by Chas Bonner
Just today, two articles went through our office, both on the same subject, but one which focused on business and the other on life in general. Because of the timing, and because of the importance, they are the genesis of this blog.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING FOR SOMETHING RATHER THAN SIMPLY AGAINST.
We are all aware of the ineffectiveness of Congress today. The news bombards us with examples. Sadly, most of that news is how one party or the other is against this or that, but seldom has a positive alternative. As a result, the legislative process grinds to a halt, and the country comes closer to the abyss.
What do we as individuals do (and what do you do), and what do we as a company do to foster a positive environment and maximum effectiveness? As individuals, we attempt to be listeners, and listening means opening our hearts and minds as well as our ears. It reminds us of the legendary Whooshey Bird, who, “the more he listened the less he spoke, the less he spoke the more he heard...Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird?”
As a company, we encourage all players, both insiders and outsiders, to help us. We aspire to continue learning, continue improving our skills, and continue to deliver maximum value to all who interact with us. We realize the ability to deliver is connected to the ability to hear new ideas, no matter where they might originate.
If our Congress could be FOR something rather than AGAINST, could listen rather than talk, could hear rather than turn off the hearing aid, think of how much better off our country would be.
Off the soap-box (for the time being!).
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