I got this from the office: Very succint!
1. Don't Gossip: Don't talk negatively about people behind their backs. Gossip is a NO NO.
2. Seek challenge: Try to work for someone who'll challenge your powers: You'll learn more in a year than 4 years of college.
3. Communicate: Successful bosses have good communication skills: They learn from people, including their employees.
4. Work in such a way that makes your boss look good: It's not flattery.
5. Make Friends: On downsizing, the first to go are those with few friends. Bosses prefer competent people whom they respect.
6. Dress up: Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. Let your dress reflect professionalism.
7. Exercise: Workout to get in good physical shape. Unless exceptionally skilled, the unhealthy are at a comparative disadvantage.
8. Tell the truth:Personal integrity is crucial. Tell nothing but the truth. Bosses can forgive mistakes but if you lie, you're gone.
9. Be on time: Try to arrive few minutes early. It saves you from stress. You'll be much relaxed & work better.
10. Beat Deadline: strive your best to keep a deadline: If you cannot meet it, then apologize & ask for an extension.
11. Don't take things personally: If some people are unhappy with you, it's their problem. But always strive to give your best.
12. Praise in public, punish in private:If you must correct someone, don't get personal about it. Do it never in front of others.
13. Reflect: Spend some time alone everyday: What's the mission of my life? What do I want to be? And how to go about it.
14. Exit strategy: As you move along Plan A of your career, maintain a Plan B as well — an alternative course to rely.
15. Get Passion: Always remember that the secret of success is passion. Always think big. Spread love & joy. You'll have blissful years ahead.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Anger Management
Today, my pursuit to perfection took a setback. Negative ratings went up. I remember this anecdote as I failed to control my temper and said the wrong things to my 11-year son. May the Lord forgives me.
Key Message: Make sure you control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something you will regret later!
THE STORY GOES:
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There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily, gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all.
He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.
The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence.
He said "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one."
============================End of Story========================================
Often, it won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. Tame your tongue-said James!!
Key Message: Make sure you control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something you will regret later!
THE STORY GOES:
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There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily, gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all.
He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.
The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence.
He said "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one."
============================End of Story========================================
Often, it won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. Tame your tongue-said James!!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Moving Mountains
I read in a Harvard Business Review about the fundamental principles of motivating people. It outlines the following tenets in order to create a workplace full of highly motivated people.
1. Start with the Truth
2. Appeal to Greatness
3. Make them proud
4. Stick to your values
5. Be a broken record
6. Build Trust
7. Encourage Risk
8. Care for the little guy
9. Ground without grinding
10. Leap first, ask later.
11. Set different incentive levels
12.Work quickly through pain.
1. Start with the Truth
2. Appeal to Greatness
3. Make them proud
4. Stick to your values
5. Be a broken record
6. Build Trust
7. Encourage Risk
8. Care for the little guy
9. Ground without grinding
10. Leap first, ask later.
11. Set different incentive levels
12.Work quickly through pain.
Monday, May 07, 2007
To Inspire Men
I am re-publishing here what I commented into 1 blog I fondly go to for business tips:
JFK uttered these words - “Each time someone stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope”
True enough, many a great men, ancient and modern leaders alike, of human history share this trait-to inspire men and move against insurmountable odds! From Alexander the great, to Churchill, Clausewitz to Colin Powell, most are icons in their own right. Napoleon is one classic example. Despite his physical stature, he commanded the utmost respect and deadly loyalty of his army. It is not because of any other attributes, but simply, because of his ability to inspire men and win their hearts to overcome all odds.
Closer to home, historic leaders such as Jose Rizal, inspired the multitude of revolutionaries to spark the great Phil. revolt of 1898. Such action eventually gained the Phil. independence over Spain.
On the business side, Jack Welch and Lee Iacocca, to name a few, are great examples of business giants who did extremely well in inspiring their men to innovate and push business goal to the limits. Bottomline, their can do attitudes and rock solid characters shaped their destiny and their success. Simply put, their Being preceeds their doing.
I will not end my comment without a passage or two from scripture.
And I quote “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” - Matthew 5:15.
JFK uttered these words - “Each time someone stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope”
True enough, many a great men, ancient and modern leaders alike, of human history share this trait-to inspire men and move against insurmountable odds! From Alexander the great, to Churchill, Clausewitz to Colin Powell, most are icons in their own right. Napoleon is one classic example. Despite his physical stature, he commanded the utmost respect and deadly loyalty of his army. It is not because of any other attributes, but simply, because of his ability to inspire men and win their hearts to overcome all odds.
Closer to home, historic leaders such as Jose Rizal, inspired the multitude of revolutionaries to spark the great Phil. revolt of 1898. Such action eventually gained the Phil. independence over Spain.
On the business side, Jack Welch and Lee Iacocca, to name a few, are great examples of business giants who did extremely well in inspiring their men to innovate and push business goal to the limits. Bottomline, their can do attitudes and rock solid characters shaped their destiny and their success. Simply put, their Being preceeds their doing.
I will not end my comment without a passage or two from scripture.
And I quote “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” - Matthew 5:15.
