The Momentum Is Building!
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Yesterday I had the privilege of spending the day with Viterbo University professors Thomas Thibodeau and Richard Kyte. Tom is the director of the Servant Leadership Masters program and Rick is the head of the Ethics Program. They shared with me the exciting and inspirational stories of companies that truly care about the individuals in their care. Together we dreamed of creating a Servant Leadership consciousness that permeates local government, education and business. Can you imagine? Every person out to serve the legitimate needs of those around them?
Thibodeau and Kyte shared with me a couple dozen stories of business leaders wanting to make a positive impact in the lives of their employees. It was truly an inspiring conversation. We are bombarded with the media telling us how bad education is, how bad health care is and how we should be angry with government. At the end of the day, most of us can only truly rely on one thing and that is how are WE doing in serving others? How are WE making a positive impact in the lives of those around us?
Recently I wrote about the power of Buckers. These are people who were given a poor parenting model by their fathers growing up. However, they made the decision to not accept this poor model and to create their own which leads to a better life. I am now asking all of you who read this to Buck the media programming that has been so draining on public morale. I know times are tough now for so many, but what can you do right now to make another’s life better? Do not accept how BAD things are—instead focus on the GOOD that is happening in the world. I want to thank Tom and Rick for recharging my batteries of hope. I was reminded that I am not alone on this journey. Others are riding the same bus!
Joe Kiedinger
ACTION PLAN: Find the good in today!
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Cindy McCabe
February 24th, 2010
at 9:55am
Thanks for the thoughtful message today. It struck a good feeling that – Yes Virginia, there are people who still care about other people!
It seems like so many people are more stressed out than ever before about their jobs, duties and trying to accomplish what seems like impossible goals. Some go into self mode – not really caring about what their actions mean to others and how what they do or don’t do affects those within the organization and ultimately the people it serves. I think much of this is brought on by companies that continue to pile more workload on fewer people. While I agree that efficiency to compete globally is essential, I also think the above principles could go a LONG way with moral and work ethic that seem to be diminishing.
I was trying to think of how I might be a bucker. While I had a “spoiled” childhood, I also had health challenges growing up that I had to overcome. Because of those struggles, I feel I am a bucker with a passion and persistence to get things accomplished. When others might give up, I seem to always try and find a way and many times that leads to a positive outcome – even in these times. You can always find a silver lining around the darkest cloud – but you have to look!
I also think that positive thoughts, actions and respect for all inspire the best in others. This is a very exciting concept and I hope it takes off like wild fire.