Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Thought for The Day

"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. " ~Confucius~

Humility is one of the greatest virtues one can have. When I think about those people I have met who truly inspire, I find that they are such humble people. I believe that it is actually their humility that contributes to their consistent action and excellence.

I remember speaking to a former employee who has been "pre-judged" by her new boss. This lady is a performer and in many cases is the envy of her peers and superiors. She is highly confident of her ability and she gets things done, quite often exceeding expectations. In her new organization, it seems as if people are waiting for her to fail. She came to me seeking advice, and this is what I said. Ignore it. Do your work well. And SHOW them what you are capable of achieving.