I mean, how do I unleash talent? And why should I? Isn't this something that one would hope people on the team would already know it themselves and we being the 'leader', just let them go muddle their way through and support by finding opportunities for them to shine?
And again today, while trying to muddle through my profile in Facebook, it asked who are people who inspire me.
And I couldn't name a personal idol.
As they say, if you don't have an inspirational idol, how can you be one for others?
But I'm starting to realise, may be it's not that I don't have an inspirational someone in mind, but it may be because I am the kind who just like to admire various qualities of a person (or in my case, many people...).
The below totally echo what I see as qualities I'd like to embrace and follow myself. If you know someone who has all these qualities, please point me to them so I can put them on my personal altar.
Excerpts from an online mag:
Here are my top ten picks of world-class inspiring people who do not get the proper recognition they deserve:
1.) People who apologize for a wrong they've committed and mean it. (I'm also inspired by people who accept the apology and also mean it.)
2.) People who recognize there's a problem but rather than complain and blame, offer solutions and are willing to carry them out. These people are great teachers.
3.) People who use every ounce of their God-given talents without bragging, and always strive to improve.
4.) I'm overwhelmingly inspired by people who aren't the "best" at what they do, but always try their best no matter the circumstance. Failure is not in their vocabulary.
5.) People who count their blessings. They enjoy what they have whether it's a little or lots, and know how to be satisfied. These people have peace of mind because they are not caught in the non-ending torture of always needing more. They enjoy all, but need nothing--there is a difference.
6.) I'm inspired by people who stop at a child's lemonade stand to buy what amounts to warm sugar water. They are the encouragers of tomorrow's entrepreneurs.
7.) People who take a leap of faith and do as their heart directs, very much inspire me. It's not easy for people to do what feels right, especially if it's something that goes against popular opinion, family members, friends, co-workers. This is undeniable courage.
8.) Good listeners who do not judge really inspire me. What an amazing gift of compassion. They are the world's hope for peace and sanity.
9.) People who stop to help change a car tire, especially if it's cold and raining. Total heroes!
10.) People with a great sense of humor. They put a smile on my face and a spring in my step. When I am with someone like that the weight of the world, at least for the moment, is off my shoulders.
There's much inspiration to be found everywhere, but especially in each other; I could go on and on with examples. Our job is to notice and apply in our own lives the inspiration fostered by this great and growing legion of "Ironmen."
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Mary M. Bauer is the author of five books, including The Truth About You: Things You Don't Know You Know (VanderWyk & Burnham, 2006) |