Legacy
I recall this poem while reflecting on my daily devotionals..
I expect to pass thru this world but once
Any good therefore that I can do
Or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature
Let me do it now
Let me not defer or neglect it
For I shall never pass this way again...
Talk about legacy!
I expect to pass thru this world but once
Any good therefore that I can do
Or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature
Let me do it now
Let me not defer or neglect it
For I shall never pass this way again...
Talk about legacy!
Weekend Reflection
In Exodus 20 verse 8 to 11, GOD spoke to Moses and HE said : "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
I am guilty. Because last weekend, 90% of my time was spent of doing routine errands and church obligations without due regard for my family and kids welfare.
I don't know about you. But this is an area where I struggle right now. Striking the right balance between family time, work commitments and church obligations.
Early on, I have followed a simple principle which has worked wonders. Eight hr compartments daily - 8 hr work, 8 hr play and 8 hr sleep. While coursing thru life, commitments came. Personal, business and family commitments. And as I prove success after success of everyhing I do because of the LORD, more time came for me to channel my energy elsewhere, except in things which I hold dear, such as becoming a devoted father to my children!
Question: if we strive to strike the right balance, do we ever gain depth?
We have to remember that focus brings depth. So if we lose focus on one area, because we are compelled to limit our time by doing another, how could we be ever deep in anything we do? Tough one.
Again, I don't know about you, but the way I think right now is about legacy. Something like, when I leave this earth, what is one thing that my name be remembered about?
Am i a musician? a singer? a composer? a businessman? a family man? a devoted father? a loving husband? an energizing colleague? a compassionate boss? a faithful worker? a committed employee? a passionate leader? a sportsman?
I have to choose one! And that is very very very tough! Legacies legacies..
I am guilty. Because last weekend, 90% of my time was spent of doing routine errands and church obligations without due regard for my family and kids welfare.
I don't know about you. But this is an area where I struggle right now. Striking the right balance between family time, work commitments and church obligations.
Early on, I have followed a simple principle which has worked wonders. Eight hr compartments daily - 8 hr work, 8 hr play and 8 hr sleep. While coursing thru life, commitments came. Personal, business and family commitments. And as I prove success after success of everyhing I do because of the LORD, more time came for me to channel my energy elsewhere, except in things which I hold dear, such as becoming a devoted father to my children!
Question: if we strive to strike the right balance, do we ever gain depth?
We have to remember that focus brings depth. So if we lose focus on one area, because we are compelled to limit our time by doing another, how could we be ever deep in anything we do? Tough one.
Again, I don't know about you, but the way I think right now is about legacy. Something like, when I leave this earth, what is one thing that my name be remembered about?
Am i a musician? a singer? a composer? a businessman? a family man? a devoted father? a loving husband? an energizing colleague? a compassionate boss? a faithful worker? a committed employee? a passionate leader? a sportsman?
I have to choose one! And that is very very very tough! Legacies legacies..
Friday, May 04, 2007
Selling Your Ideas: Rejection
I like what Seth Godin said on why people reject your ideas:
1. It was already done before.
2. It was never been done before.
Good way to reflect over the weekend!
1. It was already done before.
2. It was never been done before.
Good way to reflect over the weekend!
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Leadership Lessons from Jesus
I saw this lesson on leadership while browsing thru business and finance ideas. My quest now is to attempt to apply this principle:"One principle applied a day keeps mediocrity away"! Try it for yourselves! Here we go!
1. Jesus was a problem-solver
2. Jesus believed in his product
3. Jesus never misrepresented his product
4. Jesus went where the people were
5. Jesus took time to rest
6. Jesus took time to plan
7. Jesus knew he did not have to close every sale to be a success
8. Jesus had something others needed
9. Jesus was concerned about people's finances
10. Jesus was willing to go where he had never been before
11. Jesus never allowed what others said about him to change his opinion of himself
12. Jesus understood timing and preparation
13. Jesus developed a passion for his goals
14. Jesus respected authority
15. Jesus never discriminated
16. Jesus offered incentives
17. Jesus overcame the stigma of a questionable background
18. Jesus never wasted time answering critics
19. Jesus knew that there was a right time and a wrong time to approach people
20. Jesus educated those he mentored
21. Jesus refused to be discouraged when others misjudged his motives
22. Jesus refused to be bitter when others were disloyal or betrayed him
23. Jesus networked with people of all backgrounds
24. Jesus resisted temptation
25. Jesus made decisions that created a desired future instead of a desired present
26. Jesus never judged people by their outward appearance
27. Jesus recognized the law of repetition
28. Jesus was a tomorrow-thinker
29. Jesus knew that money alone could not bring contentment
30. Jesus knew the power of words and the power of silence
31. Jesus knew when you want something you have never had, you have to do something you have never done
32. Jesus permitted others to correct their mistakes
33. Jesus knew his worth
34. Jesus never tried to succeed alone
35. Jesus knew that money is anywhere you really want it to be
36. Jesus set specific goals
37. Jesus knew that every great achievement requires a willingness to begin small
38. Jesus hurt when others hurt
39. Jesus was not afraid to show his feelings
40. Jesus knew the power of habit
41. Jesus finished what he started
42. Jesus was knowledgeable of Scripture
43. Jesus never hurried
44. Jesus went where he was celebrated instead of where he was tolerated
45. Jesus constantly consulted his Heavenly Father
46. Jesus knew that prayer generates results
47. Jesus rose early
48. Jesus never felt he had to prove himself anyone
49. Jesus avoided unnecessary confrontations
50. Jesus delegated
51. Jesus carefully guarded his presonal schedule
52. Jesus asked questions to accurately determine the needs and desires of others
53. Jesus always answered truthfully
54. Jesus stayed in the center of his expertise
55. Jesus accepted the responsibility for the mistakes of those under his authority
56. Jesus pursued the mentorship of more experienced men
57. Jesus did not permit those he led to show disrespect
58. Jesus respected the Law of Sowing and Reaping
If only we apply these principles and take it to heart in our quest for excellence, I believe everyone can, and will be, blessed with reasonable wealth and good health.
