I seldom get the chance to talk to my friends and keep them up-to-date with what's going on with my life...
well, this is it. My online journal. Yah, another personal blog,just exactly what the world needs now. Let's be realistic, it's cheaper than overseas calls. Less tiring than novel-like emails.
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[Healthy Reflection] Are you leading for the right reasons?
Everyone wants praise and attention for a job well done. But for every Kobe Bryant making news for a game-winning shot, there are a million Average Joes doing great things but receiving no credit. If you're upset by the lack of attention you're getting for your leadership, perhaps its time to reevaluate why you are a leader in the first place. True leaders lead to help their team, community, or office--not for fame and attention. Sure, receiving recognition feels good, but remember that you are there to lead the group in front of you, not the ones watching behind you. Spectators will soon forget about you, but those you led will remember what you've done even after you are gone.
"The man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd." - James Crook
Agree with this 100% percent. I am not really waiting for my manager to recognize the work that I have been doing (actually, most of the time they are not even aware of what I have been doing or the work that I have been putting hahaha - in a way I like that... having to develop my own style and approach, plus I do not really work directly with him/her ;). Grouchy (my super honest friend) tells me that I am sometimes too concerned about what people think of me, that I have this habit of doing things for people (even if I am already getting burned out) because I want to please them. Hmmm... maybe she's right. Time step out of that way of thinking. :)
