcoming Monday Sickness
Posted by Mike Lopez in Anything Goes on July 20, 2009
Have you ever heard of the “disease” called Monday Sickness? Symptoms are laziness, not wanting to wake up, not capable of focusing on a task, grumpiness, playing games instead of doing work, and all other forms of unproductiveness on Mondays especially during the morning.
If you have any of these symptoms on Mondays then you’re most probably a victim of Monday Sickness. Is there a cure? For centuries, people from all over the globe tried to find a cure but they weren’t able to find any but I think I may have just come across with one. No need to take drugs whatsoever so it’s 100% safe.
And oh, it won’t cost you a penny.
Before I continue, let us first consider the known causes of Monday Sickness. Typically it’s when we enjoy our weekends too much that we begin to encounter it when we have to start our week all over again. The feeling of enjoyment, fun and relaxation on weekends often stays with us when Monday comes. An additional cause for employees is when you see your desk full stuff that needs to be done and possibly the annoying supervisor, manager or boss.
Now that we know the known causes, here’s what I do. Give it a try and it may just help you.
- Snap out of it. Weekend is over and it’s time to get back to work. No matter how much we don’t want to do it, we just have to do it. Saturday and Sunday is over and you just have to accept that.
- Break your tasks into simpler goals and reward yourself after work for each goal that you have accomplished.
- Talk with your officemates but do not talk too much. Some casual talking helps get rid of Monday Sickness because it gives you another feeling of enjoyment. Too much talking makes you unproductive but so is not talking at all.
- Listen to music. An iPod always helps.
- Enjoy your break time.
That’s basically what I do to get rid of Monday Sickness. Your overall goal is to enjoy Monday no matter how unenjoyable it is. It’s all about mind-setting, if you want to enjoy it then you will enjoy it. Start with a smile and end the day with laughter. Fact is, nobody wants to work. I don’t want to work. We all just want to have fun but that ain’t reality. What we can do however is to be as productive as we can so we can finish our work sooner and enjoy the rest of the day.
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