1. Jesus was a problem-solver
2. Jesus believed in his product
3. Jesus never misrepresented his product
4. Jesus went where the people were
5. Jesus took time to rest
6. Jesus took time to plan
7. Jesus knew he did not have to close every sale to be a success
8. Jesus had something others needed
9. Jesus was concerned about people's finances
10. Jesus was willing to go where he had never been before
11. Jesus never allowed what others said about him to change his opinion of himself
12. Jesus understood timing and preparation
13. Jesus developed a passion for his goals
14. Jesus respected authority
15. Jesus never discriminated
16. Jesus offered incentives
17. Jesus overcame the stigma of a questionable background
18. Jesus never wasted time answering critics
19. Jesus knew that there was a right time and a wrong time to approach people
20. Jesus educated those he mentored
21. Jesus refused to be discouraged when others misjudged his motives
22. Jesus refused to be bitter when others were disloyal or betrayed him
23. Jesus networked with people of all backgrounds
24. Jesus resisted temptation
25. Jesus made decisions that created a desired future instead of a desired present
26. Jesus never judged people by their outward appearance
27. Jesus recognized the law of repetition
28. Jesus was a tomorrow-thinker
29. Jesus knew that money alone could not bring contentment
30. Jesus knew the power of words and the power of silence
31. Jesus knew when you want something you have never had, you have to do something you have never done
32. Jesus permitted others to correct their mistakes
33. Jesus knew his worth
34. Jesus never tried to succeed alone
35. Jesus knew that money is anywhere you really want it to be
36. Jesus set specific goals
37. Jesus knew that every great achievement requires a willingness to begin small
38. Jesus hurt when others hurt
39. Jesus was not afraid to show his feelings
40. Jesus knew the power of habit
41. Jesus finished what he started
42. Jesus was knowledgeable of Scripture
43. Jesus never hurried
44. Jesus went where he was celebrated instead of where he was tolerated
45. Jesus constantly consulted his Heavenly Father
46. Jesus knew that prayer generates results
47. Jesus rose early
48. Jesus never felt he had to prove himself anyone
49. Jesus avoided unnecessary confrontations
50. Jesus delegated
51. Jesus carefully guarded his presonal schedule
52. Jesus asked questions to accurately determine the needs and desires of others
53. Jesus always answered truthfully
54. Jesus stayed in the center of his expertise
55. Jesus accepted the responsibility for the mistakes of those under his authority
56. Jesus pursued the mentorship of more experienced men
57. Jesus did not permit those he led to show disrespect
58. Jesus respected the Law of Sowing and Reaping
If only we apply these principles and take it to heart in our quest for excellence, I believe everyone can, and will be, blessed with reasonable wealth and good health.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Labor Day Retreat
It's May 1. LABOR DAY. All throughout the world people are having a great time taking a break. Oxymoron? Labor day yet A public holiday.
Since time immemorial, man has been toiling in his fields. Why - consequence of Man's decision to choose his way not HIS WAYS! I am forced to quote scripture in this discussion:
17 GOD said to Adam, because you listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat of it,' "Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. 19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."
If only.... But don't be disheartened. The solution is GOD in HIMSELF. Follow Jesus and HE will lead your path straight.
Today, I just came back after a joyous retreat with leaders in our local religious affiliation. For one thing, after reflecting on all the lessons on leadership we were taught, my belief now hinges even more to follow Christ!
And I believe, the solution to end all work is to trust GOD and lean not on your own understanding!
Have a talent? Offer to GOD -and HE will bless you even more!
Since time immemorial, man has been toiling in his fields. Why - consequence of Man's decision to choose his way not HIS WAYS! I am forced to quote scripture in this discussion:
17 GOD said to Adam, because you listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat of it,' "Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. 19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."
If only.... But don't be disheartened. The solution is GOD in HIMSELF. Follow Jesus and HE will lead your path straight.
Today, I just came back after a joyous retreat with leaders in our local religious affiliation. For one thing, after reflecting on all the lessons on leadership we were taught, my belief now hinges even more to follow Christ!
And I believe, the solution to end all work is to trust GOD and lean not on your own understanding!
Have a talent? Offer to GOD -and HE will bless you even more!
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