Some great points. A while back I read: "character is fate." I have liked that simple statement. The late Stephen R. Covey, PhD, talked about being a principled leader. In the recovery circles, there's a statement: "principles over personalities." I try my best to take that approach. Unfortunately, in the current times, employees are difficult to come by. People are often inclined to sit at home and collect a check. Another thing our government has f***ed up on. I don't understand why, if they are able bodied, we can't have them volunteer (some government place of their choice). Specifically in my department. I only have one employee and we're open seven days a week. When one suffers lack of sleep, chaos, miscommunication, and sub par pay, it's really difficult to want to stick around. Even more difficult to do good work. In the start we do, but after ten to eleven hour days. The motivation is gone, and honestly the discipline doesn't seem to do sh*t.
I love this one! Getting clear about what your values are is the first step in leaning into and living them. When you do, it feels really good - like you are aligned with yourself and following the path you need to be on, no matter where that leads.
Is there an example of values to commit to? I know some of my values in my head & heart but don’t know that I’ve communicated them as my guiding force.
I feel a little better now by reading this article. From past few years the decision I made I started to feel like I am such a difficult person to deal with or maybe be I am not made for this world or I do not belong anywhere here. My own own values and principles started to tore myself down. I know I am a compassionate person when it comes to leadership but I made some enemies that they don't stand me even in their imaginations.
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Some great points. A while back I read: "character is fate." I have liked that simple statement. The late Stephen R. Covey, PhD, talked about being a principled leader. In the recovery circles, there's a statement: "principles over personalities." I try my best to take that approach. Unfortunately, in the current times, employees are difficult to come by. People are often inclined to sit at home and collect a check. Another thing our government has f***ed up on. I don't understand why, if they are able bodied, we can't have them volunteer (some government place of their choice). Specifically in my department. I only have one employee and we're open seven days a week. When one suffers lack of sleep, chaos, miscommunication, and sub par pay, it's really difficult to want to stick around. Even more difficult to do good work. In the start we do, but after ten to eleven hour days. The motivation is gone, and honestly the discipline doesn't seem to do sh*t.
Anyways, hope y'all are having a good week.
Thanks for your time and take care.
I love this one! Getting clear about what your values are is the first step in leaning into and living them. When you do, it feels really good - like you are aligned with yourself and following the path you need to be on, no matter where that leads.
Is there an example of values to commit to? I know some of my values in my head & heart but don’t know that I’ve communicated them as my guiding force.
Here are a few organizational examples:
https://helpfulprofessor.com/value-statement-examples/
There are some thoughts in the above entry in how you might write a personal value statement as well, Kimberly.
I feel a little better now by reading this article. From past few years the decision I made I started to feel like I am such a difficult person to deal with or maybe be I am not made for this world or I do not belong anywhere here. My own own values and principles started to tore myself down. I know I am a compassionate person when it comes to leadership but I made some enemies that they don't stand me even in their imaginations.
Character is the first and foundational element of great leadership.
Was that Lee Iacocca who said that too?